Flying Triangle
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Flying Triangle·Gracie Jiu-jitsu Academy
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Перевод: Flying Triangle Strangle
Дистанция и классификация
Категория
Удар и защитаЗамкиБлижний бойБой против нескольких
Дистанция
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Обзор
The flying triangle is a spectacular variety where the attacker jumps from standing directly into a triangle choke configuration around the opponent's head and arm. [1] The attacker leaps upward, throws one leg over the opponent's shoulder and around the neck, hooks the ankle behind the opposite knee in mid-air, and locks the triangle while pulling the opponent to the ground. [1],[2] The flying entry uses explosive athletic movement to bypass the opponent's guard passing and ground-based defences entirely. [2] The flying triangle carries inherent risk — a failed attempt can result in the attacker landing in a disadvantageous position — but when successfully applied, the opponent has virtually no time to mount a defence. [2],[3]
История и происхождение
Страна происхождения· показано в случайном порядке
- БразилияБразильское джиу-джитсу, Сабмишн-грэпплинг, ММА
- Япония飛び三角絞(Tobi-sankaku-jime)Бразильское джиу-джитсу, Дзюдо, Сабмишн-грэпплинг
- СШАСабмишн-грэпплинг, ММА
- РоссияСамбо
Эффективность
Родословная
Flying submissions were popularised in BJJ competition by athletic competitors seeking to bypass guard passing. [1]
Соревновательные результаты
Flying triangles have been finished in UFC (notably by Korean Zombie, Demetrious Johnson) and in high-level IBJJF competition. [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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Экстремальный9/10
Flying triangle involves jumping onto the opponent; high impact risk plus choke danger
Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники
Элита
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 flying triangle launches the body into the air to catch the opponent's head and arm in a triangle choke from standing — the attacker jumps, wraps the legs around the neck and arm, and pulls the opponent to the ground (Danaher, Triangles: Enter the System, 2017)
✓The flying triangle is one of the most spectacular submissions in grappling: the attacker leaves their feet entirely and relies on the jump and leg dexterity to lock the triangle before landing
✓Setup from standing: grip the opponent's head or collar with one hand and their arm with the other — then jump, swing one leg over the shoulder and behind the neck, and lock the figure-four in the air
✓The momentum of the jump is critical: the attacker's body weight pulling down plus the leg locking creates the initial compression — the technique is finished on the ground after the pull-down
✓The flying triangle works best against opponents who stand in an upright posture with one arm extended: the extended arm creates the one-in, one-out configuration needed for the triangle
✓In competition, the flying triangle is a high-reward, high-risk technique: it has produced memorable finishes in ADCC and UFC, but a failed attempt often results in a bad position
✓The flying triangle requires athleticism, timing, and confidence: the attacker must commit fully to the jump — hesitation results in an incomplete position and potential vulnerability
Типичные ошибки
!Attempting without controlling at least one arm — the triangle requires one arm in; jumping without arm isolation results in a loose, easily defended position
!Jumping from too far away — the opponent must be within arm's reach; jumping from distance means the legs can't reach the neck
!Not committing to the jump — half-hearted attempts leave the attacker hanging on the opponent without proper leg placement; commit fully or don't attempt
!Landing without the figure-four locked — the lock should be established during the jump or immediately upon landing; landing with open legs allows the opponent to posture
!Attempting against a significantly larger opponent — the flying triangle requires pulling the opponent down; a much larger opponent may remain standing with the attacker hanging
!Not pulling the opponent down — as the legs lock, pull the head and body toward the ground; staying elevated on a standing opponent is an unstable position
!Using the flying triangle as a first-choice technique — it should be set up after establishing gripping patterns; cold-start flying triangles against prepared opponents fail
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 Judo — widely used in competition commentary
1КнигаJapanese Judo — widely used in competition commentary
Japanese terminology sourced from Japanese Judo — widely used in competition commentary
Standard Japanese martial arts terminology (kanji/hiragana)
3ДругоеJapanese Martial Arts Standard Terminology (武道用語)
Established Japanese martial arts naming convention — native Japanese term (和語/漢語)
4ЦитатаJapanese Judo — widely used in competition commentary
Japanese terminology sourced from Japanese Judo — widely used in competition commentary
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
How do you avoid getting slammed when you jump a flying triangle on someone?
According to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy instructors, once you apply pressure on the opponent's neck, their natural instinct is to stand up and resist. By the time they react and try to get back up, your body is already elevated off the ground and you've grabbed their leg, making it impossible for them to slam you. You essentially become a heavy necklace anchored around their neck before they can drive you down.
What are the key hand positions needed to set up a flying triangle?
The Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy instructors emphasize that there are two requirements: one hand must distract the opponent (such as through an arm drag motion to pull their hand away), and the other hand must be positioned in the mix to set up the triangle entry.
Is the flying triangle safe to use on everyone?
No—you should only attempt a flying triangle on an opponent who can bear your weight and support you. If the person cannot hold the weight of you jumping on their neck, you risk serious injury to yourself. Make sure your training partner is physically capable before attempting this technique.
Как работает Flying Triangle?
The flying triangle is a spectacular variety where the attacker jumps from standing directly into a triangle choke configuration around the opponent's head and arm. The attacker leaps upward, throws one leg over the opponent's shoulder and around the neck, hooks the ankle behind the opposite knee in mid-air, and locks the triangle while pulling the opponent to the ground.
Откуда происходит Flying Triangle?
Flying triangles appeared in judo (tobi-sankaku-jime) and were adapted into BJJ competition by acrobatic athletes seeking dynamic entries. The technique gained widespread recognition through highlight-reel finishes in MMA and grappling competition, particularly at ADCC events.
Разрешён ли Flying Triangle 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 Flying Triangle?
Оценка опасности 9/10. Flying triangle involves jumping onto the opponent; high impact risk plus choke danger
Как подготовить Flying Triangle?
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Achieve Controlling Position → Isolate the Neck → Set the Grip → Apply Pressure.
Как защититься от Flying Triangle?
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 Flying Triangle?
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 Flying Triangle на соревнованиях?
Flying triangles have been finished in UFC (notably by Korean Zombie, Demetrious Johnson) and in high-level IBJJF competition.
Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Flying Triangle?
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Attempting without controlling at least one arm — the triangle requires one arm in; jumping without arm isolation res… / Jumping from too far away — the opponent must be within arm's reach; jumping from distance means the legs can't reach… / Not committing to the jump — half-hearted attempts leave the attacker hanging on the opponent without proper leg plac… / Landing without the figure-four locked — the lock should be established during the jump or immediately upon landing; ….
Какие ещё названия есть у Flying Triangle?
Flying Triangle также известен как Tobi-sankaku-jime, Jumping Triangle, Aerial Triangle.