Hero R + L Hands ->Opp Belt, Hero pushes belt away and postures
this will sometimes break the triangle but not likely
Hero R Hand ->Opp R Wrist Gi
Hero steps each leg up and then sits on butt; R Foot -> Opp L Armpit; L Foot ->Opp R Armpit
Hero kicks and arches back breaking Opp Triangle
Hero swims R Arm under Opp R Leg and pushes it -> R
Hero scissors Legs and comes -> R Craddle position
Here is a breakdown by Submissions 101 whose videos I have found very useful over the years. In the video he does it with his left arm being in the triangle but it is easy to see the concept. He also crosses his feet over the Opp stomach instead of putting them to the Opp Armpit.
Hero R Leg (UH) Opp L arm; Hero R Leg -> Opp R Back
Hero L Leg (OH – overhook) Opp R Arm/Shoulder
Hero L Ankle -> Back of Hero R Ankle
Hero lifts Hips up (Bridges)
Hero L Arm/Hand -> Opp L Elbow
Hero pull Opp L arm -> L
Hero R Hand -> Back of Opp Head on L Side
This helps to continually break Opp Posture
Hero L Hand switches with Hero R Hand; Hero L Hand -> Opp R Back of Head
Hero R Hand -> Hero L Shin
Hero R Foot -> Opp L Hip
this helps pivot Hero -> L
Hero R Foot drops -> Ground R
this creates even more angle for Hero
Hero L Hand -> Opp R Inner Thigh
this again helps with the rotation
Hero turns L -> 90 degrees
this sometimes creates a gap at Opp neck and with Hero L Leg
In order to get rid of this gap Hero L Leg straightens and then Hero pushes L Leg deeper -> Opp R Neck and finally reclamps
Hero R Leg/Back of Knee -> Hero L Shin/Ankle
Hero flexes both feet up; Brings Heels -> butt and lifts hips to finish triangle
Also Hero squeezes R and L Knees together
Stephen Kesting is a good friend of mine and I own a bunch of his DVDs and Apps. The following video has a detailed explanation of the fundamental triangle choke sequence. While I have never met Elliot I think he is also an excellent instructor. There is a wealth of info in their spider guard series.
Elliott Bayev and Stephan Kesting teach you how to tighten your triangle choke. From ‘Spider Guard Masterclass’, available on DVD – http://www.grapplearts.com/spiderguard
I learned this pass from a friend of mine a long time ago and had forgotten a bunch of steps until he retaught it to me recently. While it is in fresh in my mind I figured I better get some “Jiu Jitsu Notes” done on it…
Opp has Hero in Closed Guard
Hero R Hand -> Opp L Hip Gi; Hero keeps R Elbow back and tight to R Side
Hero L Hand -> Opp R Wrist Gi; Hero pulls Opp R Arm deep -> Hero L Hip; Again Hero L Elbow stays tight to side.
Hero R Leg steps back and L at about 45 degrees; (AST – At same time) Hero R Knee -> Opp Tail Bone
Hero drives upper body and hips back and L to break Opp Closed Guard
Hero steps L Leg forward and steps on to L foot with Knee bent.
Hero keeps L Knee squeezing tightly -> R
Hero L Arm pulls Opp R Arm deep and -> Outside of Hero L Leg
Again Hero L Elbow stays tight to side.
Hero L Hand transfers Opp R Wrist Gi -> Hero R Hand
Hero pulls Opp R Arm back deep to R Hip
Hero swims L Arm inside and under Opp R Leg (UH)
Hero brings Opp L Leg -> Hero L Shoulder
Hero R Hand -> Opp L Gi Collar thumb in
Hero can drive forearm across Opp neck to make this uncomfortable
Hero stays up on toes during transition for added pressure; Knees do not touch the ground
Hero R Arm will be under (UH) Opp R thigh after transition to side while still holding Opp R Wrist Gi
Hero R Hand can go -> Opp Belt
Hero can pull up on Opp Back/Belt to add even more stack pressure
Hero R Arm and Upper body drives Opp on to L Side to complete the pass
This is another terrific sequence but….. it is going to be hard to break down. Will try to be clear as possible…
Opp has Hero in R Z Guard
Hero R Arm/Hand (UH) -> Opp L Inner Thigh
Hero L Arm -> Opp L Back of Neck Collar Gi
(AST) Hero turns body -> R and sits L Hip -> Ground
Hero is now facing to Opp feet
Hero L Knee -> Opp R Hip/Stomach which prevents Opp from turning R into Hero
There are a few passing options from here but we are going to say that Hero decides to turn back L to a Knee slice
Hero turns L and Hero R + L Hands -> L + R above Opp Head; (AST)
Hero L Leg posts -> L; Hero R Knee -> Ground
this is kind of like a knee slice
in this case Opp 1/4 guards Hero R Ankle
Hero L leg reverse steps backwards -> Opp L side
Hero is again facing Opp Feet
Hero L Hand -> Opp R Ankle
Hero Head/Torso -> L and towards Opp Feet (AST) Hero R Hand -> Opp R Leg Back of knee
Hero R Leg drives deep between Opp Legs (try to get hip on hip)
this is critical to set up for the knee bar
Hero needs to drive both legs deep -> Opp BackGlute area
Hero R + L Ankle cross
Hero L Arm Swims (UH) inside Opp L Leg
from here Hero can finish knee bar by driving Hips forward
if this fails there is also an ankle lock -> Opp R ankle
Hero L Hand -> tip of Opp R foot; Hero L Arm (UH) Opp R Shin and Hero R Hand -> Hero L Forearm
Hero finishes ankle lock here
Okay those are the notes from one of my latest classes. I really like the movement ideas that are in this sequence but…. while doing a bit of research I came across one of Dean Lister’s youtube video which kind of destroys a couple of things above in relation with attacking the Knee bar and the Ankle Lock so I attached his video below. I am a big fan of Dean Lister and hope to train with at his gym one day.
Phew that is a lot to take in… but this is a nice sequence. I will break each one down to the best of my ability and try to get some videos linked that highlight each phase. Hope you enjoy and find it useful!
Open Guard Pass
Hero is standing in Opp Open Guard
Opp is leaning to Opp R side
Hero R Hand -> Opp L Hip Gi; Hero R Arm is inside of Opp L Leg
Hero L Hand -> Opp R Knee Gi; Hero L Arm is forcing Opp R Leg -> Ground
Hero Sprawls R + L Legs and keeps hips high
Hero L Arm drives Opp R Knee down and -> R
this forces Opp onto L side and allows Hero to pass Opp guard/legs
in this case Opp chooses to go to turtle; rolling away from Hero
Hero follows Opp with R Leg/Knee -> Opp L Leg/Hip area; Hero L Leg is posted -> L
Hero is now on Opp L side with Opp in Turtle Position
This now transitions into the Turtle Attack
Hero R Arm goes over Opp Back and Hero R Hand -> Opp R Inner Thigh
Hero uses R Arm to pull Opp back onto L side
sometimes it is good to get a reaction here by pushing the Opp -> R and when they counter back L assist their momentum back -> L
Opp is pulled back on to their L Side which sets up for the Dope mount and Head + Arm Attack
As Opp is falling onto L side Hero R Leg -> between Opp R + L Leg
Hero R Arm -> Opp R Neck; (AST) Hero Head -> Opp R Shoulder (ear to shoulder)
Hero windshield wipers legs; Hero L Shin -> R to trap Opp L Thigh and Hero R Leg -> (OH – Overhook) Opp R Leg
Hero is now in Dope mount and is setup for Head and Arm Choke
from here it is important for hero to sink Head and Arm deep by driving Hero R Arm hard -> L
Hero L Leg slides up -> Opp R side to secure mount
Important to pin Opp Shoulders -> Ground
Hero jumps R + L Leg -> L and stays up on toes with hips in air
from here Hero can finish Head + Arm Choke by dropping hips, staying on toes and walking legs/body around clockwise -> L
but we are going to say that Opp defends by either putting arms together or doing ‘telephone’ defence
from here we are going to transition from failed Head and Arm -> Triangle
Hero L Arm/Hand -> Opp Gi Stomach
this is just a bait to make Opp think you are attacking his Gi
Opp defends with L Hand by trying to block Hero L Arm/Hand
Hero L Hand -> Opp L Wrist Gi and pulls Opp Arm -> L
this is the trap
Hero L Knee slides up -> Opp R Shoulder/Back
Hero R Leg steps over Opp L Arm; Hero R foot -> back of Opp L Neck
kind of like ‘S Mount’
through this transition Hero maintains downward shoulder pressure
Hero L Hand -> Hero R Shin
this is setting up for triangle
Hero R Hand -> Hero R Back of thigh
this is a very strong position as it effectively traps Opp L Arm in place
Hero rolls -> R and on to back; (AST – At same time) Hero L foot -> Opp R Hip
Hero stabilizes position in anticipation of applying triangle
Hero L Back of Knee -> Hero R ankle
from here Hero finishes triangle by pulling down on head, squeezing knees together etc…
there is also a strong armlock throughout this triangle that can be applied to Opp R Arm
