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Step 1
Begin the arm triangle in either half guard or full guard position. This is where you are fully on top of the opponent or on top but to the side of the opponent.
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Step 2
Wrap your arms securely around the opponents head and arm. Then clasp your hands to secure the initial hold. Place your head against the upper part of the opponent's triceps and your bicep against the opponent's neck.
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Step 3
Push the weight of your body forward by using the feet to get better advantage on the opponent. Apply the weight of the forward movement of the arm to the opponent's neck. Your right hand then grasps the bicep of your left arm while you place your left hand on your head.
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Step 4
Put the pressure on the bicep that is on the opponent's neck. Be very aware of the opponent's ability to breathe. Unless in mortal danger, ease the pressure in the arm triangle if the opponent starts to lose consciousness.
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Step 5
Lift the opponent's head and squeeze until the opponent gives up. Remember to use the leverage from the drive to complete the arm triangle. Do not use arm strength for power in this move--power comes from the push forward and the shoulder.
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Step 6
Dismount from the move by lifting the feet up and jumping to the side of the opponent. At the same time release the arm triangle hold and rise off the floor.
