Triangle - Spider

Attacking the triangle from spider guard:

1. Start from a standing position, although this can also be practiced with a partner on their knees or one knee.
2. Move side to side for control, looking for an opportunity to take one foot off the bicep while pulling a hand through to the middle.
3. Place the other foot on the opponent's hip, using both the bicep and hip as a base to pull down and lift the hips up, initiating the triangle attack.
4. Keep the foot on the bicep to weigh down and break the opponent's posture while lifting the hips.
5. Pass the opponent's arm across and either lock a diamond or proceed directly to a fully locked triangle.
6. From the diamond position, work to lock up the triangle using basic adjustments or any other known adjustments:
   • Lift the hips and pull the arm across.
   • Pull the opponent back in, grab the shin, step on the hip, pivot, and remove any slack.
   • Lock the full triangle, secure the head, squeeze the knees, and lift the hips to finish.
7. In spider guard, take one foot off the bicep and pull the hand through to the middle, usually with the retracted leg.
8. Step on the hip, bridge the hips up, and shoot the triangle.