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Triangle

Overview

Section titled “Overview”

Front triangle is the focus for fundamentals

Section titled “Front triangle is the focus for fundamentals”

The 5 triangles

Section titled “The 5 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

Section titled “Core Mechanics and Concepts”

Anatomy of the triangle choke

Section titled “Anatomy of the triangle choke”

Trap triangle vs figure 4

Section titled “Trap triangle vs figure 4”

Position without the lock (trap triangle) vs finishing position (figure 4).

Elbow in concept

Section titled “Elbow in concept”

Elbow to knee connection

Section titled “Elbow to knee connection”

Breaking posture (armbar and triangle dilemma)

Section titled “Breaking posture (armbar and triangle dilemma)”

Mechanics of locking the triangle

Section titled “Mechanics of locking the triangle”

Arm across vs same side

Section titled “Arm across vs same side”

Maximizing ability to lock (body type considerations)

Section titled “Maximizing ability to lock (body type considerations)”

Using hands to assist with the lock

Section titled “Using hands to assist with the lock”

Creating the angle

Section titled “Creating the angle”

Locking the legs

Section titled “Locking the legs”

Preventing the stack

Section titled “Preventing the stack”

Front Triangle (Offense)

Section titled “Front Triangle (Offense)”

Breaking posture

Section titled “Breaking posture”

Locking

Section titled “Locking”

Finishing mechanics

Section titled “Finishing mechanics”

When arm tucked to hip (armbar and kimura options)

Section titled “When arm tucked to hip (armbar and kimura options)”

Other Triangles

Section titled “Other Triangles”

Rear triangle

Section titled “Rear triangle”

From back control, other submission options.

Side triangle

Section titled “Side triangle”

Dilemma with kimura.

Inverted triangle

Section titled “Inverted triangle”

Reverse triangle

Section titled “Reverse triangle”

Entries

Section titled “Entries”
  • Closed guard: push-pull
  • Closed guard: overhook
  • Z-guard: overhook
  • From side control

Defense and Escapes

Section titled “Defense and Escapes”

Prevention

Section titled “Prevention”

Escaping with posture

Section titled “Escaping with posture”
  • Posture escape
  • Shrug escape
  • Stepover escape

Escaping from broken posture

Section titled “Escaping from broken posture”
  • Stack
  • Arm jam

Late stage escape

Section titled “Late stage escape”

Summary

Section titled “Summary”

Coaching Guide

Section titled “Coaching Guide”

Common entries and sequences

Section titled “Common entries and sequences”

Common problems and cues

Section titled “Common problems and cues”
Section titled “Recommended games”

Resources

Section titled “Resources”