How to Escape the Triangle Choke from Guard
youtube·Stephan Kesting·9:50·3 techniques
Overview
This video teaches triangle choke prevention and three escape sequences. The instructor covers the fundamental two-hands rule to prevent triangles, early posture-based escapes when the lock is incomplete, a cartwheel spin technique for escaping fully locked triangles, and a last-ditch kick escape when going unconscious. Each technique includes detailed body mechanics and counter-prevention strategies.
What's covered
Techniques in this video
- 01Cartwheel Escape from Locked Triangle2:57 – 6:07·Guard·Escape
- 02Last-Ditch Kick Escape6:11 – 9:46·Guard·Escape
- 03Triangle Prevention and Early Posture Escape0:20 – 2:54·Guard·Defense
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