9/8/08

Countering Kimura defenses from the guard



This video incorporates several different elements along the same theme. There is a short, undetailed explanation of how to secure and finish a bent arm lock (Ude Garami), or Kimura technique, from the guard.

There is a more detailed demonstration of how to counter two common defenses to the Kimura.

One of the counter-attacks demonstrates how to complete the submission from the guard. The other demonstrates how to incorporate a hip-heist reversal to obtain mount.

Following this counter, there is a quick demonstration of a transition to complete the submission with a Kimura from side control. There is no explanation of this submission technique in this video, however, it is shown in more detail in another video, Bent Arm Lock (Ude Garami) - Kimura technique from side control.

4 comments:

Brent said...

on tuesday can we take a few minutes and go over that ankle hook defense counter? i've actually never practiced that technique.

a brief note here Conan: i want to mention my appreciation for your teaching philosophy of doing things in clusters: we're now spending lots of time on the kimura. a couple months ago we spent several weeks on 1/2 guard, before that we spent a lot of time on chokes, the armbar variations before that, and so forth . . .
the idea of spending hours and hours on the variations and technicalities of various moves helps us to understand them as a concept that can be performed in many places and in many variations. in the end, i think there is an accelerated improvement of technique mastery.
i want to mention my appreciation for such--i love training at SRSK/The Jiu-Jitsu Fighter dojo!

jerad said...

I like the videos. They are well done, and go in a sequence that makes sense. One thing to consider, however, is that the Dojo is very prone to echos, being a large open space. An external mic might be a remedy to this. There might also be settings in the software you use to edit, that you might use to minimize the echos and make you more understandable. I really like the intro, the editing is great, but it might be a little long if you are planning to put up many videos. Overall I think the videos are a great way to promote the Dojo and can be a learning tool for when I can't make it to class.

Conan said...

I'm glad they're being well received. Thank you for the honest critique. These are points I considered as well in deciding what footage to use. I'll take your advise to heart for the production of future videos.

khaddix said...

You are getting better and better with your videos. I hope the school doesn't lose you to some Hollywood film company. I can see you editing the next Rambo film.