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Arm Triangle from Cradle

Converts a cradle into an arm triangle by head-snaking through the created pocket, using the knee to flatten the opponent and the shoulder to apply choke pressure.

youtube·8:0011:00·BJJ Fanatics

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  1. 1Create a pocket by grabbing the wrist or bicep and pulling.7:33
  2. 2Head-snake through the pocket, placing your head against the opponent's belly.9:20
  3. 3Drop your shoulder and place your elbow on the opponent's spine.10:12
  4. 4Drive your knee up and forward, hooking inside the opponent's leg.10:25
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Using The Cradle To Smash BJJ Guys by Neil Melanson
Using The Cradle To Smash BJJ Guys by Neil Melanson
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