Triangle Choke from Closed Guard
Used to finish from closed guard when posture is broken. The mechanism relies on cutting the angle with hip movement and securing a deep grip to compress the carotid arteries.
6 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Break opponent's posture and secure an overhook on the same side.0:06
- 2Open guard and shift hips out to the same side to enter the side scissor position.0:13
- 3Use the opposite hand to clear the far arm and free the shin.0:19
- 4Shoot the leg up and lock the triangle behind the opponent's head.0:25
- 5Break posture again, grab your shin, and shift hips to cut the angle.0:27
- 6Swim the free hand under the same-side hip and squeeze.0:40
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