Kimura Game

Kimura hunting from butterfly, closed guard, & half guard. What happens when they stay tight, & how variations branch into positional advances & other submissions

Flow outline

  1. Kimura

    • central hub of experiment. What if could attack kimura from standing, seated, or various ground positions? is starting point for exploration. Pay attention to posture
  2. Seated Vs Butterfly Guard

    • Often What if you're seated against their butterfly guard? position sets up interesting hand-fighting scenarios to create kimura opportunities. Pay attention to posture
  3. Standing Vs Butterfly Guard

    • When it happens, What if you're standing against their butterfly guard? opens up different passing and attack angles compared to seated approach
  4. Top Half Guard

    • Usually What if you find yourself in top half guard? position offers multiple kimura variations depending on how your opponent reacts
  5. T Kimura

    • From here, what if you can secure t-kimura position? powerful control point offers multiple finishing options and transitions
  6. Cross Kimura

    • What if you can attack cross kimura from top position? variation offers different leverage points and finishing mechanics
  7. Side Kimura

    • Key detail: most of the time what if you secure kimura from side control? position offers excellent control but requires specific adjustments for finish
  8. Back Take

    • What if kimura attempt leads to a back take? transition opens up entirely different submission pathways
  9. Rnc

    • Quick note: What if you secure back and transition to a rear naked choke? is one classic finishing option from back position. Pay attention to posture
  10. Rear Triangle + Kimura

    • What if you combine a rear triangle with kimura control? hybrid attack creates multiple submission threats simultaneously. Timing over strength
  11. Triangle Or Reverse Triangle + Kimura

    • From here, what if they turn into you, creating triangle opportunities? scenario shows how kimura control can flow into leg attacks
  12. Bottom Half Guard (Knee Shield Ideally)

    • Key detail: when it happens, what if you're on bottom with knee shield? defensive position can be turned offensive with proper kimura timing and mechanics. pay attention to posture
  13. Kimura

    • If they frame, what if you secure kimura grip from bottom half? position requires specific hip movement and leverage to finish effectively
  14. Side Kimura

    • Most of the time What if you transition to side control while maintaining kimura control? position offers different finishing mechanics and pressure options
  15. Bottom Closed Guard

    • If it shows up, What if you attack kimura from closed guard? traditional position offers unique control and sweeping opportunities
  16. Closed Guard Kimura

    • Most of the time What if you secure kimura from closed guard? position offers excellent control but requires specific adjustments when opponents defend

Branch conditions