Gangster Lean to Mounted Triangle
Designed for smaller grapplers to bypass standard mount defenses, this sequence uses a modified high mount entry to secure wrist control and posture break, enabling a mounted triangle or a straight arm lock finish.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Walk the opponent's arm up while securing an underhook and sliding your knee up like a back take.0:05
- 2Point your far foot upward and pull it toward the opponent's hip while establishing a meat hook grip under their armpit.0:14
- 3Grab their wrist and push away; if they turn into you, extend at the wrist to break posture.0:24
- 4Enter the triangle by jumping your foot or walking toe-heel-toe-heel up the body, stomping the bicep, collecting the head, and shooting through.0:40
- 5If you cannot secure the triangle fully, transition directly into a straight arm lock or shotgun armbar.1:02
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