7 Ways to Finish Arm Triangle Chokes Like a Black Belt in BJJ
Today's video is going to be a breakdown of the Arm Triangle Submission in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA and how I would mak…
Перевод: Shoulder Hold / Arm-and-Head Lock — From Guard – Crossface Grip
A crossface-based variation of the arm triangle choke applied from the guard position. Instead of using a collar grip, the attacker drives a crossface under the opponent’s head, trapping the far arm and head together. The shoulder pressure and hip angle close off the carotid arteries, with the crossface creating strong control and posture break.
Adapted in no-gi and MMA contexts where the collar grip is unavailable, the crossface version became a natural guard option for maintaining head control.
The crossface grip provides strong head control to maintain the choking position from guard, though finishing typically requires transitioning to top position or angling the hips sharply. [1]
The crossface-grip arm triangle from guard uses forearm pressure across the face to tighten the strangle from bottom. [1]
This variation is used in advanced BJJ competition at brown and black belt levels. [1]
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Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника
Same as standard arm triangle; can render unconscious quickly if held.
Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники
Разрешена ли техника по основным соревновательным правилам
Kodokan Judo — Official Katame-waza Classification (肩固め Kata-gatame)
Japanese terminology sourced from Kodokan Judo — Official Katame-waza Classification (肩固め Kata-gatame)
Official Kodokan ground technique classification system
Established Japanese martial arts naming convention — native Japanese term (和語/漢語)
Japanese terminology sourced from Kodokan Judo — Official Katame-waza Classification (肩固め Kata-gatame)
hip flexibility, long legs relative to torso
longer limbs for easier figure-four lock around head and arm
hip adductors, hamstrings, quadriceps
Often chained after failed guillotine or when opponent hides their neck during collar choke defense.
When your palm is up, there's a natural gap of space that weakens the choke. Turning your palm down eliminates that gap and makes the choke significantly tighter, according to Chewjitsu.
You need to maintain an angle to drive pressure against your opponent—many students make the mistake of positioning themselves too flat to the side. Chewjitsu emphasizes keeping this angle throughout the finish to maximize your leverage.
You can use either an S grip or a palm-to-palm grip with your hands, and both are equally effective according to Chewjitsu's instruction.
Continue to breathe steadily through the movement and don't hold your breath, as this prevents you from burning out your arms and maintains good strength throughout the submission, according to Chewjitsu.
A crossface-based variation of the arm triangle choke applied from the guard position. Instead of using a collar grip, the attacker drives a crossface under the opponent’s head, trapping the far arm and head together.
Adapted in no-gi and MMA contexts where the collar grip is unavailable, the crossface version became a natural guard option for maintaining head control.
Danger: 9/10 | Same as standard arm triangle; can render unconscious quickly if held.
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: closed guard → Shoot crossface arm deep under opponent’s head to far armpit, trap arm, angle hips to the side, and lock the head-and-arm choke. → Achieve Controlling Position → Isolate the Neck → Set the Grip.
Стандартные контрприёмы: Tuck Chin — protect the neck by lowering the chin to prevent the choke from sinking / Two-on-One Grip Fight — use both hands to strip the choking grip before it locks / Turn Into — rotate toward the choking arm to relieve carotid pressure / Posture Up — straighten the spine and create distance to break the choking angle.
Распространённые варианты: Emphasize deep crossface and shoulder pressure; combine with hip pivot. Avoid leaving space under the armpit or failing to control opponent’s far shoulder..
This variation is used in advanced BJJ competition at brown and black belt levels.
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Shallow crossface / Not trapping opponent’s arm tightly / Insufficient hip angle / Relying only on arm squeeze instead of shoulder drive..
Arm Triangle Choke — From Guard – Crossface Grip также известен как Kata Gatame — From Guard – Crossface Grip, Crossface Arm Triangle from Guard, Crossface Guard Kata Gatame, Crossface Head-and-Arm Choke from Guard.