Neck strangles·Neck · Gi & no-gi
Back Triangle
Triangle from Back Control
Rear Triangle.
Triangle configuration from back control trapping neck and arm
Risk level
Low
neck
Tap urgency
Moderate
tap response
Difficulty
4
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
5
/ 10
Positions
17
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
What it is
Triangle configuration from back control trapping neck and arm
What you do
The step-by-step execution breakdown lives in the app — mechanics, tips, and the full entry sequence.
Open1submission detailin the App Store↗Setup complexity
4/10
Learning priority
8/10
Escapability
1/10
Versatility
6/10
Danger level
5/10
01
TAP URGENCY: MODERATE—rear triangle from back control using leg mechanics
02
Release immediately when partner taps; back control prevents leg escape
03
Apply triangle pressure gradually from the back control entry point
04
Partner hip flexibility and comfort with leg positioning is important
05
Ensure partner maintains breathing despite legs and body weight pressure
WHITE — LEGALBLUE — LEGALPURPLE — LEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL
17 ways in.
All17entriesin the App Store↗CONTROLLING70
Short Base Back Control
Hooks high and tight - stay low, attack chokes
CONTROLLING70
Back Mount
Hooks locked tight - control hips, attack neck
CONTROLLING60
Back Control
Seat belt grip with rear naked choke threat
CONTROLLING50
Turtle
Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back
CONTROLLING50
Body Triangle
Triangle locked, grip secured - squeeze tight, attack chokes
CONTROLLING50
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
CONTROLLING50
Crab Ride Inversion
Hooks stay connected, follow their roll, hunt for back
CONTROLLING40
Truck
Leg locked, head controlled - twister, calf slicer, back take
CONTROLLING40
Technical Mount
Knee near head, wide base - trap arm, take back
CONTROLLING40
Quarter Nelson
Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck
CONTROLLING40
Inverted Turtle
Opponent inverted - stay balanced, take back when rolling
CONTROLLING40
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
CONTROLLING40
Crab Ride
Wide base on back - stay mobile, follow movement
INITIATING30
Standing Back Control
Back taken standing - choke or drag down
CONTROLLING30
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
CONTROLLING30
Crucifix
Both arms isolated - attack freely, no defense
CONTROLLING30
Body Lock Ride
Heavy chest pressure with tight body lock control
// Rear Triangle · Neck strangles
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