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Reverse keylock (Kimura)
Names by art: Judo: Ude-garami · Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Kimura · Catch Wrestling: Double wristlock · MMA: Kimura · Wrestling: Chicken wing
Appears in 5 arts.
⚠ Train with an instructor. Learn and practise this technique only under a qualified instructor, on a suitable surface and with a cooperative partner. This page explains; it does not replace a teacher.
Biomechanics: what the body does
A figure-four grip holds the opponent’s wrist and the attacker’s own wrist; with the elbow bent at 90 degrees the hand is rotated behind the back, twisting the shoulder internally.
Appears in 5 arts
| Art | Name used in this art |
|---|---|
| Judo | Ude-garami |
| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Kimura |
| Catch Wrestling | Double wristlock |
| MMA | Kimura |
| Wrestling | Chicken wing |
More in this category
Cross armbar Straight armlock (arm, knee or shoulder pressure) Keylock (Americana) Omoplata (leg shoulder lock) Wristlock Straight ankle lock Heel hook Kneebar Toe hold Neck crank
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Wabukan (2026). “Reverse keylock (Kimura)”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/kimura (accessed 2026-10-30).
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