The triangle set up works well but does require decent hip mobility which some students found difficult. If this is the case for you, you should invest some effort in working on it. Hip mobility is not really optional for good grappling. That said, while you are working on it, we also covered two more upper body focused options. Our check down for deciding which to attempt is where our opponent posts their hand. When we off balance them from the collar grip, they can either post over our arm or under our arm. Either way we have a response.

In the first circumstance, when our opponent posts over our arm we looked to hit the arm triangle. Pull hard down on the collar grip to both help you sit up and to keep their hand posted on the mat. Next look to trap the tricep with your head, pushing your ear into their arm. Last let go of the collar and wrap your bicep around the far side of their neck and take a ‘RNC’ grip. Many people think arm triangles from the bottom do not work, but they do if you have enough of an angle. Luckily for this entry we have already won the flank side and the choke should come on quickly.