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Americana / kimura defence
2 videos for this move
1
Gracie Westchase
2:36 · Gracie Westchase
2
Matt Arroyo
0:59 · Matt Arroyo Jiu Jitsu
Small channel; check quality.
Americana
/ kimura defence
Defence
Fundamental
Gi and no-gi
Where this leads
Stay in Side control, bottom
Hold it, then pick your next move.
What this stops
Americana
Side control, top · 3 videos
Kimura
Side control, top · 3 videos
Key
details
1
Elbows tight to your body
Keep your arms close to your sides.
2
Grab your own collar or hand
Lock your arms together so they can't isolate one.
3
Turn into them
Face them so your arm can't be bent back.
4
Bridge to break the grip
Use your hips to move them off balance.
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