Category Archives: grappling

Kimura.  We call it the reverse key lock.  It’s named after Masahiko Kimura, who defeated Helio Grace (of Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fame) during a match in 1953. Don’t worry, I didn’t know that either, I looked it up and … Continue reading →

Half guard.  Not surprisingly, it feels about half as secure as full guard.  So what should you do if you find yourself on the bottom, holding on to one leg?  Get out to a better position! Pull guard.  Slip around … Continue reading →

Half guard.  Not surprisingly, it feels about half as secure as full guard.  So what should you do if you find yourself on the bottom, holding on to one leg?  Get out to a better position! Pull guard.  Slip around … Continue reading →

Half guard.  Not surprisingly, it feels about half as secure as full guard.  So what should you do if you find yourself on the bottom, holding on to one leg?  Get out to a better position! Pull guard.  Slip around … Continue reading →

A blood choke shuts off the supply of blood to the brain.  An air choke shuts off the supply of air to the lungs.  A neck crank twists the spine out of alignment. Funny thing about an air choke is … Continue reading →