Hip Connection | Leg Drag | Arm Triangle

Maintaining hip connection is crucial for control. When the opponent forward rolls, establish a leg drag position and prepare to counter their resistance. As they push away to recover, use their force against them by sliding your hand behind their elbow, allowing you to close the distance.

1. Slide into the opponent, aiming to get your arm deep around their neck, positioning the pit of your elbow at their neck.
2. Ensure your shoulder is directly under their chin, not on the jaw, and use a "pez dispenser" motion to lift their head.
3. Apply a "torture rack" concept by pulling their head in one direction and their lower body in the opposite direction, using leverage rather than strength.
4. Walk your hands as deep as possible for a secure grip, using your head to push their shoulder if they resist.
5. Adopt a palm-to-palm grip with the hand closest to their head palm down and the other palm up, using a monkey grip.
6. Drive your weight forward in a tripod position, using your shoulder to lift their chin and pulling your hand through their shoulder into your chest.
7. Keep your knee attached to the opponent's body, following through to Knee on Belly after passing their guard.
8. After stabilizing, drop your hip to the mat and pull the opponent towards you to finish with an arm triangle choke.

Patience and incremental adjustments are key to securing the position and submission. Leverage and body weight are more effective than arm strength alone. Focus on proper angles and using your entire body to apply pressure for a successful finish.