Body Triangle Escape — Overhook Side Top-Side
When caught in a body triangle, use a primary hand grip to stop the choke and a secondary hand assist to unlock the legs, allowing you to trap the opponent's leg and clear the hooks safely.
6 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Place your inside thumb against the opponent's wrist to secure primary defense.3:35
- 2Place your secondary elbow under the opponent's knee to create space.5:22
- 3Rotate your hips and turn your body toward the floor.5:33
- 4Scissor your legs to trap the opponent's exposed leg between yours.5:52
- 5Catch the opponent's foot or toes with your secondary hand.6:20
- 6Square your hips to the ceiling and step over the trapped foot to clear the bottom hook.6:40
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