### North South Kimura Technique The North South Kimura is a powerful submission that takes advantage of the North South position to exploit the opponent's shoulder joint. It is a combination of positional control and joint manipulation that can lead to an effective and swift submission. --- ### Position - **Position:** North South - **Top Bottom:** Top --- ### Instructions 1. **Achieve the North South Position:** - Start from a dominant top position, such as **Side Control**. - Move your body in a circular motion to transition over your opponent's head, settling your chest near their shoulders while maintaining control. - Your hips should be floating slightly above your opponent's body, allowing you maximum mobility and control. 2. **Control the Arm:** - Use your right hand to control your opponent's left wrist. - Bring your left arm over to grab their left wrist as well, using a figure-four grip (right hand grabbing your left wrist). - Ensure their arm is bent at a 90-degree angle relative to their shoulder. 3. **Secure Your Position:** - Use your legs to stabilize your position. You can tuck your feet underneath the opponent's shoulders, bracing your knees against their head to counteract any escape attempts. - Keep your head low and back straight to apply consistent forward pressure. 4. **Applying the Kimura Pressure:** - With the figure-four grip secured, begin to rotate their arm by moving your elbows. - Simultaneously, gradually lift their shoulder off the mat while pulling their wrist towards their shoulder. - Keep your grips tight throughout the motion, ensuring there's no escape for their arm. 5. **Finishing the Submission:** - Continue elevating the shoulder and applying rotational pressure to the arm until the opponent taps or you perceive danger in the joint. - Always apply pressure gradually to minimize injury risks. --- ### Tips for Success - Maintain constant, heavy top pressure throughout the technique to discourage the opponent from attempting to maneuver out. - Keep your opponent’s arm tight to your body to prevent them from straightening their arm and escaping. - Practice transitions into the North South position, as this entry can determine the effectiveness of your Kimura execution. ### Important Note Perform techniques with controlled force and caution, always allowing your training partner the opportunity to tap and withdraw from a potentially harmful situation. ---