Surprise Your Foes With The Squirrel Lock – An Unexpected Kimura From The Bottom

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BASICS OF A KIMURA

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FINISHING THE SQUIRREL LOCK FROM THE BOTTOM

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WHAT IS THE ONE NOTABLE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A KIMURA LOCK AND SQUIRREL LOCK?

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what are the OTHER LEG-BASED KIMURA VARIATIONS?

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ATTACKING FROM “BAD” POSITIONS IN BJJ

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Surprise Your Foes With The Squirrel Lock – An Unexpected Kimura From The Bottom

Surprise Your Foes With The Squirrel Lock – An Unexpected Kimura From The Bottom

BASICS OF A KIMURA

FINISHING THE SQUIRREL LOCK FROM THE BOTTOM

WHAT IS THE ONE NOTABLE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A KIMURA LOCK AND SQUIRREL LOCK?

what are the OTHER LEG-BASED KIMURA VARIATIONS?

what are the OTHER LEG-BASED KIMURA VARIATIONS?

ATTACKING FROM “BAD” POSITIONS IN BJJ

ATTACKING FROM “BAD” POSITIONS IN BJJ

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