Lasso Triangle
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About This Technique
Lasso Triangle Technique
The Lasso Triangle is a submission maneuver in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that begins with establishing a lasso guard position and transitions into a triangle choke. This technique combines the control of the opponent's posture through the lasso guard with the simultaneous threat of a choke.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Position: Open Guard
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Establishing the Lasso Guard
- Start in the open guard. Grip your opponent’s right sleeve with your right hand.
- Use your left leg to hook over their right arm and thread it underneath, curling your foot over their triceps. This is your lasso hook. Secure your grip on their right sleeve with your left hand, or with your right hand reverting to your left sleeve grip.
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Controlling the Opponent's Posture
- Keep your left foot engaged as a lasso hook and use it to control your opponent's arm.
- Push with your right foot against the opponent's right hip, keeping your knee slightly bent to maintain control of their posture.
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Setting Up the Triangle Transition
- Let go of your opponent’s right sleeve with your left hand and reach for their left wrist, pulling it across your body.
- Pull their left arm across your body while releasing your right foot from their hip and swiftly placing it beside their neck.
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Securing the Triangle
- Your left leg, still in a lasso position, leaves their arm and slides over their back to meet under your right knee, clamping down together over the opponent’s back.
- Lock your left leg over your right shin while adjusting your body angle sideways. The movement should control any posture recovery attempts.
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Finishing the Triangle Submission
- Switch your grip from their wrist to the back of your opponent’s head.
- Pull down on their head while simultaneously pushing your hips upward, making sure your calves squeeze together to tighten the choke.
- Keep your body relaxed and balanced to maintain pressure and restrict their breathing, forcing a tap.
Key Points to Remember:
- Control and Mobility: Maintain control over your opponent's posture and arms.
- Angle Adjustment: Critical for the effectiveness of the choke; move perpendicular to your opponent.
- Foot and Leg Positioning: Ensure your legs are tight against the opponent's neck and back.
- Calm Execution: Avoid using brute strength; instead, rely on technique and leverage.
By following these steps, you can effectively unsettle and submit an opponent using the Lasso Triangle, merging guard control with a dynamic submission threat.
This technique is advanced and requires practice to perform seamlessly in live scenarios. Consult with a BJJ instructor for further refinement.
How to Execute
Lasso Triangle from Open Guard
Setup
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Initial Position Details: Begin in the open guard position with your opponent kneeling or standing. Your hips should be mobile, with your back slightly off the mat to allow for movement and engagement.
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Grips and Controls Needed: Establish a sleeve grip on your opponent's same-side wrist (right sleeve grip with your right hand or vice versa). Use your opposite hand to control the same-side pant leg or ankle for additional control and to prevent passing.
Steps
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Establish the Lasso Hook
- •Insert your foot on the side of the sleeve grip into your opponent's arm, threading your shin across their inner bicep.
- •Swing your leg around their arm, hooking your foot around their back, and pull your heel towards you to secure the lasso position. Your knee should be close to your opponent’s shoulder.
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Create an Angle
- •Use your free foot to push off your opponent's hip, creating an angle. This angle should open your hip to face perpendicular to your opponent.
- •This movement will also help you maintain the lasso control while you transition to the triangle setup.
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Control the Opponent’s Posture
- •Pull with both your sleeve grip and your lasso leg to break your opponent’s posture, bringing them closer to you.
- •Keep your other hand on the pant leg or ankle to prevent them from backing away or standing.
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Transition to Triangle
- •Release the pant grip, and quickly bring your free leg over the opponent’s shoulder, aiming to clamp down on the back of their neck. This leg should wrap over the opposite side of where the lasso leg is hooked.
- •Lock your legs in a figure-four position by crossing your ankles, shifting your hips to square up your opponent in the triangle position.
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Locking the Triangle
- •Adjust the triangle by pulling down on your opponent’s head with both hands, bringing your lasso leg knee closer to your chest to tighten the space.
- •Use your lasso foot to push against your opponent’s hip, and simultaneously adjust your body to an angle to lock the triangle choke tightly.
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Finish the Triangle Choke
- •Squeeze your knees together, pulling your opponent’s head down while elevating your hips to apply pressure.
- •Ensure your opponent’s opposite arm is across their body, pressing into their neck for maximum choke efficiency.
Key Points
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Important Details to Remember:
- •Keep your lasso leg active and tight throughout the process to maintain control and prevent your opponent from easily posturing up or escaping.
- •Ensure that your hips are mobile for quick angle adjustments to maintain the effectiveness of the triangle choke.
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Common Mistakes to Avoid:
- •Avoid leaving too much space between your lasso leg and your opponent’s shoulder. This can lead to losing control or failing to secure the triangle.
- •Do not forget to angle your body when applying the triangle choke. A straight-on position may reduce the choke's effectiveness and give your opponent room to escape.