Five Triangle Chokes You Must Know

Overview

This video breaks down five essential triangle choke variations used in BJJ and MMA. The instructor demonstrates the front triangle from guard, the rear triangle from back control, the side triangle from an armbar position, the reverse triangle from side control, and the standing arm triangle. Key mechanical details include proper thigh placement, instep positioning, grip adjustments for different body types, and using the triangle as a multi-threat platform rather than just a submission.

What's covered

1. 0:00Front & Rear Triangle Mechanics
2. 2:45Side & Reverse Triangle Entries
3. 6:13Arm Triangle Setup & Finishes

Techniques in this video

1. 01
   Arm Triangle

   6:16 – 7:49·Standing·Submission
2. 02
   Front Triangle

   0:35 – 1:30·Guard·Submission
3. 03
   Rear Triangle

   1:36 – 2:41·Back Control·Submission
4. 04
   Reverse Triangle

   4:49 – 6:13·Side Control·Submission
5. 05
   Side Triangle

   2:45 – 4:42·Side Control·Submission

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