imanari roll , created by Masakazu Imanari
A mixed
martial artist &
professional wrestler , this move / user targets The enemy's legs
In layman's terms The move involves doing a backwards roll into your opponent’s legs to initiate a takedown, which opens up leg submissions.
It is important to not telegraph the roll / move.When diving for an Imanari roll don’t leave your head up in the air.
Keep your head down & tucked between your shoulders to avoid any attacks.
The "Imanari Roll" (rolling from a stand up position into a leglock)
The move involves doing a backwards roll into your opponent’s legs to initiate a takedown, which opens up leg submissions.
It works by isolating the elbow and shoulder joints through the use of a figure-four grip. 1 of the things that makes this
submission so
effective is its
versatility. It can be applied from a number of different positions, including standing, mount, side control, closed guard, and open guard
This move has been popularized / invented by Japanese MMA fighter Masakazu Imanari.
