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TECHNIQUE: KIMURA
FACT: Originally known as the reverse "ude-garami," this shoulder lock was renamed when it was used by the Japanese Champion, Masahiko Kimura (1917-1993), to defeat Helio Gracie in 1951.
APPLICATION: Secure your opponent's wrist, reach under their elbow and secure your own wrist establishing 90' bend in their arm, step over their head, keep your hips low as you raise your elbow up as you drive their hand down and back
DIAGNOSIS: Complete rotator cuff rupture with multidirectional dislocation.
RECOVERY TIME: 6-8 Months with surgery, if you're lucky..
PREVENTATIVE MEASURES: Learn it and respect it.
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