[ML2.05] Figure Four Birdwing Var-2 (Kimura side mount position)

This is an option to apply the birdwing or figure-four lock from the side-mount. This lock can be made standing-up, on your back, from the top-mount, or the side mount. Be versatile and don’t limit your technique application.

Warning: This technique should only be practiced with a qualified AOKK instructor present.   

Execution:

Attacker reaches up from the ground to two-hand choke you.

• Move to the side mount.
• When the attacker reaches up, grasp his wrist with the opposite hand, and push it backwards and down to the tatami (mat).
• Slide you other hand under the attacker’s trapped arm and tie off to the arm that is grasping the attacker’s wrist.
• Create a figure four arm-bar using your underneath arm as a fulcrum.
• Pull uke’s elbow backwards while slightly lifting the joint.
• Release the lock when uke taps, or help arrives to subdue your attacker