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ExpertInverted Triangle
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Taught by:Andre GalvaoBernardo FariaCraig JonesGordon RyanJohn DanaherKeenan CorneliusLachlan GilesMarcelo GarciaMikey MusumeciNathan MerkleRob ShifflerRoger Gracie
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About This Technique
Inverted Triangle Choke
The Inverted Triangle Choke is a powerful submission technique often employed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, particularly from unconventional positions. It leverages the legs to constrict the opponent's neck and one arm, cutting off blood supply to the brain, leading to a submission via choke.
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Position(s):
- Open Guard
- Side Control
- Knee on Belly
Top or Bottom Position:
- Top
Step-by-Step Instructions
From Open Guard (Inverted Setup):
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Entry Preparation: Big Deflection:
- Start from your Open Guard position while the opponent is kneeling before you.
- Attempt to gain control of one of the opponent's wrists, pulling it across your body.
- Use an ankle grip with your free hand on the opposite side.
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Initiating Inversion:
- Pull your legs towards your head, starting your body inversion.
- Perform a Granby Roll by kicking your opposite leg over your head, spinning your pelvis into the opponent's shoulder.
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Triangle Setup:
- As you gain an inverted position, loop one of your legs over the opponent's shoulder and neck.
- Use your other leg to lock your ankle under your knee, forming a triangle.
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Proper Leg Locking:
- Pull your opponent's wrist or head downward as you secure the triangle.
- Ensure the angle of your hips causes a deeper choke by aligning the opponent's shoulder and neck with your shin.
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Applying the Choke:
- Squeeze by pressing your legs together and pulling down on the trapped arm or head.
- Adjust your angle if necessary to tighten the lock, ensuring the pressure is applied to both sides of the neck.
Key Details to Consider:
- Balance and Control: Maintain control of the opponent to stop their escape. The use of grips on the wrist and control of the head keeps you oriented while inverted.
- Hips Positioning: Ensure your hips are aligned to deliver effective pressure directly where it's needed.
- Angle Efficiency: Keep altering the angle of your legs to make sure the opponent's posture isn't straightened out.
Conclusion
The Inverted Triangle Choke offers an unconventional yet effective way to submit your opponent. Mastery of this technique requires practice in adjusting your posture, securing the loop efficiently, and squeezing firmly—all while maintaining control of the opponent's posture. As with all chokes, it's crucial to practice safely and ensure your training partner's safety as a priority.
How to Execute
Inverted Triangle from Open Guard
Setup
- •Initial Position Details: Begin in the open guard position with your opponent between your legs. Your back should be on the mat with your hips mobile and knees slightly bent.
- •Grips and Controls Needed: Control one of your opponent’s arms, preferably by gripping their wrist or sleeve. Use your other hand to control the back of their head or neck to help manipulate their posture.
Steps
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Break Opponent’s Posture:
- •Use your grips to pull your opponent forward, breaking their posture. This will make it easier to control their head and arm.
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Create Angle:
- •Shift your hips to the side to create an angle. You can achieve this by using your free foot to pivot on your opponent’s hip or by planting it on the mat and pivoting your body.
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Leg Positioning:
- •Bring the leg closest to your opponent’s trapped arm over their neck. Your calf should be resting on the back of their neck, and your knee should be pointing towards the ceiling.
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Secure the Position:
- •Bring your other leg up and lock your legs in a figure-four configuration around your opponent’s neck and shoulder. Your foot should hook behind your knee to form the triangle.
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Adjust and Tighten:
- •Pull your opponent’s head down using your hands to further break their posture. Simultaneously, squeeze your knees together and adjust your hips to tighten the triangle.
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Finish the Submission:
- •To apply finishing pressure, push your opponent’s trapped arm across their neck while pulling their head down. Continue to squeeze your legs together and slightly raise your hips off the mat to increase the choke pressure.
Key Points
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Important Details to Remember:
- •Maintain control of your opponent’s posture throughout the technique; their inability to posture up is crucial for securing the submission.
- •Ensure your calf is positioned across the back of your opponent’s neck to maximize the choke’s effectiveness.
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Common Mistakes to Avoid:
- •Failing to create the necessary angle can result in a loose triangle and allow your opponent to escape.
- •Not controlling the opponent’s arm effectively can lead to them slipping out of the submission.
- •Avoid crossing your feet incorrectly, as this will reduce the choke’s pressure and effectiveness. The foot of the leg over your opponent’s neck should be locked behind your opposite knee.
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