Vs. Sit-Up Guard

Executing a triangle choke from the sit-up guard involves a series of precise movements to catch the opponent off guard. The common approach of jumping straight into the triangle is often ineffective, leading to scrambles. Instead, the following adjustments can significantly increase the success rate of the technique:

1. Anticipate the opponent's sit-up for a single leg and prepare to move as they touch your knee.
2. Open your hook to the outside and, instead of jumping forward, begin to turn the corner, facing the direction of the wall to your side.
3. Step over the opponent's body, pushing their head if necessary, to help turn your hips and face both feet towards the wall.
4. As you turn and tap both feet down, start falling back while controlling the opponent's tricep or elbow with your left hand to prevent their escape.
5. Upon hitting the mat, scoot your hips and adjust your knee position, similar to setting up an inverted triangle.
6. Lock the triangle by closing your legs and squeezing tightly. If the choke is not immediately effective, pull the opponent's tricep upwards to tighten the submission.

Practice this technique with fluidity, combining all movements into one seamless action for an effective submission from the sit-up guard position.