Triangle Choke from Guard
Use this fundamental triangle setup when you've isolated head and arm from guard. The submission works by simultaneously lifting hips into the neck, pinching knees to compress the sides, and pulling the head down—three forces that close the carotid arteries when executed at the proper angle.
6 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Shoot one arm in and your legs over the top to capture head and arm0:03
- 2Bring the trapped arm across your stomach using a motorcycle grip0:09
- 3Cup the back of his head0:13
- 4Place your foot on the floor or the hip to pivot your body0:17
- 5Grab the ankle and bring your foot over the top0:27
- 6Hip up, pinch your knees, and pull the head down simultaneously0:30
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