BJJ Flow Drill: Armbar Triangle Omoplata From Closed Guard
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Pull Out of Armbar to Triangle
SubFamilyPull・Out・Of・アームバー・To・トライアングル(Pull Out of Armbar to Triangle)
Translation: pull out of armbar to triangle
Overview
Pull Out of Armbar to Triangle transitions from a failed armbar attempt directly into a triangle choke, using the opponent's escape movement to set up the leg position for the triangle. [1]
Armbar to Triangle TransitionFailed Armbar Triangle
History & Origin
MMA-adapted submission. [1]
Effectiveness
Proven at highest levels of MMA competition. [1]
Lineage
MMA submission methodology. [1]
Competition Record
Used in UFC and professional MMA competition
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Biomechanical Mechanism
Primary Action — Submission mechanics for Pull Out of Armbar to Triangle
Position & Entry
From MMA position — Set up and execute pull out of armbar to triangle
Variants
Standard Pull Out of Armbar to Triangle
Videos
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
8
Very High8/10
Submission with fight-ending potential
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Advanced
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
Illegal
— FIAS Sport Sambo — All chokes prohibited in Sport Sambo
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDFLegal
— 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 RulesPDFTraining Notes
✓Practise the striking-to-submission transition (Penn et al., 2007)
Common Mistakes
!Abandoning position for the submission
!Poor grip
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1Position → Strikes → Pull Out of Armbar to Triangle
Sources & References
Primary Source
Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge (Penn, Cordoza & Krauss, 2007)
1Book[1] Penn, B.J., Cordoza, G. and Krauss, E. (2007). Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge. Victory Belt Publishing. ISBN 978-0-9777315-6-5.
description, historyOrigin: sourced from Penn, B
2Citation[1] Penn, B.J., Cordoza, G. and Krauss, E. (2007). Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge. Victory Belt Publishing. ISBN 978-0-9777315-6-5.
description, historyOrigin: sourced from Penn, B
Community
Athletics
Good grip strength
Submission finishing ability
Notes
A fundamental BJJ combination — when the opponent pulls their arm out of the armbar, the attacking leg drops across the neck and the triangle is locked. The armbar-to-triangle chain is one of the first combination attacks taught in BJJ. (Ribeiro, Jiu-Jitsu University; Gracie & Danaher, Mastering Jujitsu)
Frequently Asked Questions
How should I position my leg when setting up the triangle from an armbar escape?
Align your hamstring with your opponent's neck rather than placing your leg across their face, which leaves you vulnerable to being smashed. This positioning allows you to clamp down effectively behind their neck.
How does the Pull Out of Armbar to Triangle work?
Pull Out of Armbar to Triangle transitions from a failed armbar attempt directly into a triangle choke, using the opponent's escape movement to set up the leg position for the triangle.
Where does the Pull Out of Armbar to Triangle come from?
MMA-adapted submission.
Is the Pull Out of Armbar to Triangle legal in competition?
IBJJF: legal — Legal at all belt levels, gi and no-gi — chokes are the safest submission cat…; IJF: legal — Legal (shime-waza) — strangulation techniques are one of three permitted subm…; ADCC: legal — Legal; Unified MMA: legal — Legal — choke submissions are among the most common finishes in MMA; FIAS Sport Sambo: banned — All chokes prohibited in Sport Sambo; FIAS Combat Sambo: legal — Legal
How dangerous is the Pull Out of Armbar to Triangle?
Danger rating 8/10. Submission with fight-ending potential
How do I set up the Pull Out of Armbar to Triangle?
The standard setup chain: Position → Strikes → Pull Out of Armbar to Triangle.
How do I defend against the Pull Out of Armbar to Triangle?
Standard counters include: Posture / Stack / Guard pass.
What are the variants of the Pull Out of Armbar to Triangle?
Common variants: Standard Pull Out of Armbar to Triangle.
How effective is the Pull Out of Armbar to Triangle in competition?
Used in UFC and professional MMA competition
What are common mistakes when doing the Pull Out of Armbar to Triangle?
Top errors to watch for: Abandoning position for the submission / Poor grip.
What are other names for the Pull Out of Armbar to Triangle?
The Pull Out of Armbar to Triangle is also known as Pull Out of Armbar to Triangle, Armbar to Triangle Transition, Failed Armbar Triangle.