Positions & control · Gi & no-gi
Triangle control → armbar
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Use a reachable isolated arm when a clean triangle finish is unavailable.
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Triangle control · Attacking
Training
WATCH VIDEO · 8 sec section · 1:22–1:30
Opens the video at this section · Gi demonstrationFive Followups for a Failed Triangle Choke
Stephan Kesting / Grapplearts
Setup & key ideas
Before you start
- You are underneath with their head and one arm contained by your legs.
- The trapped arm's wrist is reachable.
Key ideas
- Secure the available wrist with both hands before changing the attack.
- Keep the head-and-shoulder connection as you isolate the arm.
- Arm control is the endpoint here; apply any finishing pressure gradually.
Common pitfalls
- Forcing a wrist that is not available.
- Abrupt hip extension before your partner can respond.
Connections Reactions and next steps
Where this can lead
- Armbar control · Attacking
The arm is isolated while you retain shoulder control.