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Arm Triangle Escape to Back Take

Escape the arm triangle by expanding the chest and lifting hips to create space, then wrapping the opponent's head to prevent the Kimura trap and peek out to take the back.

youtube·2:005:00·Tristar Gym

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  1. 1Expand your chest and drive your tricep into the opponent's arm.2:10
  2. 2Lift your hips off the mat and tuck your bottom arm.2:20
  3. 3Wrap your top arm around the opponent's head/chin.2:30
  4. 4Rotate your body in the same direction as the opponent's pressure.3:40
  5. 5Drop your hips and peek out to the back.4:00
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Powerful Arm Triangle Escape - Firas Zahabi
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Powerful Arm Triangle Escape - Firas Zahabi
Tristar Gym
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