Class 07 - Triangle Choke - Guard [GU-10]; Haymaker Punch Defense [GU-30]
If you achieve the mount but are unable to maintain control, you should resort to the guard position. From the guard, you can neutralize
punches and submit your opponent with one of several techniques. In this lesson we will discuss the Triangle Choke which is one of
the most amazing techniques of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, since it gives any individual the ability to render their opponent unconscious from
the bottom of the fight. In this lesson, you will learn the finishing steps first and then you will learn two setup variations of the Triangle
Choke.
Technical Slices™
1) Triangle Finish (Preparation Drill)
Essential Detail: Walk shoulders back to facilitate the neck bite and full lockup
Most Common Mistake: No thigh squeeze and no patience during final squeeze
Bad Guy Reminder: Stay rigid on top of your opponent, and increase the forward lean after each successful repetition
Drill Orders: Start from Triangle Setup position, 1 repetition, reverse roles
2) Stage 1.5 Variation
Indicator: Opponent is in your guard and you are able to establish Stage 1.5.
Essential Detail: Shrimp out to insert knee more effectively
Most Common Mistake: Weak body and head control during the setup steps
Drill Orders: Start from Stage 1, 1 repetition, reverse roles
3) Giant Killer Variation
Indicator: Opponent is in your guard and is too large for you to apply the Stage 1.5 Variation.
Essential Detail: Effective head block and shrimp movement
Most Common Mistake: Weak foot placement on hips
Bad Guy Reminder: Keep driving forward during the technique
Safety Tip: Don’t kick your partner in the face
Drill Orders: Start from Stage 1, 1 repetition, reverse roles
In many cases, the precise movement and aim of your opponent’s strikes are hard to predict. Sometimes, however, your opponent is
so eager to attack you that their punch is totally predictable. The “Haymaker” punch is used when a determined attacker comes at you
from a distance with the objective of putting all of their body weight behind one killer punch. Because of the haymaker punch’s power
and predictability, the best option is to slip underneath it and get behind your opponent.
Technical Slices™
1) Haymaker Punch Defense
Indicator: Opponent throws an overcommitted and very predictable haymaker punch at you.
Essential Detail: Step with the correct leg and protect your face with the front arm
Most Common Mistake:: Head remains in front of chest instead of slipping around the back
Bad Guy Reminder: Aim for the head to make the punch as real as possible
Safety Tip: Refrain from actually hitting your partner during practice
Drill Orders: Start from standing, Slip the Haymaker, control rear clinch for 5 seconds, reverse roles