Kimura lock
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The Kimura lock is a powerful submission hold that targets an opponent’s shoulder and elbow joints, widely used in mixed martial arts and professional wrestling.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Figure Eight Leglock | 1 |
| Kimura lock canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2949933 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Kimura lock Context triple: [Brock Lesnar, WrestlingFinisher, Kimura lock]
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A.
Kibushi
Kibushi is a Bantu language spoken primarily in Mayotte, where it serves as one of the island’s main regional languages.
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B.
Kimon
"Kimon" is a popular song by Nigerian singer and entertainer D'banj, known for its catchy Afrobeat style and energetic delivery.
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C.
Okutama
Okutama is a mountainous town in western Tokyo, Japan, known for its forests, lakes, and outdoor recreation areas at the headwaters of the Tama River.
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D.
Kitashinchi
Kitashinchi is a bustling entertainment and nightlife district in Osaka, Japan, known for its upscale bars, restaurants, and clubs.
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E.
Tomigusuku
Tomigusuku is a coastal city on Japan’s Okinawa Island known for its proximity to Naha and its blend of urban development with traditional Ryukyuan culture.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Kimura lock Target entity description: The Kimura lock is a powerful submission hold that targets an opponent’s shoulder and elbow joints, widely used in mixed martial arts and professional wrestling.
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A.
Kibushi
Kibushi is a Bantu language spoken primarily in Mayotte, where it serves as one of the island’s main regional languages.
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B.
Kimon
"Kimon" is a popular song by Nigerian singer and entertainer D'banj, known for its catchy Afrobeat style and energetic delivery.
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C.
Okutama
Okutama is a mountainous town in western Tokyo, Japan, known for its forests, lakes, and outdoor recreation areas at the headwaters of the Tama River.
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D.
Kitashinchi
Kitashinchi is a bustling entertainment and nightlife district in Osaka, Japan, known for its upscale bars, restaurants, and clubs.
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E.
Tomigusuku
Tomigusuku is a coastal city on Japan’s Okinawa Island known for its proximity to Naha and its blend of urban development with traditional Ryukyuan culture.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
grappling submission hold
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joint lock ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
double wristlock
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gyaku ude-garami ⓘ |
| appliedFrom |
back control
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guard position ⓘ mount position ⓘ north-south position ⓘ side control ⓘ |
| biomechanics |
creates rotational torque on shoulder joint
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uses lever principle with forearm as lever arm ⓘ |
| canCause |
elbow joint damage
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rotator cuff injury ⓘ shoulder ligament damage ⓘ |
| category |
shoulder lock
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upper body submission ⓘ |
| commonInRuleSet |
IBJJF Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitions
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MMA unified rules ⓘ |
| controlConcept |
isolating opponent’s arm from body
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using hips and torso rotation for leverage ⓘ |
| defenseIncludes |
grabbing own belt or shorts
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rolling to relieve pressure ⓘ straightening the arm ⓘ |
| gripType | figure-four wrist control ⓘ |
| legalStatusInMMA | generally legal for adult competitors ⓘ |
| mechanism | figure-four grip on opponent’s arm ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Masahiko Kimura NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| originatedIn | judo ⓘ |
| primaryEffect |
elbow hyperflexion
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shoulder internal rotation ⓘ |
| requires |
control of opponent’s elbow
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control of opponent’s wrist ⓘ |
| setupFrom |
failed armbar attempts
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opponent posting arm on mat ⓘ |
| sweepApplication | Kimura sweep from closed guard ⓘ |
| targetsJoint |
elbow joint
ⓘ
shoulder joint ⓘ |
| trainingConsideration | must be applied slowly to avoid injury ⓘ |
| usedFor |
positional control and sweeps
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submission victory ⓘ |
| usedIn |
Brazilian jiu-jitsu
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Catch wrestling ⓘ
surface form:
catch wrestling
judo ⓘ mixed martial arts ⓘ professional wrestling ⓘ submission grappling ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Kimura lock Description of subject: The Kimura lock is a powerful submission hold that targets an opponent’s shoulder and elbow joints, widely used in mixed martial arts and professional wrestling.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
Figure Eight Leglock