Kimura from Triangle Control Attacker

SAFETY: Kimura from Triangle Control targets the Shoulder joint, rotator cuff, and shoulder capsule. Risk: Rotator cuff tear (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis). Release immediately upon tap.

Kimura from Triangle Control is a distinct submission state: the bottom player retains the triangle entanglement while changing the active threat to the arm. Keep the elbow bent and control the wrist while using the triangle entanglement to limit the opponent’s posture. The original triangle choke remains a possible follow-up if the arm defense makes it available. The defender must protect the attacked arm while continuing to address the entanglement. The finish ends the exchange; establishing this arm attack does not itself imply a tap.

From Position: Triangle Control (Bottom)

Key Attacking Principles

What are the key principles for executing Kimura from Triangle Control?

• Keep the elbow bent and control the wrist while using the triangle entanglement to limit the opponent’s posture.
• Keep the opponent’s posture controlled while changing the arm grip.
• Choose the arm attack that matches the available joint alignment.
• Maintain control before applying finishing pressure.
• Release immediately at a tap; the arm attack and choke must both be released.

Prerequisites

What do you need before attempting Kimura from Triangle Control?

• Established triangle entanglement from the bottom.
• Access to the arm being attacked.
• Control of the wrist and elbow appropriate to this attack.
• Enough posture control to adjust the grip without losing the entanglement.

Execution Steps

How do you execute Kimura from Triangle Control step by step?

1. Maintain the entanglement: Keep control of the opponent’s posture as you change your attacking grip.
2. Identify the available arm position: Confirm that the arm position supports a bent arm with internal shoulder rotation attack.
3. Secure the wrist and elbow: Keep the elbow bent and control the wrist while using the triangle entanglement to limit the opponent’s posture.
4. Address the defensive grip: If the opponent connects their hands, preserve control and address the connection before adding pressure.
5. Apply controlled finishing pressure: Increase pressure progressively only while the joint alignment and control remain established.
6. Release or follow the defense: Release immediately on a tap. If the opponent successfully protects the arm, reassess the triangle choke and other available branches.

Possible Outcomes

Result	Position	Probability
Success	game-over	50%
Failure	Triangle Control	35%
Counter	Closed Guard	15%

Opponent Defenses

How might your opponent defend against Kimura from Triangle Control?

• The opponent connects their hands to protect the arm (Effectiveness: High) - Your Response: Maintain the entanglement and address the grip or switch attacks.
• The opponent recovers posture (Effectiveness: High) - Your Response: Address posture before continuing the arm finish.
• The opponent extracts the attacked arm (Effectiveness: High) - Your Response: Reassess the neck attack and positional recovery.

Common Attacking Mistakes

What mistakes should you avoid when executing Kimura from Triangle Control?

1. Abandoning posture control

• Consequence: The opponent can disrupt the entanglement
• Correction: Maintain the triangle while changing grips.

2. Forcing the wrong arm alignment

• Consequence: The intended joint lock is unavailable
• Correction: Switch to an attack matching the available arm position.

3. Pulling with the arms alone

• Consequence: Control and alignment deteriorate
• Correction: Use coordinated control of the wrist, elbow, and entanglement.

4. Treating entry as a completed finish

• Consequence: The defender still has meaningful responses
• Correction: Establish the attack, then choose and execute the finish.

5. Continuing after a tap

• Consequence: The partner can be injured
• Correction: Release both the arm attack and triangle immediately.

Training Progressions

How do you train Kimura from Triangle Control (Attacker)?

1 - Recognition Identify which arm alignment exposes this branch.

2 - Control Change grips with a cooperative partner while retaining the entanglement.

3 - Defense recognition Practice responding to connected hands and posture recovery.

4 - Positional practice Use controlled positional rounds with immediate release at the tap.