You’ve probably seen the video in which a grappler, trying to do the Flying Armbar, falls down and seriously injures his neck… A horrific incident, one which everyone is extremely sad about and which is bound to leave everyone that watches it – even the most cold-blooded of jiujiteiros out there – with sweaty palms.
Therefore, it’s only natural to ask: are the flying submissions even worth trying? Are they ever worth it?
As a general rule, it’s probably best if you stay away from flying submissions. However, if you really want to learn them, then here’s a simple Flying Triangle Choke setup.
Garry Tonon demonstrates it on the video below:
Craig Jones shows step by step how to hit the flying triangle that he used during his ADCC run.
To learn more from Craig Jones check out his new DVD Set “The Triangle Machine” –
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