CLASS: Kimura from Closed Guard to Backtake, Choibar, or Triangle (21-Jun-24)
Class Instructions
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11m
When the opponent grabs his belt to defend your Kimura from closed guard, place your foot on his hip to escape your far leg. Use your far leg to transition to a switch backtake, an armbar (aka choibar), or a triangle.
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