Atlas/NECK STRANGLES/Arm Triangle

Neck strangles·Carotid arteries · Gi & no-gi

Kata Gatame

Arm-in Triangle

Side Choke

Arm Triangle.

Blood choke using trapped shoulder compressing carotids

// ARM TRIANGLE

5

DANGER / 10

Risk level

Medium

carotid arteries

Tap urgency

Urgent

tap response

Difficulty

3

/ 5 — setup

Danger level

5

/ 10

Positions

47

entry points

Perm. damage

No

irreversible risk

//01—About this submission

What it is

Blood choke using trapped shoulder compressing carotids

What you do

The step-by-step execution breakdown lives in the app — mechanics, tips, and the full entry sequence.

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//02—Stats breakdown

Setup complexity

3/10

Learning priority

9/10

Escapability

5/10

Versatility

8/10

Danger level

5/10

//03—Safety notes

01

TAP URGENCY: URGENT—arm triangle unconsciousness arrives very quickly (5-7 seconds)

02

Release immediately upon tap; delay even one second risks unconsciousness

03

The trapped arm adds complexity; ensure partner can signal tap clearly

04

Apply pressure gradually to allow partner to recognize danger early

05

Avoid with partners unfamiliar with the submission mechanics and signals

//04—IBJJF belt legality

WHITE — LEGALBLUE — LEGALPURPLE — LEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL

//05—Entries by position

47 ways in.

All47entriesin the App Store↗

Head-and-Arm Control

Arm trapped, shoulder drives - arm triangle, darce, mount step over

9 ↗ transitionsControlling

Sprawled chest pin - control and hunt submissions

19 ↗ transitionsControlling

Heavy crossface while hunting submissions

20 ↗ transitionsControlling

Shoulder of Justice

Drive shoulder hard, use body weight, attack reactions, maintain pressure

7 ↗ transitionsControlling

Knee over, control far arm - mount, back, s-mount, arm triangle

11 ↗ transitionsControlling

Heavy hips with submission threats

18 ↗ transitionsControlling

Modified Scarf Hold

Arm trapped in armpit - control head, attack submissions

13 ↗ transitionsControlling

Forearm driving across jaw - control head, block turn

14 ↗ transitionsControlling

Technical Mount

Knee near head, wide base - trap arm, take back

9 ↗ transitionsControlling

One knee up, one down - isolate arm, attack armbar

10 ↗ transitionsControlling

Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck

12 ↗ transitionsControlling

Mounted Crucifix

Both arms dead in mount - open the collar choke

8 ↗ transitionsControlling

Knee driving into belly - stay mobile, transition fast

19 ↗ transitionsControlling

Knees at armpits, hips heavy - attack arms, choke neck

15 ↗ transitionsControlling

Pin arm across chest, heavy pressure - armlocks, control head, advance

12 ↗ transitionsControlling

Twister Side Control

Leg hooked, chest heavy - twister grip, spinal pressure, back take

14 ↗ transitionsControlling

Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard

19 ↗ transitionsControlling

Over-under locked - trip or dump them

19 ↗ transitionsInitiating

North-South Spin Trap

Trap arm, heavy chest - north-south choke, kimura, block spin

18 ↗ transitionsControlling

Chest over their head - heavy weight, kimura threats

16 ↗ transitionsControlling

Grapevine Mount

Legs laced wide, hips heavy - flatten, drain, then climb

9 ↗ transitionsControlling

Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount

10 ↗ transitionsControlling

Turtle Crucifix

Near arm in figure-four, far arm controlled - bow-and-arrow, armbar

13 ↗ transitionsControlling

Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back

20 ↗ transitionsControlling

Converting sprawl defense into controlling attack position with submission threats

20 ↗ transitionsControlling

Kimura Trap System

Kimura locked, control movement - sweep, take back, hunt submissions

12 ↗ transitionsControlling

Hon Kesa Gatame

Chest across them, arm trapped - pin tight, attack submissions

17 ↗ transitionsControlling

Head trapped - finish guillotine or take back

18 ↗ transitionsInitiating

Defensive Shell

Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe

8 ↗ transitionsControlling

Both arms isolated - attack freely, no defense

9 ↗ transitionsControlling

Hands locked around head and leg - compress tight

10 ↗ transitionsControlling

Heavy chest pressure with tight body lock control

14 ↗ transitionsControlling

Hooks locked tight - control hips, attack neck

14 ↗ transitionsControlling

Seat belt grip with rear naked choke threat

12 ↗ transitionsControlling

Short Base Back Control

Hooks high and tight - stay low, attack chokes

7 ↗ transitionsControlling

Triangle locked, grip secured - squeeze tight, attack chokes

6 ↗ transitionsControlling

Knee shield active with sweep angles

22 ↗ transitionsGuarding

Inverted Turtle

Opponent inverted - stay balanced, take back when rolling

11 ↗ transitionsControlling

Fighting to free trapped leg and pass

32 ↗ transitionsGuarding

Wide base on back - stay mobile, follow movement

9 ↗ transitionsControlling

Hand on neck, pull head down, snap or throw

33 ↗ transitionsInitiating

Collar-and-Elbow

Collar and elbow gripped, control posture, set up attacks

32 ↗ transitionsInitiating

Shin frame active - prevent pressure, sweep

15 ↗ transitionsGuarding

Reverse Kesa Gatame

Facing their legs, control arm - attack legs, take back

14 ↗ transitionsControlling

Control distance while attacking in combinations

21 ↗ transitionsGuarding

Stack weight on shoulders - choose passing angle

16 ↗ transitionsGuarding

Headquarters Guard

Distance managed while transitioning guard systems

32 ↗ transitionsGuarding

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