Triangle choke from Closed Guard

Establish closed guard and initial arm control.

• Get an overhook on one of their arms.
• Pinch their tricep with your armpit.

Control their second arm.

• As they push on you, grip their wrist with thumbs-in.
• Lock your other hand over it for a C-clamp grip.

Break their posture and set up the leg throw.

• Hip forward to break their posture.
• Pull the controlled arm across your body.

Throw your leg over their shoulder.

• Ensure the leg coming from under their armpit goes over their shoulder.
• Keep downward pressure on their shoulder with your leg.

Secure the initial triangle lock.

• Bring your foot to your other knee.
• Pinch your knees together tightly.

Cut the angle for the finish.

• Grab your shin with one hand and their head with the other.
• Push off the mat with your foot and hip out to the side.

Finish the triangle choke.

• Keep your foot pointed up to prevent knee lock.
• Push your knee into their neck to remove space.
• Turn your leg out and clamp down, engaging your hamstring.
• Squeeze and pull their head for the tap.