The Collar Sleeve Guard is one of the most versatile and easiest guards to learn in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… In fact, it’s so versatile, that one of the easiest Triangle Choke setups comes from it!
The collar sleeve guard is characterized by establishing collar control and a sleeve grip on one side. By getting these grips, you can control the upper body of your opponent, which makes it easier for you to use off-balancing techniques (kuzushi) by pulling the gi towards you. The legs can be positioned in several ways. The most common position is to place the foot on your opponent’s hips.
This is perhaps the most basic one and is typically taught to beginners. As you become more experienced, you’ll naturally transition your leg position to other guards like the De La Riva and lasso, depending on the reaction of your opponents.
Here’s how to set up this Triangle Choke from Collar Sleeve. Mikey Musumeci demonstrates:
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