Same Side Drag | Triangle

Executing a same side arm drag to set up a triangle choke involves using the opponent's movement and reactions to your advantage. As the opponent attempts to regain control by pummeling their arm back around your body, you can capitalize on this moment to initiate a flying attack.

1. Begin with the same side arm drag, following your opponent's movement.
2. As both you and your opponent come up, and they pull their elbow back to wrap around your body, be prepared to act.
3. Post on one hand to stabilize yourself. Your body should face the post to maximize hip mobility.
4. Jump and attach your high leg to the opponent's upper back to keep them down.
5. Pivot off the posted hand, rotate your body, and free your other leg to catch the opponent in a triangle trap position.
6. Reposition the opponent's arm across their body to prevent them from creating frames and gaps around their neck.
7. Focus on the corner of the opponent's shoulder to minimize their body inside the triangle, maximizing your leverage.
8. Keep the opponent's posture broken, control your shin, change your angle, and bite down with the back of your knee against their neck, ensuring no gaps.
9. If a gap forms, readjust by re-chopping and re-grabbing to maintain a tight connection.
10. Work to align your biting leg parallel to the opponent's shoulders, changing your angle as needed.
11. Use your inner thigh to push the opponent's shoulder out of the triangle before locking your legs.
12. Finish the triangle by squeezing, with the option to go under the arm, leg, or body for additional leverage.

Throughout the technique, maintain control and adjust as necessary to ensure a tight and effective triangle choke.