Neck strangles·Carotid arteries · Gi & no-gi
Ura Sankaku
Inverted Triangle
Reverse Triangle.
Inverted leg triangle with opposite arm configuration
Risk level
Medium
carotid arteries
Tap urgency
Moderate
tap response
Difficulty
4
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
5
/ 10
Positions
37
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
What it is
Inverted leg triangle with opposite arm configuration
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
6/10
Learning priority
5/10
Escapability
4/10
Versatility
4/10
Danger level
5/10
01
TAP URGENCY: MODERATE—reverse triangle can create unusual neck angles
02
Release immediately; the angle creates different pressure vectors than standard triangle
03
Ensure partner's neck maintains neutral alignment during entry and finish
04
Apply pressure gradually to allow partner to adjust body position
05
Communication is important due to unusual positioning and pressure angles
WHITE — ILLEGALBLUE — ILLEGALPURPLE — LEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL
37 ways in.
All37entriesin the App Store↗GUARDING60
Rubber Guard
Control posture with leg hook, attack from angles
CONTROLLING60
Mounted Triangle
Triangle locked from top - figure-four neck and arm
GUARDING50
Worm Guard
Lapel binding creates sweeps and back entries
GUARDING50
Williams Guard
Closed guard submission attacks
GUARDING50
Tornado Guard
Invert and roll - tornado sweeps from shoulders
GUARDING50
Squid Guard
Wrap lapel through legs - break posture, attack chokes
CONTROLLING50
S-Mount
One knee up, one down - isolate arm, attack armbar
GUARDING50
Octopus Guard
Entangle limbs - sweep and submit combinations
CONTROLLING50
North-South Spin Trap
Trap arm, heavy chest - north-south choke, kimura, block spin
GUARDING50
High Guard
Climb high and attack with chained submissions
CONTROLLING40
Technical Mount
Knee near head, wide base - trap arm, take back
CONTROLLING40
North-South
Chest over their head - heavy weight, kimura threats
CONTROLLING40
Mount
Heavy hips with submission threats
GUARDING40
Lasso Guard
Arm isolated for sweeps and submissions
GUARDING40
Lapel Guard
Control lapel around leg - sweep, off-balance
GUARDING40
Gubber Guard
Feed lapels for chokes and sweeps
CONTROLLING40
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
CONTROLLING30
Uke Gatame
Pin arm across chest, heavy pressure - armlocks, control head, advance
GUARDING30
Spider Guard
Control distance while attacking with sweeps and submissions
GUARDING30
Open Guard
Switch guard types while attacking sweeps and submissions
CONTROLLING30
Modified Scarf Hold
Arm trapped in armpit - control head, attack submissions
GUARDING30
Matrix Guard
Angle shifts and mobility for retention
GUARDING30
Knee Shield
Shield frames chest - sweep and attack
CONTROLLING30
High Mount
Knees at armpits, hips heavy - attack arms, choke neck
GUARDING30
Closed Guard
Control distance while attacking in combinations
GUARDING20
Z-Guard
Shin frame active - prevent pressure, sweep
CONTROLLING20
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
GUARDING20
RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid
RDLR hook knee shield control
GUARDING20
K-Guard
Knee shield active with sweep angles
GUARDING20
Headquarters Guard
Distance managed while transitioning guard systems
GUARDING20
Half Guard
Fighting to free trapped leg and pass
GUARDING20
Half Butterfly Guard
Control trap while sweeping from hook
GUARDING20
Double Seated Open
Fight for grips and guard entries
GUARDING20
De La Riva
Hook controls shin - sweep, back take, berimbolo
GUARDING20
Combat Base
Fighting for posture while advancing position
GUARDING20
Collar Sleeve Guard
Break posture, chain triangles, armbars, and omoplatas
GUARDING20
Clamp Guard
Clamp shoulder, isolate arm - chain submissions
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