A Secret Tool to Break Your Opponents Defensive Grip vs Your Kimura Attack @StephanKesting
A Secret Tool to Break Your Opponents Defensive Grip vs Your Kimura Attack  @StephanKesting
Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
In jiu-jitsu, you have 5 limbs (your arms, your legs, and your head) to control your opponent and get yourself out of trouble. Figuring out which limbs are free at any given moment and how to bring them into play will give you a huge advantage on the mats. If you want more on the Kimura armlock then check this out: youtube.com/watch?v=EKRH54P8v8A

And if you want to learn how to reliably and repeatedly escape from side control then check this out: youtube.com/watch?v=QgbQuTq0psI

Cheers,
Stephan Kesting
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