Kimura Setup Breakdown | Gracie Barra Avondale Jiu-Jitsu

At Gracie Barra Avondale, we focus on teaching clear, effective Jiu-Jitsu that students can apply immediately. In this video, our professor demonstrates a clean setup into one of the most fundamental and powerful submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the Kimura.

The Kimura is a staple technique taught in our adult classes at Gracie Barra Avondale because of its versatility and control. Whether you’re attacking from guard, side control, or transitions during a scramble, the Kimura grip opens the door to submissions, sweeps, and back takes. Learning how to properly isolate the arm, control the shoulder, and finish the submission is a key step in developing a strong Jiu-Jitsu foundation.

At Gracie Barra Avondale, we break techniques down step by step so beginners can understand the details while advanced students refine their timing and control. This type of positional learning is a core part of how we teach Jiu-Jitsu inside the academy.

If you’re in the Avondale area and want to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a structured, supportive environment, come train with us.

The technique is named after legendary Japanese judoka Masahiko Kimura, who used the gyaku ude-garami shoulder lock against Hélio Gracie in a famous 1951 match in Rio de Janeiro. The Gracie family later adopted the name “Kimura” to honor him.

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