Control position·Kimura — the defining submission, already in the grip; Armbar — extending the trapped arm while maintaining control; Back take to RNC — using the kimura grip to rotate the opponent and take the back
Kimura Trap
Kimura System
Arm Isolation Trap
Kimura Trap System
Kimura grip for control - sweeps, back takes, submissions
Dominance
75
vs 25
Control depth
Head neck
Controlling
Transitions
12
outbound
Submissions
25
downstream
What it is
Control system where you trap their arm with a kimura grip but use it for control instead of just finishing the submission. The grip locks their arm in place, creating sweep opportunities, back takes, and other submissions. This system treats the kimura as a control position rather than just a finish.
What you do
The step-by-step execution guide lives in the app — 6-step breakdown, biomechanics, and situational tips.
Open1position detailin the App Store↗Dominance — Controlling perspective
75 vs 25
Disadvantaged↓ 50Dominant
Control depth · Head neck — Kimura locked, control movement - sweep, take back, hunt submissions
Dominance — Escaping perspective
25 vs 75
Disadvantaged↓ -50Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Fight kimura grip, keep arm close, defend sweeps, free arm
CONTROLSYSTEMARM CONTROLSUBMISSION
12 ways out.
All12transitionsin the App Store↗Kimura Trap System →
Seatbelt Back Take
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Kimura Trap System →
Side Control to Mount
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Kimura Trap System →
Side Control to North-South
Chest over head, inverted - heavy pressure, kimura attacks
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Kimura Trap System →
Mounted Armbar Setup
S-shaped knees - one up, one down, armbar setup
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Kimura Trap System →
Kimura Trap System to Side Control
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Kimura Trap System →
Kimura Trap System to Knee on Belly
Knee on belly - mobile pressure, transition hub
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Kimura Trap System →
Kimura Trap System to Technical Mount
Asymmetric mount - strong base, arm access
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Kimura Trap System →
Kimura Trap System to Head-and-Arm Control
Arm trapped to neck - sets up arm triangle and darce
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Kimura Trap System →
Limp Arm Escape
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Kimura Trap System →
Kimura Trap System to Defensive Shell
Tight protective posture - arms guard neck, wait for escape
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Kimura Trap System →
Kimura Trap System to Knee Shield
Top leg frames torso - distance control
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Kimura Trap System →
Kimura Trap System to Quarter Guard
One leg recovered guard position
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
25 finishes live
from this position.
All25submissionsin the App Store↗SUB-001
Kimura
Controlling
Live10/10
SUB-002
Armbar
Controlling
Watch7/10
SUB-003
Wakigatame
Controlling
Watch7/10
SUB-004
Hammerlock
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-005
Omoplata
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-006
Rear Naked Choke
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-007
Straight Armlock
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-008
Wrist Lock
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-009
Reverse Omoplata
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-010
Americana
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-011
Arm Triangle
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-012
Prone Armbar
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-013
Bicep Slicer
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-014
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-015
Reverse Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-016
Straight Wristlock
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-017
Tarikoplata
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-018
Top Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-019
Arm Crush
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-020
Baratoplata
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-021
Crucifix Choke
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-022
Inverted Armbar
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-023
Monoplata
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-024
Triangle Choke
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-025
North-South Choke
Controlling
Long3/10
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