Submission · Choke · Intermediate
IntermediateChokeGi & no-gi

Mounted triangle

A submission (choke) you hit from S-mount and Mount (Tate Shiho Gatame). Intermediate level.

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How to Set Up the Triangle Choke from Mount (Gift Wrap)

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Starts from

Get to one of these positions first, then look for the mounted triangle.

Key steps

Choke. Tap early in training, and let go as soon as your partner taps.

  1. From mount, trap their arm
  2. Swing your leg over their neck
  3. Lock the triangle
  4. Squeeze
If they defend it

They escape the arm: switch to the armbar.

Common mistakes

Common mistake

Losing the arm.

Key details
  • Climb high first
  • Keep their arm trapped

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Practice

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