You’re not alone—and in this video, BJJ black belt and UFC veteran Matt Arroyo breaks down exactly how to finish the kimura lock with precision, control, and confidence—every single time.

Sep 19, 2025 · The kimura is an excellent defensive submission that can be secured just as easily from the bottom as from the top. Make sure you're on the lookout for submission attempts …

Jun 6, 2024 · In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), the kimura (also known as the double wristlock) is a submission technique that involves controlling an opponent’s arm by gripping the wrist and …

Masahiko Kimura (木村 政彦, Kimura Masahiko; 10 September 1917 – 18 April 1993) was a Japanese judoka and professional wrestler. He won the All-Japan Judo Championships three …

Feb 12, 2024 · The kimura is a double joint arm lock technique that’s used in martial arts to force a submission. The kimura lock isolates the elbow and shoulder joints, allowing you to crank …

May 28, 2025 · In the UFC, there have been 40 wins by Kimura, making it the 6th most common BJJ submission in the sport. In this article, I’ll share my favorite method for setting up — and …

Bernardo Faria has now taken on the mission to share some of the lessons, techniques, experiences and more that he has learned along in his 16 years and counting as a BJJ …

1 day ago · Kimura was the replacement rider for Ambaya in the 1 ¼-mile race, which was his second win of the day

In Brazilian jiu-jitsu the submission bears the name of “Kimura” after the famous athlete Masahiko Kimura who defeated Helio Gracie with this joint-lock in a legendary match for combat sports, …

The Kimura is a shoulder lock submission that can be performed from various positions in BJJ, including the guard, side control, and even standing. It is a highly effective submission that …