How do I use the kimura grip system?

The kimura grip is one of the most versatile tools in BJJ. Once you secure the figure-four grip on your opponent wrist with both hands, you control their entire arm and can manipulate their body. From closed guard, the kimura grip can finish as a shoulder lock, be used to sweep by driving them to the side, or transition to a hip bump when they resist. From side control, the kimura grip controls the near arm, sets up the submission, and can transition to north-south or mount if they defend. From north-south, the kimura grip is a powerful finishing position. The system works in no-gi because it does not rely on any fabric grips. Advanced practitioners use the kimura trap, maintaining the grip while transitioning between positions and attacking multiple submissions. The beauty of the kimura grip is its versatility. Even if you never finish the submission itself, the control it provides creates opportunities for other attacks and transitions.