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Arm Triangle
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Also called: arm strangle, arm triangle, arm triangle choke, arm triangle positioning, bicep-neck-connection, katak katami
34videos
17channels
15 gi · 10 no-gi
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Off With Their Head: The Arm Triangle by Neil Melanson
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- Apply pressure from control
- Adjust your angle and footwork
- Refine one-handed finishing mechanics
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6- Gift WrapWhen: opponent escapes
- Back TakeWhen: opponent gives up back to avoid arm triangle
- Side ControlWhen: dismounting after submission finish
- Chair SitWhen: use chair sit to maintain control when arm triangle
- Triangle ChokeWhen: chain arm triangle into triangle when hard to finish
- Full MountWhen: arm triangle defense leads to mount transition
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