Half Guard Sweep Kimura Roll

There are times when you can not get the underhook. In those instances it is very important that you have other options to threaten your opponent. In this video I show a great sweep/reversal (depending on if you use your legs to elevate them) that starts from the Half Guard position with a Kimura grip.
Obviously if I have the choice I would prefer the underhook, with that being said threatening your opponent with a submission can be a great way to transition from bottom to top.
When entering for the Kimura grip I suggest framing on the bicep and the face (reference video) to insure that you dont get crushed. One of the big problems that people face with obtaining the Kimura grip is the spacing to actually set up the grip. I highly recommend stretching your back to get your hand to your opponents wrist as opposed to trying to move your opponents arm. This little detail can be the difference between success and failure, especially for the smaller grappler.
Once you have that hand on the wrist I like to straighten my top arm to get the second hand around the elbow. This is a little different than the way most people do it and I suggest really focusing on the video to see how my entry differs from other peoples.
Once you have control of that grip you can bail on Half Guard. This is the most difficult part of the move as it takes a lot of faith in your technique to abandon a neutral position. But it is very important that your legs are not tied up in your opponents because it will prevent you from burying your head under your opponent.
The NUMBER 1 reason that people fail at this sweep is because they do not bury their head underneath their opponent. Please reference the video to see how deep I go under my opponent before going to my back.
Once you are flat on your back it is important to push with that elbow on your opponents hip. This not only gives you the ability to push your opponent over (adds power, but is not the main powering force) it removes the danger of your opponent transitioning into an armbar.
Lastly, never let go of the Kimura grip.

[@TechNACITYbjj]

what I find most fascinating is that every time I watch one of your videos you explain a couple of details I missed (and I am a brown belt!). Even more fascinating is that you have about a million videos! very solid instruction

[@fmichaelmilano]

Just got caught in that far side arm bar after I went for a Kimura and my sparring partner passed my half guard. I was looking for a good defense to prevent it from happening again; this was perfect! Thanks for the great video!

[@casebfoot164]

man you have great videos, thank you for the posts. You could be the best at breaking techniques down that I've seen on youtube. Great technical details I look forward to each video

[@bornfedslaughter]

So sick! I love it and needed it!

[@JeffJitsu]

Great teaching style, thanks for the deets!

[@scottsteinberg4993]

Great instruction and deets!

[@blue67strm]

I can use this! Thank you for posting this video.

[@PandarenMaster]

been doing this since i watched this video before it really works. I pulled it off few times on my intructor now i came back to see if i missed something. and i did miss some details glad it is still here.

[@GGBJJ]

I'm glad that it's helping!!

[@ironwill4706]

Nice!

[@iiiAmVth]

a loss should never be embarrassing

[@boyo1991]

I love this idea.. I just worry abt going into that north south, couldn't uke technically just lay his weight on him to keep the sweep away?

[@ZWATER1]

Ty

[@GGBJJ]

They may be able to really belly flop on you. If there is no space then you can do the next move in this series where you roll up onto the back. The two moves play very well of eachother. The other technique is uploaded to my channel as well.

[@jenjiujitsu]

which video is it?

[@loscarleal]

what happen when the person on top posture up ? I've tried many times and the opponent (on the top) rise up keeping his arm against his chest . When I start to roll/reverse him with the kimura grip, he posture and i lost everything because he start a kind of counter that I cannot follow.. Do you know what I mean ?

[@GGBJJ]

I know exactly what you mean. If they posture up then you leg to with the arm that's grabbing your own wrist and spin back into guard. Remember we were starting from a negative position. You only go for the kimura grip when you missed the underhook in half guard. So this will be a step in the right direction. If you're good at shooting your hips up for triangles you may have that opportunity here.

[@loscarleal]

thank you very much for your advice

[@PTS.MT.Goalie.BJJ.Andrew]

Can u do this directly from side control? I hear its called hotdog sweep.

[@GGBJJ]

JiuJitsu9 You can! Just make sure you bury your head under your opponent/partner.

[@chuey1988]

Does this work with no gi?

[@GGBJJ]

Yes it does. This is a great option in no gi!

[@EyeDriveATruck]

Can you show the embarassing armbar?

[@ati1903]

I hate half guard more than full mount lol