Reverse Kimura Sweeps - Kimura Trap .com

kimuratrap.com - The Reverse Kimura is a weird grip from the closed guard that while difficult to finish as a submission, it is very easy to sweep from. In this video, I show you how we can use it to execute all of our basic guard sweeps, such as the Flower Sweep, Elevator Sweep, Scissor Sweep, and an arm drag. Plus, with some of them you can finish the reverse Kimura after the sweep.
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[@auld_boy]

This also works well in half guard. You can almost literally roll to the side of the reverse kimura trap to sweep its crazy!

[@mrorbit2u]

I usually play half guard but having a hard time understanding what you mean. It sounds like something I could do. Do you mind explaining it a little more please. When you say roll to the side of the RK, do you mean the far or near arm?

[@jamiehorsmanbjj7455]

It sounds like he’s on about some sort of John Wayne sweep, KZbin “John Wayne sweep “ mate 🤙

[@masonmiller9165]

Beautiful video.. I will be trying these, thank you.

[@errcoche]

The one extra option with that grip is that you can reach through with the right arm to the wrist for a one handed kimura and then grab the elbow with the left hand and crank so much that they guy will dive his shoulder to the mat. Love that grip but I have neglected it lately.

[@channel19549]

I have been having a lot success with the flower sweep, sometimes it slips out due to sweat, but I pull it off 8 out of 10 times i go for it. Thanks for an excellent video!

[@reptilefrenzyllc3721]

I just started playing around with this. Great info!

[@wishanaigawood]

thought you were going for baratoplata at first. cool sweep.

[@amnfox]

Been doing BJJ on and off for years now. My game has always had used the kimura... just found you.

[@FR-ty5vn]

Very nice 👍🏼 reverse K sweeps!

[@alexandreaffoque1182]

Thank you for showing this technique. Excellent. Will try to bring it to my game.

[@8sourceenergy895]

Finally, I've found more awesome info./techniques from you! Yessss! For your knowledge is AWESOME. Thanks for the upload. :)

[@DavidAvellan]

My pleasure

[@guam58]

With the flower sweep you can finish it with the mounted baratoplata, which is a nasty sub.

[@ronetqsm]

hey man, thanks for posting these great videos! quality content, great details.

[@DavidAvellan]

You are welcome :)

[@JoeRocco6673]

Coach David, huge Kimura fan and fan of your podcast with Coach Robert. By chance, do you have a KZbin video on Deep Half Counter using Kimura? & X-Guard Counter using Kimura?

[@DavidAvellan]

Don't think I have on KZbin, but on my Kimura Trap System course I cover against deep half Kimuratrap.com

[@jitsulee652]

holy shit i love kimuras.... this is going to be my go to attack from guard now.

[@DavidAvellan]

It is a great gateway attack for sure. I use it all the time :)

[@jitsulee652]

Thanks for the reply David. Can you suggest any matches of yours or others using this grip from guard to attack? will be of great help.

[@DavidAvellan]

Don't have any of the top of my head, but if I spot one I will let you know.

[@ThePrettyUglys]

great clear instructions! thanks!

[@DavidAvellan]

My pleasure

[@dadof.2735]

This is gold for free! thanks

[@DavidAvellan]

My pleasure. If you like this make sure to check out kimuratrap.com - there is 5.5 hours of kimura :)

[@timgohn1849]

This is great, thank you so much!

[@bigLOSdog]

Nicely Done

[@Iron_DD]

Sometimes the easiest option is just staring at you, right in the face. Great video 👍🏻

[@errcoche]

Agreed. I have used that grip a lot from seated guard to spin under and roll guys or force their shoulder to the mat and come up to turtle top but never considered using it from full guard. We were doing the flower sweep last week in fundamentals class and I have an elevator sweep that I hit as part of an underhook attack series where the primary attack is a reverse ( or cutting ) arm bar. Typically, guys who know my game drive the shoulder to the mat to defend the arm bar and give up the sweep. Having these options off the different control, especially one I know and like, will be great.

[@thesteelmanofindia]

Super

[@johanprieto9357]

awesome video!

[@DavidAvellan]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tokinabo]

cool!

[@travisanderson8458]

Make sure you got no space between their elbow and your rear arm coming through. Keep em nice and tight especially as you secure the grip. The submission looks unco but it does catch people out that don't respect it.

[@Pittrok]

I get a lot of bigger guys posture up real hard and break through the reverse kimura grip. How do you deal with keeping their posture broken down? Is it more an issue of timing or maybe I’m holding the position too long...

[@DavidAvellan]

You have to control their posture and prevent them from sitting up in the first place. The main thing is to keep pressure on the back of their shoulder. All Kimuras from bottom require this.For the reverse Kimura, the best way to achieve this is to keep them close and turn to your side (facing them). You can see it when I demonstrate the technique, albeit briefly. But if you plan on sitting here, you need to be able to generate pressure behind their shoulder. I cover this in great detail on the Kimura Trap System online course: kimuratrap.com

[@zachooper3153]

Spencer gotta relax

[@Nenad-ICXC-Shuput-GFAMMA]

Very weak grip, easy to just pull up posture and straighten that arm and elbow and you have nothing

[@DavidAvellan]

This is true when you don't understand how to use it. The key is to apply pressure behind their shoulder, which prevents them from posturing