kimura

See also: Kimura

English

Etymology

Named after Masahiko Kimura, who used it to defeat Hélio Gracie in a famous fight in 1951.

Noun

kimura (plural kimuras)

  1. (combat sports) An armlock where the implementer isolates the opponent's arm and torques the shoulder in order to cause pain or injury.

Synonyms
  • reverse keylock

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