Neck strangles·Carotid arteries and jugular veins · Gi & no-gi
Sitting Arm Triangle.
Arm triangle from seated position using downward pressure angle
Risk level
Medium
carotid arteries and jugular veins
Tap urgency
Moderate
tap response
Difficulty
4
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
6
/ 10
Positions
18
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
What it is
Arm triangle from seated position using downward pressure angle
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
7/10
Escapability
2/10
Versatility
6/10
Danger level
6/10
01
TAP URGENCY: URGENT—sitting position prevents body weight escape options
02
Release immediately when partner taps; sitting creates unusually tight mechanics
03
Partner has fewer defensive positions available; tap urgency is higher
04
Apply pressure carefully and gradually to prevent unexpected lock transitions
05
Ensure partner can communicate clearly even with limited positional control
WHITE — ILLEGALBLUE — ILLEGALPURPLE — LEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL
18 ways in.
All18entriesin the App Store↗CONTROLLING80
Head-and-Arm Control
Arm trapped, shoulder drives - arm triangle, darce, mount step over
CONTROLLING60
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
CONTROLLING60
100 Kilos
Sprawled chest pin - control and hunt submissions
CONTROLLING50
Shoulder of Justice
Drive shoulder hard, use body weight, attack reactions, maintain pressure
CONTROLLING50
S-Mount
One knee up, one down - isolate arm, attack armbar
CONTROLLING50
Mount
Heavy hips with submission threats
CONTROLLING50
Modified Scarf Hold
Arm trapped in armpit - control head, attack submissions
CONTROLLING50
High Mount
Knees at armpits, hips heavy - attack arms, choke neck
CONTROLLING40
Technical Mount
Knee near head, wide base - trap arm, take back
CONTROLLING40
Quarter Mount
Knee over, control far arm - mount, back, s-mount, arm triangle
CONTROLLING40
North-South Spin Trap
Trap arm, heavy chest - north-south choke, kimura, block spin
CONTROLLING40
Hon Kesa Gatame
Chest across them, arm trapped - pin tight, attack submissions
CONTROLLING40
Crossface
Forearm driving across jaw - control head, block turn
CONTROLLING30
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
CONTROLLING30
Quarter Nelson
Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck
GUARDING20
Z-Guard
Shin frame active - prevent pressure, sweep
GUARDING20
K-Guard
Knee shield active with sweep angles
GUARDING20
Half Guard
Fighting to free trapped leg and pass
// Sitting Arm Triangle · Neck strangles
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