Neck strangles·Neck · Gi & no-gi
Sankaku Jime
Triangle Strangle
Triangle
Triangle Choke.
Leg triangle compressing both carotid arteries using shin and trapped shoulder
Risk level
Low
neck
Tap urgency
Moderate
tap response
Difficulty
3
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
5
/ 10
Positions
59
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
What it is
Leg triangle compressing both carotid arteries using shin and trapped shoulder
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
3/10
Learning priority
10/10
Escapability
3/10
Versatility
9/10
Danger level
5/10
01
Release immediately on tap - unconsciousness in 8-10 seconds
02
Watch for limp body or snoring - signs of unconsciousness
03
Never crank neck forward violently - risks vertebrae injury
04
Avoid explosive postural escapes - causes neck hyperextension
05
Tap early to head pressure or tunnel vision symptoms
06
Communicate pressure levels clearly during drilling
07
Apply gradual pressure allowing partner to recognize danger
WHITE — LEGALBLUE — LEGALPURPLE — LEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL
59 ways in.
All59entriesin the App Store↗GUARDING100
High Guard
Climb high and attack with chained submissions
GUARDING90
Spider Guard
Control distance while attacking with sweeps and submissions
CONTROLLING90
Mounted Triangle
Triangle locked from top - figure-four neck and arm
CONTROLLING90
High Mount
Knees at armpits, hips heavy - attack arms, choke neck
GUARDING90
Collar Sleeve Guard
Break posture, chain triangles, armbars, and omoplatas
GUARDING90
Closed Guard
Control distance while attacking in combinations
GUARDING80
Williams Guard
Closed guard submission attacks
GUARDING80
Rubber Guard
Control posture with leg hook, attack from angles
GUARDING80
Clamp Guard
Clamp shoulder, isolate arm - chain submissions
GUARDING70
Z-Guard
Shin frame active - prevent pressure, sweep
GUARDING70
Worm Guard
Lapel binding creates sweeps and back entries
GUARDING70
Tripod Guard
Anchor ankle and frame hip - sickle and tripod sweeps
GUARDING70
Tornado Guard
Invert and roll - tornado sweeps from shoulders
GUARDING70
Standing in Closed Guard
Grip and pull down - prevent guard break
GUARDING70
Squid Guard
Wrap lapel through legs - break posture, attack chokes
CONTROLLING70
S-Mount
One knee up, one down - isolate arm, attack armbar
GUARDING70
Open Guard
Switch guard types while attacking sweeps and submissions
GUARDING70
Octopus Guard
Entangle limbs - sweep and submit combinations
CONTROLLING70
Mount
Heavy hips with submission threats
GUARDING70
Matrix Guard
Angle shifts and mobility for retention
GUARDING70
Lasso Guard
Arm isolated for sweeps and submissions
GUARDING70
K-Guard
Knee shield active with sweep angles
GUARDING70
Gubber Guard
Feed lapels for chokes and sweeps
CONTROLLING60
Technical Mount
Knee near head, wide base - trap arm, take back
GUARDING60
Stack Pressure
Stack weight on shoulders - choose passing angle
GUARDING60
Lapel Guard
Control lapel around leg - sweep, off-balance
GUARDING60
Headquarters Guard
Distance managed while transitioning guard systems
GUARDING60
Half Guard
Fighting to free trapped leg and pass
GUARDING60
Half Butterfly Guard
Control trap while sweeping from hook
GUARDING60
De La Riva
Hook controls shin - sweep, back take, berimbolo
GUARDING60
Combat Base
Fighting for posture while advancing position
CONTROLLING40
Uke Gatame
Pin arm across chest, heavy pressure - armlocks, control head, advance
CONTROLLING40
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
GUARDING40
Seated Guard
Control grips and pull into guard
GUARDING40
RDLR Knee-Shield Hybrid
RDLR hook knee shield control
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
GUARDING40
Knee Shield
Shield frames chest - sweep and attack
CONTROLLING40
Knee on Belly
Knee driving into belly - stay mobile, transition fast
CONTROLLING40
Kimura Trap System
Kimura locked, control movement - sweep, take back, hunt submissions
CONTROLLING40
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
GUARDING40
Double Seated Open
Fight for grips and guard entries
CONTROLLING40
Crucifix
Both arms isolated - attack freely, no defense
GUARDING40
Coyote Half Guard
Lever sweeps and back takes from bottom
GUARDING40
Butterfly Guard
Hook and lift for sweeps
GUARDING40
93 Guard
Deep De La Riva hook plus hip shin wedge - berimbolo and knee tap
CONTROLLING30
Shoulder of Justice
Drive shoulder hard, use body weight, attack reactions, maintain pressure
GUARDING30
Shin-to-Shin Guard
Apply shin pressure - track movement, attack single legs
GUARDING30
Reverse De La Riva
Reverse hook control - sweeps to back exposure
GUARDING30
Panda Guard
Sitting guard control with attack angles
CONTROLLING30
Modified Scarf Hold
Arm trapped in armpit - control head, attack submissions
GUARDING30
Lockdown
Trap leg with figure-four - off-balance, sweep platform
GUARDING30
Leg Drag
Trapped leg pinned across body - advance or take back
GUARDING30
Knee Cut
Slice the knee through - underhook, flatten, pin
GUARDING30
Deep Half Lockdown
Lockdown legs - sweep and back take
GUARDING30
De La X Guard
Two-leg suspension - sweep both sides, back take, leg-lock entries
GUARDING20
X-Guard
Elevate and sweep from crossed leg hooks
GUARDING20
Single Leg X
Elevate and sweep from leg control
GUARDING20
Quarter Guard
Recover second leg for guard
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