Closed Guard

Setting up a triangle from the closed guard begins with the same grips used in the half guard triangle. Start by turning the body to create an angle, similar to the knee shield position in half guard.

1. Control the opponent's posture by reaching over their head and opening the legs to kick off the mat, sitting at an angle on top of the opponent's knee.
2. Work on getting an overhook on one arm and control the opponent's wrist with the other hand, grabbing your own wrist to secure the grip.
3. Adjust your hips to the side to create less space for the opponent to apply pressure on your thigh, making it easier for your legs to slip out for the triangle.
4. Continue to adjust your position, scooting your hips out until you feel comfortable on the side.
5. Once the overhook and wrist control are secured, keep adjusting your position. The more you adjust, the easier it will be to slip your leg over for the triangle.
6. Push the opponent's hand through and lock a triangle over your own hands to maintain control and prevent them from posturing up.
7. Once the legs are locked, you can remove your hands from the triangle setup and start finishing the submission by scooting your hips up, pulling their arm across, adjusting the triangle, and pulling their head down.

This technique emphasizes the importance of posture control, hip adjustment, and maintaining grips to successfully execute a triangle from the closed guard.