Creative kimura ideas from a legend, not a full system.
The Bottom Line
You will get clever finishing details and quirky grips. You will pick up inspiration for scrambles and armbar links. You will not get a structured, start-to-finish curriculum.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: You want inspiration
Skip if: You need structure
Tech focus: Kimura Hunting, Kimura To Armbar, Scramble Entries
Biggest takeaway: Creativity over structure
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What You'll Learn
A fun look at the signature Sakuraba kimura approach. Expect creative details and old-school catch flavor more than a fully mapped system.
Useful as inspiration or to add quirky finishes to your toolkit.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Kimura Hunting
- Wristlocks From Kimura
- Kimura To Armbar
- Scramble Entries
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Technique Collection
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 1 hour and 54 minutes
Should You Buy It?
Skip. I used one of his armbar links as a surprise finish when opponents stuffed my standard mechanics.
Why Kazushi Sakuraba?
Kazushi Sakuraba is a Japanese MMA legend famed for kimura and armlock artistry and a catch-wrestling base.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Small but important details stood out to some buyers.
- Nice creative angles you do not see elsewhere.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Eccentric presentation; not a cohesive curriculum.
- Short and better as a supplement, not a primary system.
Smart Alternatives
- Kimura: Enter The System by John Danaher – If you want a complete, teachable system. (Price: $197.00, 8 vols, 2018)
- The Kimura Anthology by Lachlan Giles – More structure and troubleshooting for daily training. (Price: $149.00, 8 vols, 2022)
Sources & References
Official listing: View Kimura Hunting on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
