In brazilian jiu-jitsu the submission bears the name of kimura after the famous athlete masahiko kimura who defeated helio gracie with this joint-lock in a legendary match for combat sports, which. Kimura is a japanese restaurant specializing in motsunabe (a traditional japanese hotpot), a rich broth made of beef or pork intestines. Alongside the exclusive japanese hot pot, kimura also includes.

The kimura is a shoulder lock submission that can be performed from various positions in bjj, including the guard, side control, and even standing. It is a highly effective submission that targets the.