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Shown in no-gi; same mechanics in the gi.

Triangle choke

Also called Sankaku jime · Triangle · Triangle from closed guard

SubmissionFundamentalGi and no-gi

Key details

  1. One arm in, one arm outPush one of their arms back to their chest, keep the other out.
  2. Shoot your leg over their neckYour thigh goes across the back of their neck.
  3. Lock the trianglePut the back of that knee over your other ankle.
  4. Cut the angleShift your hips to the side so you're facing their ear.
  5. Pull the head and squeezePull their head down and squeeze your knees to finish.