Positions & control · Gi & no-gi
Triangle → omoplata against a thigh wrap
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Change the shoulder attack when a thigh-wrapping arm prevents the triangle from closing.
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Triangle control · Attacking
Training
WATCH VIDEO · 22 sec section · 2:03–2:25
Opens the video at this section · Gi demonstrationFive Followups for a Failed Triangle Choke
Stephan Kesting / Grapplearts
Setup & key ideas
Before you start
- The bottom-position triangle configuration shown in the source, with the wrapping arm accessible at the elbow.
Key ideas
- Keep an elbow connection during the angle change.
- Capture the shoulder before trying to sit up.
- Re-establish control before pursuing a finish.
Connections Reactions and next steps
Where this can lead
- Omoplata control · Attacking
The shoulder can be captured as their arm position changes.