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Triangle choke
Names by art: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Triângulo · Judo: Sankaku-jime · MMA: Triangle choke · Catch Wrestling: Triangle choke
Appears in 4 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 legs lock in a figure-four around the neck and one arm; the opponent’s own shoulder presses one carotid artery and the attacker’s thigh presses the other. Pulling the head down and angling the hips tightens it.
Appears in 4 arts
| Art | Name used in this art |
|---|---|
| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Triângulo |
| Judo | Sankaku-jime |
| MMA | Triangle choke |
| Catch Wrestling | Triangle choke |
More in this category
Rear naked choke Guillotine choke Collar choke (cross or sliding) Ezekiel (sleeve) choke Arm-triangle choke D’Arce / Anaconda choke Gogoplata
Sources
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Wabukan (2026). “Triangle choke”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/triangulo (accessed 2026-10-30).
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