Spider Guard 2

Executing a triangle when the opponent defends with a knee in the spider guard:

1. Start in the spider guard and attempt the initial triangle setup.
2. If the opponent places their knee in between to defend, it will be difficult to close the legs for a triangle.
3. Open the guard and return to a regular spider guard position with the opponent's knee still in between.
4. To set up the triangle, begin to scoot your hips to the side, removing one leg from the bicep and bringing your knee inside, similar to a scissor sweep motion.
5. Exaggerate the knee movement slightly to create space and then shoot the leg through for the triangle.
6. As you bring your knee inside, give a little push with your shin against the opponent's arm or body.
7. When the opponent pushes back, slip your leg through and over their shoulder to lock the triangle.
8. If the opponent's arm gets stuck inside the triangle, lift your hips and pull their arm across to adjust the triangle.
9. Finally, secure the triangle by locking your legs and pulling down on the opponent's head for the submission.