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Triangle Setup — Thigh Grab Counter

Counter the opponent's thigh grab during triangle entry by gripping their four fingers, opening your knee, and torquing the wrist to break the grip.

youtube·3:304:20·Tristar Gym

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  1. 1When opponent grabs your thigh, grip their four fingers directly.3:45
  2. 2Open your knee and torque the opponent's wrist to the outside.3:55
  3. 3Immediately jump the triangle into the now-open guard.4:10
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Brazilian Jiu-JItsu - Advanced Basics - Transitioning to Triangle from Closed Guard - Firas Zahabi
Brazilian Jiu-JItsu - Advanced Basics - Transitioning to Triangle from Closed Guard - Firas Zahabi
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