Kata-Gatame/ Head and arm choke/ Arm Triangle choke is used as a hold down in Judo, and it is mostly used as a choke in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and mixed martial arts.
There are many schools of thought regarding the best positioning for the top attacking partner. Some advocate laying flat on the ground with the hips low. Others prefer turning to a 90 degree angle, while others like to put a knee on the ground and drive forward.
So you have an Arm Triangle in place, but your opponent is resisting…
Here’s what you could do: transition to a Triangle Choke!
Gianni Grippo demonstrates this Arm Triangle to Triangle Choke setup on the video below:
Discover hidden details that make the Arm Triangle more effective than ever.
- Neil Melanson is a catch wrestling master who has helped train some of the best MMA champions of all-time
- Use different variations that adapt the Arm Triangle in a way that ANYONE can use to increase their efficiency and leverage.
