DISCOVER THE IMANARI ROLL
That sudden rotation into a leg attack: what just happened? Start with Masakazu Imanari’s own demonstration, then explore the movement and the matches.
What is the Imanari roll? →Bernardo Faria BJJ Fanatics · Demonstration with English presentation
Watch Imanari demonstrate the entry from standing into a leg attack in this free public lesson.
Trouble playing? Watch on YouTube ↗The entry, its namesake, and how it connects to a finish.
Free demonstrations and three things to watch for.
MMA and no-gi examples, with embedded footage.
Separate the entry, leg position, and finishing technique.
IN COMPETITION
Imanari vs Kwon Won Il, 2019. The official report describes an initial roll being evaded before Imanari entered again and finished with a heel hook. There is more to the exchange than the final tap.
Watch the competition examples →