Atlas/Control/Kimura Trap System
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
//01—About this position

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
//02—Concept tags
CONTROLSYSTEMARM CONTROLSUBMISSION
//03—Transitions outbound

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
//04—Submissions downstream

25 finishes live
from this position.

All25submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Kimura
Controlling
Live
10/10
SUB-002
Armbar
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-003
Wakigatame
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-004
Hammerlock
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-005
Omoplata
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-006
Rear Naked Choke
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-007
Straight Armlock
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-008
Wrist Lock
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-009
Reverse Omoplata
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-010
Americana
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-011
Arm Triangle
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-012
Prone Armbar
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-013
Bicep Slicer
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-014
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-015
Reverse Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-016
Straight Wristlock
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-017
Tarikoplata
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-018
Top Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-019
Arm Crush
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-020
Baratoplata
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-021
Crucifix Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-022
Inverted Armbar
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-023
Monoplata
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-024
Triangle Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-025
North-South Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
//05—Linked positions

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Control82
Back Control
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control85
Mount
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control84
North-South
Chest over head, inverted - heavy pressure, kimura attacks
8 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control91
S-Mount
S-shaped knees - one up, one down, armbar setup
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
// Kimura Trap System · Control

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