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Arm-triangle choke
Names by art: Judo: Kata-gatame · Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Arm triangle · MMA: Arm-triangle choke
Appears in 3 arts.
⚠ Train with an instructor. Learn and practise this technique only under a qualified instructor, on a suitable surface and with a cooperative partner. This page explains; it does not replace a teacher.
Biomechanics: what the body does
The opponent’s own arm is pinned against their neck by the attacker’s head and arm; the attacker’s arms lock and drive toward the side, so the opponent’s shoulder closes one carotid artery and the attacker’s arm the other.
Appears in 3 arts
| Art | Name used in this art |
|---|---|
| Judo | Kata-gatame |
| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Arm triangle |
| MMA | Arm-triangle choke |
More in this category
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Wabukan (2026). “Arm-triangle choke”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/triangulo-braco (accessed 2026-10-30).
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