triangle choke

Legs form noose

A triangle choke is a chokehold in martial arts, especially Brazilian jiu-jitsu, where the attacker wraps their legs around the opponent's neck and one arm, forming a triangle shape.

The position compresses the carotid arteries, cutting blood flow to the brain: She locked in a tight triangle choke from guard.

Also called a sankaku-jime in judo.

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figure four · guard · mount · squeeze · carotid · strangle · MMA · UFC · fight night · guillotine · opponent · neck · thighs · pressure · rolling · mat · sparring · dominant position

Opposites
submission type

triangle chokearmbar

Elbow hyperextension hold

kimura · heel hook · kneebar · ankle lock · wristlock

positional control

triangle chokeescape

Flight from captivity

tapping out

combat approach

triangle chokestriking

Noticeably impressive

knockout · punch · kick · elbow strike · knee strike

Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Rated PG