The kimura is more than a shoulder lock — it’s a control system. In The Hip Kimura, Mike Gardner breaks down how to use hip positioning, angle control, and body mechanics to turn the kimura into a dominant attacking platform from multiple positions Instead of relying on arm strength, you’ll learn how to connect your hips, core, and structure to generate tight, inescapable control This approach doesn’t just improve your finishing rate — it opens sweeps, back takes, transitions, and positional dominance. The “Hip Kimura” concept transforms a common submission into a complete system that works in gi, no-gi, and MMA. Check Out a Free Sample: What Will You Learn? The kimura is more than a shoulder lock — it’s a control system. In The Hip Kimura, Mike Gardner breaks down how to use hip positioning, angle control, and body mechanics to turn the kimura into a dominant attacking platform from multiple positions. Instead of relying on arm strength, you’ll learn how to connect your hips, core, and structure to generate tight, inescapable control. This approach doesn’t just improve your finishing rate — it opens sweeps, back takes, transitions, and positional dominance. The “Hip Kimura” concept transforms a common submission into a complete system that works in gi, no-gi, and MMA. What You’ll Learn The core mechanics behind hip-driven kimura control How to secure the grip without exposing yourself to counters Using hip angle to break posture and eliminate defensive frames Kimura entries from guard, half guard, and top positions Sweep sequences built around kimura control Back takes and transitions when opponents defend High-percentage finishing details that prevent escapes Defensive awareness and troubleshooting common mistakes Positions Covered Closed Guard Half Guard (Top & Bottom) Side Control North-South Transitional Scramble Situations Why This System Works Leverages body mechanics instead of arm strength Creates control before chasing the finish Forces predictable defensive reactions High-percentage across multiple rule sets Connects seamlessly into sweeps and positional advancement This is not a single submission tutorial. It’s a structured system that allows you to attack while maintaining control at every stage. Who This Is For Grapplers who want a reliable upper-body submission system Competitors looking to increase finish rates No-gi and MMA athletes seeking strong control mechanics Practitioners who struggle to finish traditional kimuras Coaches building a systematic submission curriculum What Exactly Do You Get? Part 1 Introduction Kimura Mechanics Kimura T-Position Reverse Kimura and Choi Bar Entry #1: Shoulder Sandwich Entry #2: Pass Behind Entry #3: Bottom Half Hip Bump Entry #4: Bottom Half Knee Slide Joe Tries the Hip Kimura Entry #5: Top Turtle Part 2 Kettle Transitions Troubleshooting Entry #6: Osoto Gari Entry #7: Drag Down Entry #8: Ghost Escape Entry #9: Houdini Entry #10: Frontside Kickover Entry #11: Backside Kickover Entry #12: Frontside Stepover Entry #13: Top Reverse Grip Entry #14: Bottom Reverse Grip Entry #15: Losing the Arm Bar Entry #16: Losing the Back Entry #17: Re-Hip Kimura Outro
