Flying Triangle

Key principles

• · Controlling one arm (pulling it across or pinning it) before jumping ensures the correct arm is trapped inside the triangle.
• · The hip-to-shoulder level change and explosive upward jump are driven by pulling the opponent's posture down while climbing the hips high onto the neck.
• · Locking the triangle in the air—diamond or figure-four—before reaching the ground prevents the opponent from posturing out or stacking.
• · Angling off to the choking side once grounded maximizes carotid compression and removes stacking leverage.
• · If the opponent resists by keeping posture tall, converting to an armbar from the triangle position is the primary contingency.

Execution

1. 1 From standing, secure a strong grip on the opponent's same-side wrist or sleeve and an opposite-side collar, lapel, or neck tie to control posture and distance.
2. 2 Step your foot onto the opponent's same-side hip (the side of the trapped arm), pull their posture forward and down, then explosively jump, swinging your free leg over and behind their neck.
3. 3 In the air, clamp both legs tight—one leg across the back of the neck and the other hooking under the trapped arm—and lock the triangle by placing the knee-pit of the neck-side leg over the ankle of the other leg.
4. 4 As you descend, angle your body perpendicular to the opponent, pull the trapped arm across your centerline, and squeeze your knees together while lifting your hips to finish the choke.