Kimura is King by Joel Tudor

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Unlock the full power of the kimura with Joel Tudor—surfing legend and accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt.

In Kimura Is King, Joel redefines the traditional kimura, teaching you to wield it not just as a submission, but as a launchpad for passing, leg attacks, transitions, and more
Whether you're looking to evolve your guard passing, enhance control, or expand your submission arsenal, this series transforms the kimura into a central piece of your game plan.
With crystal-clear instruction, dynamic flow sequences, and the tactical depth you'd expect from a world-class athlete, Kimura Is King will level up your BJJ strategically, technically, and conceptually.

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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Intro	0
Kimura As A Counter And A Takedown	1:02
Kimura Pass	15:22
Rolling Kimura	21:51
Leg Weave Kimura Counter	25:30
Side Kimura Counter	31:32
Side Kimura	35:26 - (40:29)

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Cross Body - Bicep Lock	0
Kimura Grip From The Back	3:43
Counter When They Escape The Back	12:02
North South From Kimura	14:47
Transition from Kimura to Submission	21:21
Outro	37:39 - (38:48)

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What will You Learn?

Unlock the full power of the kimura with Joel Tudor—surfing legend and accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. In Kimura Is King, Joel redefines the traditional kimura, teaching you to wield it not just as a submission, but as a launchpad for passing, leg attacks, transitions, and more. Whether you're looking to evolve your guard passing, enhance control, or expand your submission arsenal, this series transforms the kimura into a central piece of your game plan.

With crystal-clear instruction, dynamic flow sequences, and the tactical depth you'd expect from a world-class athlete, Kimura Is King will level up your BJJ strategically, technically, and conceptually.

Key Features & Benefits

From Surf to Submission Mastery
Leverage Joel Tudor’s unique perspective—combining balance, flow, and strategic vision from surf culture with elite-level BJJ precision and control.
Multi-Dimensional Kimura
Learn how to use the kimura not just as a finish, but as a versatile hub for passing the guard, transitioning to leg attacks, or setting up ground-based submissions.
Dynamic Flow Drill Integration
Move seamlessly between positions—kimura entries, control, and attacks—so your training progresses naturally and functionally.
Strategic Positional Control
Gain tactical insight on maintaining and advancing from kimura grips, even when your opponent resists or counters.
Leg Attack Synergy
Discover how to turn kimura setups into powerful leg attacks—knee bars, heel hooks, and sweeps—giving you explosive offensive diversity.
Detailed Breakdown & Real-World Scenarios
Watch technique deconstruction followed by high-effort sparring sequences so you can see each setup and attack in action under pressure.
All Levels Welcome
Designed for beginners to advanced practitioners—each segment builds with clarity, depth, and advanced variations so you can train at your level and grow from there.

What Exactly do you Get?

Part 1

Intro
Kimura As A Counter And A Takedown
Kimura Pass
Rolling Kimura
Leg Weave Kimura Counter
Side Kimura
Side Kimura

Part 2

Cross Body - Bicep Lock
Kimura Grip From The Back
Counter When They Escape The Back
North South From Kimura
Transition from Kimura to Submission
Outro

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