Trouble Shooting 1

Exploring various options to finish a triangle choke, the instruction begins with the basic finish: lock the legs, pop the hips up, pull the opponent's arm across, and squeeze the head down. However, this method is not preferred due to the excessive use of leg strength and potential fatigue.

1. Create an angle by moving to the opposite side of the leg that is locking the triangle. Use the mat or the opponent's tricep to pivot and tighten the choke.
2. For a tighter lock, reach under the opponent's leg, pull your body through, and curl their head down to secure the finish.
3. If the opponent is resilient, consider alternative submissions without opening the triangle, such as a Kimura, straight arm bar, or bending the arm like a Kimura.
4. When the opponent hides their arm behind their back, cup their neck with your palm and squeeze your legs together to finish the choke without switching the triangle.
5. If the opponent postures up, you can either cup their neck and squeeze to break their posture or control their sleeve and elbow to pull across, adjusting the triangle for the finish.
6. When facing resistance, create space by opening the legs slightly, slide your hand in to cup the neck, then close the legs again and pull the head down for the tap.
7. If the opponent maintains a strong frame, perform an arm drag by pulling their arm across, allowing you to adjust the triangle and complete the choke.

These techniques emphasize maintaining the triangle choke while exploring various angles and submissions to secure the finish, highlighting the importance of control and efficiency over brute strength.