About this episode
This week, we're joined by Stephan Kesting! In this episode, Stephan teaches the Kimura as both a submission and a positional system: its ancient origins, key positional variations, and how it functions as a control framework rather than just a finishing move. Topics include finishing mechanics, leverage physics, the "fat old lazy man" Kimura, and Kesting’s new instructional, The Kimura Roadmap. Follow Stephan Kesting on Instagram: https://instagram.com/stephan_kesting Learn online with Stephan at Grapplearts: https://grapplearts.com Resources discussed in this episode: The Kimura Roadmap, by Stephan Kesting https://grapplearts.com/kimura The Near Side Kimura, A Forgotten Position https://youtu.be/62oLRT_Sar4 The Lazy, Old, Fat Man Kimura https://youtu.be/29JtQffs-yA Submission as Position, feat. Rob Biernacki https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/products/submission-as-position-feat-rob-biernacki The Phil Davis Kimura, AKA the "Phil-Mura" https://youtu.be/LuM13SpQIho Mental models discussed in this episode: Position Over Submission https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission Terminal Positions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/terminal-positions Predictable Responses https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses Dilemma https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma 3 Joint Rule https://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule Ratchet Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ratchet-control Torque https://bjjmentalmodels.com/torque Core Mechanics https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics ⬆️ LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium! The world's LARGEST library of Jiu-Jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free: https://bjjmentalmodels.com Need more BJJ Mental Models? Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter Learn more mental models in our online database: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database Follow us on social: https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels ⚠️ NEW course from BJJ Mental Models! MINDSET FOR BETAS, our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta