Fast, usable kimuras with simple mechanics and chains.
The Bottom Line
You will learn practical grips and body positions that make kimuras easier. You will get entries from common guards and top pins. You will not get deep theory or a long taxonomy.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: You want quick wins
Skip if: You crave theory-heavy
Tech focus: Closed Guard Kimura, Kimura To Armbar, Reverse Triangle From Kimura
Biggest takeaway: Grips do the work
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What You'll Learn
DeBlass streamlines entries and finishes from closed, butterfly, half guard, and top side. Emphasis is on grips, body mechanics, and a few high-percentage chains anyone can retain.
Adaptable to gi and no-gi. If you want wins fast without drowning in theory, this is an easy on-ramp.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Closed Guard Kimura
- Half Guard Kimura
- Kimura To Armbar
- Kimura To Back
- Reverse Triangle From Kimura
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Technique Collection, System Based
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 2 hours and 18 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I liked how the grip emphasis created reliable angles without athleticism.
Why Tom DeBlass?
Tom DeBlass is an ADCC and UFC veteran and a prolific instructor known for clear, fundamentals-first teaching.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Accessible teaching; easy to implement within a week.
- Great grips focus; mechanics feel simple under fatigue.
- Useful ties into sweeps and leg entries.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some prefer heavier conceptual framing.
- Material can feel like a wide collection rather than a deep system.
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Smart Alternatives
- The Kimura Anthology by Lachlan Giles – More structured progression if you want deeper mapping. (Price: $149.00, 8 vols, 2022)
- Kimura: Enter The System by John Danaher – Comprehensive conceptual model with defined rules. (Price: $197.00, 8 vols, 2018)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Kimura Domination on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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