Triangle: Posture Escape

Part of the course: Escape Mastery by Igor Gracie

Triangle: Posture Escape
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Igor Gracie
Igor Gracie

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Escaping the triangle choke at an early stage involves maintaining posture and preventing the opponent from securing a deeper lock. The following steps outline the escape process:
  1. Recognize the early stage of the triangle where one arm is out and the other is in, with your posture still high and your elbow open.
  2. Keep your head up and your elbow open to prevent the opponent from closing the triangle.
  3. Place both hands on the opponent's chest to keep them from reaching your head and pulling you down into a tighter triangle.
  4. Walk your knees forward to close the distance and then sit back on your right heel, making your body long and difficult to control.
  5. Engage in a "head fight" by keeping your head up and preventing the opponent from sitting up or pulling your head down.
  6. Shift your shoulder that's under the opponent's knee backwards to create space and potentially pop the triangle open.
  7. If you're unable to open the triangle, use the created space to bring your hand back inside and reset to a closed guard position, ensuring your safety.
  8. Avoid leaning forward or doing anything that would put you deeper into the triangle choke.
Throughout the escape, it's crucial to maintain a strong posture, keep the head up, and control the opponent's chest to prevent them from completing the submission.

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