BJJ Quick and Easy Triangle from closed Guard Tutorial
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Перевод: Angle-Off Finish (katakana loanword)
Дистанция и классификация
Категория
Удар и защитаЗамкиБлижний бойБой против нескольких
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Обзор
The angle-off finish for the triangle choke from closed guard involves the attacker cutting an angle by pivoting the hips perpendicular to the opponent's body after locking the triangle, maximising compression on the carotid arteries. [1] After locking the triangle with the legs, the attacker shifts the hips to one side — typically toward the trapped arm — creating a diagonal pressure angle that tightens the neck compression dramatically. [1],[2] The angle-off eliminates space within the triangle loop and aligns the attacker's leg and hip structure for optimal mechanical advantage. [2] This is widely taught as the essential finishing adjustment, as many triangles fail without the angle-off due to insufficient compression from a square-on position. [2],[3]
История и происхождение
The angle-off finishing principle was systematised by BJJ competitors and instructors during the 2000s, with Ryan Hall's triangle instructional materials being particularly influential. [1] Understanding the angle-off transformed triangle choke success rates and became a fundamental teaching point in BJJ curricula worldwide. [2],[3]
Страна происхождения· показано в случайном порядке
- БразилияБразильское джиу-джитсу, Сабмишн-грэпплинг, ММА
- ЯпонияБразильское джиу-джитсу, Дзюдо, Сабмишн-грэпплинг
- СШАСабмишн-грэпплинг, ММА
- РоссияСамбо
Эффективность
The angle-off creates a superior finishing angle for triangle-type leg chokes; by changing the angle, the attacker eliminates the opponent's ability to posture and stack [1]
Родословная
A refinement of the triangle choke popularized by Ryan Hall, who demonstrated the importance of angular cutting to maximize choking pressure [1]
Соревновательные результаты
Ryan Hall's triangle victories in UFC and submission grappling competition brought widespread attention to the angle-off principle; now considered fundamental to high-level triangle attacks [1]
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Биомеханический механизм
Primary Action — Bilateral compression of the carotid arteries — restricts blood flow to the brain, causing unconsciousness within seconds
Joints Involved — Cervical spine (lateral flexion), glenohumeral joint of the trapped arm (if arm-in), nuchal region
Force Vector — Lateral squeeze creates inward pressure on both sides of the neck simultaneously
Choking Mechanism — Vascular strangle — occludes carotid arteries and jugular veins, distinct from airway (tracheal) chokes
Позиция и вход
From closed guard — Control one arm across the centreline, throw legs up to lock the triangle (one arm in, one arm out), angle hips and squeeze
From mount (mounted triangle) — Isolate one arm, slide the knee up and over the shoulder, lock the triangle from top position
From open guard (arm drag) — Drag one arm across, shoot the legs up to lock the figure-four leg configuration around head and arm
Варианты
Standard triangle — classic figure-four leg lock around the head and one arm from guard
Reverse triangle — legs locked from behind or inverted angle for different attack setups
Mounted triangle — applied from mount position with gravity assisting the squeeze
No-arm triangle — both arms excluded, legs-only compression on the neck
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Оценки
Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника
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Очень высокий8/10
Triangle variants use the legs to compress the carotid arteries around the opponent's neck and arm
Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники
Средний
Разрешена ли техника по основным соревновательным правилам
Запрещено
— FIAS Sport Sambo — All chokes prohibited in Sport Sambo
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDFРазрешено
— IBJJF — Legal at all belt levels, gi and no-gi — chokes a...
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF— ADCC — Legal
ADCC Rules Update, April 2025PDF— Unified MMA — Legal — choke submissions are among the mos...
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— FIAS Combat Sambo — Legal
FIAS Combat Sambo RulesPDFЗаметки по тренировке
✓The angle-off finish for the triangle choke from closed guard pivots the body to a perpendicular angle relative to the opponent — this angular displacement drives the trapped arm's shoulder into the carotid artery for maximum compression (Danaher, Triangles: Enter the System, 2017)
✓The angle-off is the critical finishing detail for all triangle chokes: without it, the squeeze compresses the trachea (air choke) rather than the carotids (blood choke)
✓The pivot: from the standard triangle lock, scoot the hips to the side of the trapped arm and rotate the body until perpendicular to the opponent — this positions the shoulder directly over the carotid
✓The angle-off converts a squeezing technique into a structural technique: the shoulder is mechanically wedged into the artery by the angular alignment, not by muscular force
✓From closed guard: after locking the triangle, hip-escape toward the trapped-arm side — each inch of angular displacement increases the shoulder-to-carotid compression
✓The angle-off is what separates effective triangle chokes from ineffective ones: many triangles fail not because they're loose but because the angle is insufficient
✓Danaher's system emphasises the angle-off as the primary finishing mechanism: squeeze and head-pull are secondary to the angular displacement
Типичные ошибки
!Not cutting the angle before squeezing — the angle must be established first; squeezing from a square position compresses the trachea, not the arteries
!Pivoting to the wrong side — angle toward the trapped-arm side; pivoting opposite moves the shoulder away from the artery
!Not pivoting far enough — the body should be close to perpendicular (90 degrees); a slight angle is insufficient for full shoulder displacement
!Rushing the squeeze without completing the pivot — take the time to fully angle off before applying maximum compression
!Not using the hands to assist the pivot — grip the shin of the top leg and pull while hip-escaping to create the angle
!Squeezing with the legs while neglecting the angle — leg compression is the secondary finishing force; the angle is primary
!Not practising the angle-off as a specific drill — the hip-escape-to-angle movement must be fluid and automatic; it should be drilled in isolation
Связанные техники
Контрприёмы
Tuck Chin — protect the neck by lowering the chin to prevent the choke from sinkingTwo-on-One Grip Fight — use both hands to strip the choking grip before it locksTurn Into — rotate toward the choking arm to relieve carotid pressurePosture Up — straighten the spine and create distance to break the choking angle
Цепочка подготовки
1Achieve Controlling Position — secure the position from which the choke is applied
2Isolate the Neck — clear defending hands and establish access to the throat
3Set the Grip — lock the choking configuration (arm, lapel, or leg placement)
4Apply Pressure — squeeze to compress the carotid arteries for the finish
Источники и ссылки
Основной источник
Japanese BJJ community standard katakana transliteration
1ДругоеJapanese Martial Arts Community Terminology
Japanese BJJ community standard katakana transliteration
2ДругоеJapanese Combat Sports Katakana Convention
Standard katakana transliteration of Western martial arts terminology (外来語) — used in Japanese MMA, boxing, and BJJ communities
3ЦитатаJapanese BJJ community standard katakana transliteration
Japanese terminology sourced from Japanese BJJ community standard katakana transliteration
Сообщество
Атлетизм
Requires
hip flexibility, long legs relative to torso
Favours
longer limbs for easier figure-four lock around head and arm
Key muscles
hip adductors, hamstrings, quadriceps
Часто задаваемые вопросы
Как работает Angle-Off Finish?
The angle-off finish for the triangle choke from closed guard involves the attacker cutting an angle by pivoting the hips perpendicular to the opponent's body after locking the triangle, maximising compression on the carotid arteries. After locking the triangle with the legs, the attacker shifts the hips to one side — typically toward the trapped arm — creating a diagonal pressure angle that tightens the neck compression dramatically.
Откуда происходит Angle-Off Finish?
The angle-off finishing principle was systematised by BJJ competitors and instructors during the 2000s, with Ryan Hall's triangle instructional materials being particularly influential. Understanding the angle-off transformed triangle choke success rates and became a fundamental teaching point in BJJ curricula worldwide.
Разрешён ли Angle-Off Finish на соревнованиях?
IBJJF: разрешён — Legal at all belt levels, gi and no-gi — chokes are the safest submission cat…; IJF: разрешён — Legal (shime-waza) — strangulation techniques are one of three permitted subm…; ADCC: разрешён — Legal; Unified MMA: разрешён — Legal — choke submissions are among the most common finishes in MMA; FIAS Sport Sambo: запрещён — All chokes prohibited in Sport Sambo; FIAS Combat Sambo: разрешён — Legal
Насколько опасен Angle-Off Finish?
Оценка опасности 8/10. Triangle variants use the legs to compress the carotid arteries around the opponent's neck and arm
Как подготовить Angle-Off Finish?
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Achieve Controlling Position → Isolate the Neck → Set the Grip → Apply Pressure.
Как защититься от Angle-Off Finish?
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.
Какие есть варианты Angle-Off Finish?
Распространённые варианты: Standard triangle (classic figure-four leg lock around the head and one arm …); Reverse triangle (legs locked from behind or inverted angle for different a…); Mounted triangle (applied from mount position with gravity assisting the sq…); No-arm triangle (both arms excluded, legs-only compression on the neck).
Насколько эффективен Angle-Off Finish на соревнованиях?
Ryan Hall's triangle victories in UFC and submission grappling competition brought widespread attention to the angle-off principle; now considered fundamental to high-level triangle attacks
Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Angle-Off Finish?
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Not cutting the angle before squeezing — the angle must be established first; squeezing from a square position compre… / Pivoting to the wrong side — angle toward the trapped-arm side; pivoting opposite moves the shoulder away from the ar… / Not pivoting far enough — the body should be close to perpendicular (90 degrees); a slight angle is insufficient for … / Rushing the squeeze without completing the pivot — take the time to fully angle off before applying maximum compression.
Какие ещё названия есть у Angle-Off Finish?
Angle-Off Finish также известен как Anguru Ofu Finisshu, Angle-Off Triangle, Cut-Angle Triangle Finish, Perpendicular Triangle.