Positions & control · Gi & no-gi
Armbar control → triangle
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Change to a triangle when their arm recovery leaves the right upper-body connection.
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Armbar control · Attacking
Training
WATCH VIDEO · 23 sec section · 3:01–3:24
Opens the video at this section · No-gi demonstrationBJJ Flow Drill: Armbar Triangle Omoplata From Closed Guard
Gustavo Gasperin / MMA Leech
Setup & key ideas
Before you start
- Bottom armbar control, with the opponent withdrawing the attacked arm while their other arm stays bent against your chest.
Key ideas
- Keep hold of the remaining arm as you move the leg past the head.
- Maintain your leg connection while turning toward triangle control.
Common pitfalls
- Assuming the same transition is available when the remaining arm straightens or both arms escape.
Connections Reactions and next steps
Where this can lead
- Triangle control · Attacking
One arm remains inside and posture can be controlled.