How to Do the Triangle Choke in Brazilian Jujitsu

Strangely enough, the triangle choke in Brazilian Jujitsu was made famous when Mel Gibson performed it in Lethal Weapon I. The entire fight sequence, of which the triangle choke was the final move, had been choreographed by the famous Gracie family, the founders of the most one of the effective martial arts, Gracie Jujitsu. You don't have to be Mel Gibson to appreciate the effectiveness of the triangle choke. Indeed, it is a choke used in countless martial arts and MMA events.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

1. Utilize the guard when your attacker brings you to the ground. If you are on your back, wrap your legs around your attacker's waist, preventing him from punching you in the face. From here, you can begin to do the triangle choke in Brazilian Jujitsu.

2. Push one of your attacker's arms in, and pin it so he's unable to use it.

3. Bring one of your legs over the attackers shoulder, bringing your attacker's body closer to your own. This also restricts his freedom of movement. Keep the pinned arm of your attacker close to your chest.

4. Move your leg from your attacker's shoulder and wrap it behind your opponent's neck.

5. Place your other leg over the leg that's wrapped behind your opponent's neck. It will form a T-bone position.

6. Grasp the back of your attacker's head and bring it forward as you squeeze your legs.

7. Release the triangle choke in Brazilian Jujitsu when your opponent taps out or when instructed by the referee.

Resources

• Marc Zee helps to demonstrate the triangle choke.

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