Jiu-Jitsu Submissions | Kimura, Sweep & Choke Sequence

Closed guard is making a comeback these days, and for good reason. It offers a lot of control along with attack options in combination like the ones in this video. This sequence is sure to elicit some responses that will lead to advancing your position, if not catching a submission.
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[@joshuaquesada5455]

My gym is consist of modern guard players. I'm one of the guys who play closed guard in my gym. This sequence really made them thinking about doing closed guard as well. I love kimuras and guillotines and they compliment each other. Keep up the channel! Gonna check out your patreon next.

[@mpageflint]

I'm not sure what it is, but I love this guy's teaching Style.

[@SuperBsk2010]

Marvin Hunter Gaaaaaaaaay!

[@SuperBsk2010]

Only kidding bro, his videos are pretty awesome :)

[@jaroschj]

It's because he's concise and to the point.

[@heidecallentine7015]

It’s because Eli is friggin awesome. Learning from him in person is even better

[@neil65394]

I really love your teaching style ,you are not only teaching technique, you also teach situations, this is really helpful for beginners! Tks

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you. I really try to do that.

[@njosborne5540]

Your videos are a gift. Thank you for all this.

[@hilly2387]

Oh my gosh! Straight and to the point. So many combinations for the kimora!! I love the choke submission too! This made me subscribe! Ty so much!😀Oss!!

[@amyarredondo9623]

Love this sequence, thanks for sharing.

[@srali7609]

you are so easy to follow and understand god bless

[@cameronbuckner254]

I've always preferred closed guard, even as a know nothing whitebelt, it just feels secure. I know that it probably seems pedestrian to guys who prefer spider guard or open or butterfly guard, but it just always felt the best for me, whether it be competition (which I don't really care too much about) or especially self defense (which I care greatly about). Great series on the kimura Mr. Knight! Great video with great instruction as always!

[@Micha-kv5dl]

Close guard is really great when there is punching

[@exodusxp8094]

Man its always taught hip bump then kimura.. never kimura then hip bump so simple but cool. i often secure the kimura grip but somtimes cant finish so i will go for the sweep from now on thanks

[@zivot92]

Aaaa love your way of thinking.. series of attacks aaaa.. thank you so much

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thanks 🙏

[@imhere3510]

your way to make videos is simple and useful that's why i'm a big follower to this channel

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you so much!

[@temosolorzano]

The secuences are great I have use them and helped my progress. Thank you.

[@densetsudrawings6272]

his explenations are flawless very clear and cover many scenarios best of the best

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I really appreciate that!

[@mrrob5851]

Love the Kimura. Like number one arm Submission. This just improves that part of my game thanks so much sensei Knight. Your the best.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I feel the same about Kimura!

[@mrrob5851]

In training some of my partners will get full mount then relax. When they do I get the Kimura. Then shoulder bridge. And before their shoulder hits the mat. They are Tapping.

[@EdwardElric00]

Awesome as ever. Great detail.

[@shaneroberts2492]

That mounted step over finish is beautiful!!!

[@paulphillips7824]

This is gold thank you!!!

[@HappyFamilyMan2010]

Good stuff, thank you Knight Jiu-Jitsu!

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you for watching it!

[@wilkinsonisgod]

Mahalo for always adding dope and informative video, Eli Knight! I’m a little injured right now so I can’t train, but your videos keep me informed and enthused. I’m always learning with you! A big mahalo to you🤙🏽☺️

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

So happy to hear it. Sorry to hear you’re injured though, and I hope you recover quickly. 🙌

[@wilkinsonisgod]

Shoots! I don’t stay down for long. I’ll be back on the mat soon. Mahalo for the well wishes and please continue with your videos!

[@manzelleregala7496]

I love this technique very effective. I will try this to sparring as well

[@JCBPARISPARIS]

Tee shirt + rash guard + GI = Knight jiu jitsu

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I am literally also wearing spats and shorts in this video, too...I have issues

[@gonzalopimentel6434]

Beautiful Sequence It would be my sequence now for starting

[@david_castillo]

Great video, thanks a lot

[@chadmichaels1896]

Thank you Professor Eli!!! I just started drilling this today. That mounted step over just makes it brutal such a powerful kimura!!! I missed it one time and transitioned into a armbar coul have easily went to oma plata right after such a awesome sequence thank you!!!!

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I’m happy to hear it was useful!

[@sharpjoe6199]

great video, keep up the good work !

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you 🙏

[@jrocha4167]

I’ve noticed that when u go for a kimura from guard, that when u sit up to weave the arm thru to go high up by the bicep or shoulder even if u have the length. Cuz a solid defense for a low on the arm attempt is to take your free arm and push down on the persons top arm that’s trying to weave thru. U can easily frame in them and pull the arm out. So go high up when attempting the kimura

[@Mouzren]

Hello Really, I learn a lot from you. Thank you very much.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I’m very glad. Thank you!

[@karls738]

i am going to try in training, thx.

[@piggybank9899]

Great vid eli love the vids

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you!!

[@Thefoxtail1]

Great vid sensei knight

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you!

[@AK-VII]

Thank you.

[@dougspinestraw]

Awesome video I sweep with the kimura once they pass the side I didn't think you could do it that way cant wait until class tomorrow to try it

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Awesome! Let me know how it works out for you.

[@JaponesGAMES]

Nice !

[@jiujitsudianopolis5]

this is really cool brother. You just won a new fam in brasil

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Obrigado!!! That means a lot to me.

[@mrsteam5515]

awesome

[@tristanclaxton9329]

Couple of things I love working against bigger opponents with my card

[@nicolashristov6956]

Thank you brother, great for a white belt on the move 8))

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Glad to hear it’s helpful!

[@eduardolazzaretti2092]

Loved

[@FR-ty5vn]

Love that roll to the Kimura finish...! Two questions: 1) there is some debate over whether to keep your thumb on the bottom or bring it up top with the rest of your fingers for the Kimura (your thoughts 💭 - matter of preference)? 2) that Guillotine looks like an air choke; you prefer that over a blood choke in that position?

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you! 1. The angle and direction that the lock hits, along with the angle you were able to establish in relation to the person prior to the lock, determine whether the thumbful or thumbless grip is most appropriate. It can vary a lot in Kimura. 2. I always prefer blood strangles to air chokes, but sometimes the position just isn’t conducive to it.

[@FR-ty5vn]

Knight Jiu-Jitsu thanks 🙏 for the reply, Eli, always great videos with clear explanations...

[@camodigital2]

JESUS useful very powerful technique

[@davidcordova1773]

beautiful!! 😍 can u do a video of how to counter the kimura defense from close guard ( when the opponent grabs his inside leg/pants )?

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

That’s a good idea. There are lots of opportunities even when the opponent defends so it might make a good video!

[@dilloncurtis675]

Hey Eli. Ive been watching your videos for a while and have considered getting a grappling dummy to try and practice a variation of moves. Any thoughts on if you recomend the grappling dummy? Ive heard both positive and negative.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I like just a regular throwing bag without arms and legs for a lot of drills. The next dummy I’m going to get will probably be the BJJ9000 as it looks like a really good design. But I haven’t tried it yet.

[@BecozPro]

Great video! I have two questions, both regarding the last technique. 1) What are you using to scoot back? Are you lifting your weight up with your hand and pushing back with your legs or is it something else? 2) How easy is it to get the timing on the scoot back? Is your window to get it quite big or not so much?

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thanks and good question! The scoot is best done, in my opinion, by putting the weight of my arm (tricep area) on the opponent’s back allowing me to scoot and shrimp to the side I need and to expose the space around his neck I need for the choke.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thanks for expanding on that! Much appreciated.

[@zivot92]

Hy Eli... hope you can help me even more then you are helping us all with your amazing work on yt. I recently lost from 102kg to 88 (90) kg 185cm.. before i had love handles and now just abs and looks rly nice.. eh but problem is that i feel like i gas out to fast.. do one class and i am done till sparing come i am dead as fuck.. just tapped out on 2nd round from being in side control.. and i didn't use strenght at all and usually i could sleep in that position for days -.- any advice? Do i need to put some weight back or any trick that i can keep this fency beach look and get some practical cardio back -.- I mean i could hold up till end of the round without being submited but didn't wanted to force much since recently i had shoulder injury nothing major but the strenght isn't right there yet. Also eating 1 time a day for 4 5 days the new way of eating.. hope you can give some tips on it or opinions ♤♡

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Well, that all depends on a number of factors: your age, the speed at which you lost the weight, your metabolic rate, caloric breakdown of the meal you eat. If the numbers all look right on paper with your approach to diet and your conditioning routine outside of training is solid, then I would suggest getting your hormone levels checked because sometimes a transformation like that, especially when you are losing energy, could lead to negative impacts on your test levels or thyroid function. Find you an endocrinologist if you can and get checked out. I’m no expert at all in this area.

[@delioalvesfernandesjuniora3480]

oss

[@adilbekramadan2038]

👍🖒🖒👍nice

[@mrrob5851]

Eli-san. What or how did you in last deal mentally when you hit a plateau. Or you didn’t seem to improve. Sorry to ask a general question and something a specific move or technique. I got my plateau today. Everything was wrong. Everything I did today didn’t work. Even with the smaller guys that normally I dominate. Do you think it’s just an off day. I have t had one yet. I’m the 1 year 2 mo that I have been training. Usually it’s 50/50. It today it was 100% bad. I have a tournament ina month. And today gave me doubts about it. Thanks for any ideas.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I totally understand that feeling. I’ve had it a lot over the years for sure. The main thing is keep training. Find something different to focus on in your game or outside of your normal focus. Hit a seminar or two. Run different drills or focus your rolling on more specific aspects or positions. Basically just switch your focus up and make it entertaining so you aren’t as focused on the problem areas. That would be my suggestion.

[@mrrob5851]

Knight Jiu-Jitsu thanks. That helps a lot. There aren’t really any seminars where I live in japan. That’s where your videos suffice for that loss of extra training to attend. Thanks so much.

[@thiagohenrique2176]

Oss!

[@tristanclaxton9329]

This also might be a weird question but what kind of underwear is best for flexibility

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Haha! That is kind of a weird question, but you should check out NorthSouth Jiu-Jitsu apparel. They specialize in that and make awesome compression shorts.

[@Kingaroundtheworld]

Eli where do you regularly teach?

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I regularly teach at Three Rivers Academy in Paducah, KY 👍

[@Kingaroundtheworld]

Knight Jiu-Jitsu thanks brother!

[@pedroleonardo3047]

Oss

[@johnrondeau1180]

Where are you from?

[@Micha-kv5dl]

Hi Eli. I'm wondering if the half guard pass where you push on the guy's thigh and get your leg out of the half guard is legitimate. I made this picture to explain what I mean. imgur.com/a/4maLb11 If it is legit, can you do a video on it?

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

That’s a great idea for one 👍

[@Micha-kv5dl]

But is it legit?? :D the pass i mean.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Oh for sure. It isn't without its problems, and you have to be careful not to expose the arm for attack or off-balance yourself. But it works and I use it sometimes. Depends on the situation.

[@Micha-kv5dl]

Nice, thanks!