Triangle

Executing a triangle choke when the opponent keeps their elbow close to their body:

1. Begin by breaking the opponent's grip and pulling their posture down.
2. If the opponent keeps their elbow tight to prevent an armbar, transition to setting up a triangle choke.
3. Depending on the opponent's posture, either shoot the leg over for the choke or, if they're higher up, bring the knee across the arm to trap it.
4. Ensure to maintain connection by pinching the knee into the opponent and snaking the heel up and over, rather than just shooting the leg up which can lose the connection.
5. Keep the knee on the opponent's chest to pin the arm and prevent them from pulling it out.
6. Use the opposite leg to help lift the hips up as the heel comes down, pinching the opponent's body to secure the triangle position.
7. Initially, lock the feet to secure the position without needing to figure-four the legs immediately.
8. Once the feet are locked, let go of the leg, keep the hips elevated, and start adjusting to complete the triangle choke.
9. Drive the heel down and lift the hips up to tighten the choke, then proceed to get the opponent's arm across and adjust as necessary to finish the choke.