Triangle Choke from Guard
Used when the opponent's posture is broken and hands are low. The mechanism relies on elevating the hips to create space, locking the legs in a diamond shape, and using the knee as a fulcrum to cut off blood flow.
9 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Control the opponent's hands to the mat and shrink your frame to clear your legs.0:06
- 2Elevate your hips and form a diamond shape with your legs.0:11
- 3Cross one arm over your chest to the opposite side.0:14
- 4Grab your own ankle with the free hand.0:17
- 5Release the hand holding the opponent and place your foot on their hip.0:21
- 6Push off your knee to create space and align your head.0:27
- 7Kick your leg high and lock your knee over your ankle.0:32
- 8Turn your foot out to reduce the triangle's opening.0:37
- 9Grab the opponent's head, pull it down, and elevate your hips.0:41
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