Key Takeaways The triangle choke is a blood choke applied with the legs, targeting the carotid arteries. It is mainly set up from closed guard, but also from mount or as a flying triangle. The legs must form a triangle around the opponent’s head and one arm, which gives the technique its name. Anderson Silva,…
Key Takeaways The Rear Naked Choke (RNC) is a blood choke applied from back control, targeting the carotid arteries. The “V” grip formed by the biceps and forearm compresses both sides of the neck at the same time. When applied correctly, it can cause a loss of consciousness within seconds. Khabib Nurmagomedov, Charles Oliveira and…
An iconic shoulder lock in BJJ and MMA, named in honor of Masahiko Kimura.
Key Takeaways Ground and Pound (G&P) means striking an opponent on the ground from a position of control. The power comes from trunk rotation and the piston effect, in addition to arm strength. Control before you strike is the golden rule: a poorly secured G&P leaves you open to the opponent’s submissions. Punches, elbows and…
Key Takeaways Closed guard means trapping the opponent between your legs from the bottom, with your ankles locked. It is one of the few offensive positions available from the bottom: the triangle, kimura and armbar come naturally from it. The practitioner has all four limbs available, while the opponent on top only has two arms:…
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