Triangle
A leg-based strangle with one of their arms trapped inside, the front version being your fundamentals starting point.
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Overview
Front triangle is the focus for fundamentals
The five triangles
- Front
- Rear
- Inverted
- Side
- Reverse
Front, rear, and inverted are connected (rotate around partner). Side and reverse are connected (rotate around partner).
Core Mechanics and Concepts
Anatomy of the triangle choke
Trap triangle vs figure 4
Position without the lock (trap triangle) vs finishing position (figure 4).
Elbow in concept
Elbow to knee connection
Breaking posture (armbar and triangle dilemma)
Mechanics of locking the triangle
Arm across vs same side
Maximizing ability to lock (body type considerations)
Using hands to assist with the lock
Creating the angle
Locking the legs
Preventing the stack
Front Triangle (Offense)
Breaking posture
Locking
Finishing mechanics
When arm tucked to hip (armbar and kimura options)
Other Triangles
Rear triangle
From back control, other submission options.
Side triangle
Dilemma with kimura.
Inverted triangle
Reverse triangle
Entries
- Closed guard: push-pull
- Closed guard: overhook
- Z-guard: overhook
- From side control
Defense and Escapes
Prevention
Escaping with posture
- Posture escape
- Shrug escape
- Stepover escape
Escaping from broken posture
- Stack
- Arm jam
Late stage escape
Summary
Coaching Guide
Common entries and sequences
Common problems and cues
Recommended games
Resources
- Triangle, Lachlan Giles (Submeta)
- Triangle Escapes, Lachlan Giles (Submeta)