Atlas/NECK STRANGLES/Rear Triangle
Neck strangles·Neck · Gi & no-gi
Back Triangle
Triangle from Back Control

Rear Triangle.

Triangle configuration from back control trapping neck and arm

// REAR TRIANGLE
5
DANGER / 10
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
//01—About this submission

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↗
//02—Stats breakdown
Setup complexity
4/10
Learning priority
8/10
Escapability
1/10
Versatility
6/10
Danger level
5/10
//03—Safety notes
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

//04—IBJJF belt legality
WHITE — LEGALBLUE — LEGALPURPLE — LEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL
//05—Entries by position

17 ways in.

All17entriesin the App Store↗
CONTROLLING70
Short Base Back Control
Hooks high and tight - stay low, attack chokes
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING70
Back Mount
Hooks locked tight - control hips, attack neck
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING60
Back Control
Seat belt grip with rear naked choke threat
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Turtle
Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Body Triangle
Triangle locked, grip secured - squeeze tight, attack chokes
6 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
10 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Crab Ride Inversion
Hooks stay connected, follow their roll, hunt for back
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Truck
Leg locked, head controlled - twister, calf slicer, back take
13 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Technical Mount
Knee near head, wide base - trap arm, take back
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Quarter Nelson
Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Inverted Turtle
Opponent inverted - stay balanced, take back when rolling
11 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
8 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Crab Ride
Wide base on back - stay mobile, follow movement
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
INITIATING30
Standing Back Control
Back taken standing - choke or drag down
14 ↗ transitionsInitiating
CONTROLLING30
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
19 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Crucifix
Both arms isolated - attack freely, no defense
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Body Lock Ride
Heavy chest pressure with tight body lock control
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
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