Rudy Canales' High Percentage Triangle Choke

Rudy Canales (@rudyrexxvc), 3rd degree black belt and owner of Violet Crown Jiu Jitsu, gets the back-of-tricep grip, breaks the belt grip with the shin and knee, and slides to the triangle or armbar. From the video: https://youtu.be/xI_CLcOdyX8

Flow outline

  1. Back Of Tricep Grip

    • With the left hand, grab the back of the tricep and close the guard.
    • From Rudy Canales (@rudyrexxvc), 3rd degree black belt and owner of Violet Crown Jiu Jitsu, in the video "A High Percentage Triangle Choke."
    • Grip: left hand gets the back of the tricep
    • Close guard after securing the grip
    • Grip: sometimes start from collar sleeve and end up on the back of the tricep
    • Key detail The back-of-tricep grip is strong because they cannot easily pull the arm out.

  2. Feet On Hips Open Guard

    • Transition to open guard with feet on the hips while looking for the collar and sleeve controls.
    • Feet on the hips in open guard
    • Looking for the collar and sleeve grips
    • Key detail Watch for him grabbing the lapel and the belt.

  3. Break Belt Grip With Shin

    • When the opponent grabs the belt, break the grip using the shin and knee.
    • Pin and break the belt grip with the shin and knee
    • Switch over to the left side hip
    • Key detail Use the shin and knee to break the belt grip.

  4. Slide To Triangle

    • Slide straight into the triangle and lock it up for the choke.
    • Slide straight to the triangle
    • Lock it up for the choke

  5. Hook Leg To Armbar

    • Hook the leg to pull into position, throw the leg over the head, and go for the armbar.
    • Hook the leg to pull yourself into position
    • Throw the leg over the head for the armbar
    • Key detail Hooking the leg is a great habit so he cannot pick you up and slam you.

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