Kimura Lock (Submission) | BJJ Heroes

Kimura Arm Break •••••••••••••••••••••••••• The kimura or the double wrist lock is one of the most powerful submissions in grappling. The joint lock became famous when Masahiko Kimura used it to defeat Helio Gracie in a grappling match. Most joint locks compromise ligaments that connect joints. What is typically injured from a kimura? The kimura is a joint lock that primarily attacks the shoulder (glenohumeral joint) by forcing excessive shoulder internal rotation. While the joint capsule, labru