Ultimate Kimura Trap by Dinu Bucalet

With the right mechanics, the Kimura grip becomes a trap that forces your opponent into a chain of bad decisions, opening up submissions, sweeps, back takes, and dominant positions. In Ultimate Kimura Trap, BJJ black belt Dinu Bucalet breaks down a complete system for turning the Kimura grip into a relentless attacking platform from multiple positions. Instead of chasing the submission, you’ll learn how to use the Kimura to control, manipulate, and dominate your opponent’s movement. This instructional focuses on high-percentage entries, tight control mechanics, and seamless transitions that allow you to trap the arm and flow directly into finishes like armbars, back takes, and positional upgrades. Whether you're attacking from guard, top control, or during scrambles, the Kimura trap becomes a reliable framework for breaking defenses and forcing reactions.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 What Will You Learn? The Kimura isn’t just a submission—it’s one of the most powerful control systems in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. With the right mechanics, the Kimura grip becomes a trap that forces your opponent into a chain of bad decisions, opening up submissions, sweeps, back takes, and dominant positions. In Ultimate Kimura Trap, BJJ black belt Dinu Bucalet breaks down a complete system for turning the Kimura grip into a relentless attacking platform from multiple positions. Instead of chasing the submission, you’ll learn how to use the Kimura to control, manipulate, and dominate your opponent’s movement. This instructional focuses on high-percentage entries, tight control mechanics, and seamless transitions that allow you to trap the arm and flow directly into finishes like armbars, back takes, and positional upgrades. Whether you're attacking from guard, top control, or during scrambles, the Kimura trap becomes a reliable framework for breaking defenses and forcing reactions. If you want a submission system that works at every level of grappling, the Kimura Trap is one of the most versatile weapons you can add to your game. The Kimura grip can be used to control opponents, transition between positions, and finish submissions once their defense breaks down. With clear instruction and battle-tested concepts, Dinu shows you how to turn one grip into an entire submission ecosystem. What You’ll Learn • How to secure the Kimura grip from multiple positions and prevent opponents from escaping • The core mechanics behind a powerful Kimura trap so you can maintain control even against stronger opponents • Step-by-step systems for turning Kimura attempts into sweeps, back takes, and dominant positions • How to use the Kimura as a control position—not just a submission • High-percentage transitions to armbars, triangles, and other finishes • How to punish common defensive reactions when opponents try to free their arm • Methods for maintaining pressure and control during scrambles • How to turn the Kimura into a complete submission chain instead of a single attack • Strategic details that help you stay two steps ahead in transitions What exactly Do You Get? Part 1 Volume 1 Introduction of the Kimura Trap The TV Position Drilling the TV Position Taking the Back from the TV Position Other Options from the TV Position Armbar from TV Position (1) Armbar from TV Position (2) More Options from the TV Position How to Get Into the TV Position - Drilling Realistic Entries to the TV Position Entry to TV Position from Distance Part 2 Volume 2 Finishing Mechanics of the Kimura Lock Then Finishing Mechanics when on Top Controlling the Grip from Half Guard Fighting Against Posturing Other Options from Half Guard Fighting Against the Lock The Tarikoplata From Standing Other Options from Standing Sumi Gaeshi from Kimura Trap Part 3 Volume 3 Attacking the Arm On Top Kimura Trap When Partner Has a Single Leg Troubleshooting - Against the Armbar Troubleshooting - When You Are Stuck Crucifix in the TV Position Finishing from the Back When to Relax Your Arm Reverse Triangle from the TV Position Kimura Trap From Back Control Taking the Back from the TV Position (Advanced) Outro