Half Guard Kimura Attack System

using kimura attacks from bottom half guard when opponents defend leg locks

Flow outline

1. Half Guard Leg Attacks

   • Initial leg entanglement threats from half guard to draw arm extensions.
   • Butterfly hook elevation creates upper body space
   • Secondary leg drapes over opponent's back

2. Kimura Grip Setup

   • Catching extended arm with figure-four grip configuration.
   • Wrist control with opposite hand
   • Figure-four lock around elbow joint

3. Hand Behind Back

   • Ideal kimura finish position forcing forward roll.
   • Shoulder rotation isolates arm behind back
   • Chest pressure maintains control during rotation

4. Shoulder Roll Transition

   • Rolling opponent over shoulder when hand extraction fails.
   • Butterfly hook drives upward momentum
   • Head tucks under opponent's armpit

5. Ground Hook Variation

   • Butterfly hook planted for drive leg stability.
   • Foot posts on mat for base
   • Hip elevation maintained through leg drive

6. Opponent Sits Back

   • Defensive posture creating space for inversion.
   • Heels dig into mat for base
   • Hip angle creates head space

7. Inverted Armbar Entry

   • Head inversion under arm creates armlock opportunities.
   • Head slides under trapped armpit
   • Hips elevate to control arm angle

8. Wrestle Up Transition

   • Standing up when kimura defense creates space.
   • Underhook secures upper body control
   • Hip heist creates standing base

9. Kimura Prevention Head

   • Head positioning to defend against kimura attacks.
   • Head stays on same side as arm
   • Shoulder pressure blocks grip entry

10. Palm Up Defense

    • Hand orientation preventing kimura grip establishment.
    • Palm faces ceiling during reaching
    • Wrist rotation eliminates grip angle

Branch conditions

• when opponent extends arm defending leg attacks
• if shoulder rotation allows hand behind back
• when opponent resists hand extraction forcefully
• if butterfly hook plants for driving leverage
• when opponent sits back on heels defensively
• as hip angle creates space for head inversion
• if opponent postures out of kimura grip
• when standing base allows leg re-entanglement
• if armlock fails and leg position remains
• after successful submission or position reset