BJJ Technique (No-Gi) - Triangle Choke - Sneaky Attack Series
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Standard Salto·Joslin's MMA
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Standard Salto
Genusサルトスープレックス(Saruto Sūpurekkusu)
TransliterationTranslation: standard salto suplex
Overview
Standard Salto is the fundamental salto suplex execution in which the wrestler secures a tight body lock, explosively extends the legs and hips to launch the opponent into the air, and arches backward while rotating to bring the opponent crashing to the mat in a high-amplitude arc that maximises scoring potential. [1],[2] The throw demands a combination of explosive power, gymnastic body awareness, and wrestling technique that makes it one of the most difficult throws to master. [2],[3]
History & Origin
Effectiveness
The salto suplex is the highest-amplitude throw in wrestling, requiring the thrower to launch the opponent into the air with an explosive leg and hip extension before arching backward to slam them onto the mat. [1] It scores maximum points and frequently results in a fall (pin) due to the extreme force of impact. [2]
Lineage
The salto was developed within Soviet Greco-Roman wrestling programs, where gymnastic ability was integrated into wrestling training to produce athletes capable of the extreme athleticism required for the technique. [1]
Competition Record
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Biomechanical Mechanism
Primary Action — Loading the opponent onto the hip and rotating them over it — the hip acts as the fulcrum
Joints Involved — Attacker's hip (fulcrum point), knees (deep bend for loading), core (rotation), opponent's centre of gravity (elevated)
Force Vector — Rotational — pulling and turning motion loads the opponent, then hip extension and rotation drives them over
Kuzushi (Off-balancing) — Forward and upward — breaking opponent's posture forward lifts their centre of gravity onto the attacker's hip
Position & Entry
From judo grip — Break the opponent's balance forward (kuzushi), turn in with hip below their centre of gravity, and rotate to throw
From clinch (overhook or underhook) — Secure inside position, turn the hips across the opponent's body, load and throw
Variants
Standard hip throw — full turn-in with hip below the opponent's centre of gravity
No-gi hip throw — adapted without gi grips, using overhook and collar tie
Drop hip throw — dropping to one knee to lower the fulcrum point
Combination hip throw — chaining from a failed foot technique or hand technique
Videos
5 Minutes of Crazy Greco-Roman Wrestling Throws
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Standard Salto·United World Wrestling
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What Instructors Say
The provided transcripts do not contain substantive instructional content on the Standard Salto technique. The Judo Way of Life's video consists primarily of music cues without narrated explanation of individual throws. United World Wrestling's Greco-Roman wrestling footage provides match commentary and dynamic throws but lacks detailed technical breakdown of the Standard Salto specifically. Joslin's MMA video focuses exclusively on a flying triangle choke from the knees in no-gi BJJ, covering setup positioning, hand placement, and execution details relevant to submission grappling rather than wrestling throws or suplexes. None of the three instructors provide clear, systematic instruction on Standard Salto mechanics, entry methods, grip work, or finishing positions that would allow synthesis of collective teaching points on this throwing technique.
Synthesized from 3 instructors
- The Judo Way of Life — Gokyo-no-Waza - 80 Throws In 4 Minutes || Left And Right Versions: Video contains primarily musical accompaniment without verbal technical instruction on specific throws.
- United World Wrestling — 5 Minutes of Crazy Greco-Roman Wrestling Throws: Match footage with sports commentary demonstrating high-level Greco-Roman throws in competitive context, but lacks detailed breakdown of Standard Salto technique.
- Joslin's MMA — BJJ Technique (No-Gi) - Triangle Choke - Sneaky Attack Series: Detailed instruction on flying triangle choke setup and execution; not relevant to wrestling throws or suplex variants.
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
8
Very High8/10
High-amplitude backward arch throw; severe head/neck injury risk (UWW injury data)
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Advanced
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
— IJF — Legal throwing technique
IJF Sport and Organisation Rules 2025, Article 27PDF— IBJJF — Legal at all belt levels
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF— UWW — Legal in both freestyle and Greco-Roman
UWW International Wrestling Rules, January 2026PDF— Unified MMA — Legal throwing technique
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— ADCC — Legal
ADCC Rules Update, April 2025PDF— FIAS Sport Sambo — Legal
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDF— FIAS Combat Sambo — Legal
FIAS Combat Sambo RulesPDFTraining Notes
✓Secure a tight rear body lock with a Gable grip and your head pressed into the opponent's back
✓Get your hips directly under the opponent's centre of gravity — this is critical for the launch
✓Explode upward with the hips while initiating a full backward somersault
✓The opponent is launched overhead by the combined hip thrust and your backward rotation
✓Rotate fully — you should land facing down with the opponent on their back beneath/beside you
✓The entire throw happens in under one second — explosive commitment is everything
✓Only train this throw under supervision with proper safety equipment (crash pads, experienced spotter)
Common Mistakes
!Insufficient hip explosion — the salto requires maximum power output from the legs and hips
!Not completing the full rotation — landing on your head instead of rotating over is the primary injury risk
!Loose body lock that breaks during the somersault — opponent falls unpredictably
!Attempting without crash pads or spotters — reckless and dangerous
!Initiating the somersault before the hip pop — the hip pop must launch the opponent first
!Not tucking your chin during the rotation — exposed head can strike the mat
!Using this throw casually — the salto should only be deployed when you're certain of your position and grip
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Lower Centre of Gravity — bend knees and drop hips to make the throw harder to executeBlock the Hip — post hand on the thrower's hip to prevent loadingStep Around — circle away from the throw direction to avoid being loadedGrip Break — deny the thrower their preferred gripping configurationStiff-Arm — maintain distance with straight arms to prevent the entry
Setup Chain
1Grip Setup (Kumi-kata) — establish the controlling grips needed for the throw
2Off-Balance (Kuzushi) — break the opponent's balance in the throwing direction
3Entry (Tsukuri) — position the body for the throw by turning, stepping, or loading
4Execution (Kake) — complete the throwing action with full commitment and follow-through
Sources & References
Primary Source
Japanese amateur wrestling terminology
1OtherJapanese Martial Arts Community Terminology
Japanese amateur wrestling terminology
2OtherJapanese Combat Sports Katakana Convention
Standard katakana transliteration of Western martial arts terminology (外来語) — used in Japanese MMA, boxing, and BJJ communities
3CitationJapanese amateur wrestling terminology
Standard katakana transliteration used in Japanese wrestling (レスリング)
Community
Athletics
Requires
hip rotation speed, core strength, lower back stability
Favours
strong hips and core, good flexibility for turning entry
Key muscles
hip rotators, core, quadriceps, latissimus dorsi
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I set up a flying triangle without telegraphing it to my opponent?
Place your leg up opposite of your opponent's grabbing arm and position it to the side casually—don't make it obvious or place it directly in front where they can easily grab your ankle. Keep your positioning relaxed and nonchalant to avoid alerting your opponent to the setup.
What's the key position for the flying triangle when my opponent grabs my neck?
When your opponent grabs your neck with one hand, they give you one free arm and their other arm becomes unavailable for defense, creating the opening for the flying triangle attack.
How does the Standard Salto work?
Standard Salto is the fundamental salto suplex execution in which the wrestler secures a tight body lock, explosively extends the legs and hips to launch the opponent into the air, and arches backward while rotating to bring the opponent crashing to the mat in a high-amplitude arc that maximises scoring potential. The throw demands a combination of explosive power, gymnastic body awareness, and wrestling technique that makes it one of the most difficult throws to master.
Where does the Standard Salto come from?
The standard salto has been demonstrated at the highest levels of Greco-Roman wrestling competition, most famously by Soviet and Eastern European wrestlers at the Olympic Games and World Championships.
Is the Standard Salto legal in competition?
IJF: legal — Legal throwing technique; IBJJF: legal — Legal at all belt levels; UWW: legal — Legal in both freestyle and Greco-Roman; Unified MMA: legal — Legal throwing technique; ADCC: legal — Legal; FIAS Sport Sambo: legal — Legal; FIAS Combat Sambo: legal — Legal
How dangerous is the Standard Salto?
Danger rating 8/10. Very High — high-amplitude backward arch throw; severe head/neck injury risk (UWW injury data)
How do I set up the Standard Salto?
The standard setup chain: Grip Setup (Kumi-kata) → Off-Balance (Kuzushi) → Entry (Tsukuri) → Execution (Kake).
How do I defend against the Standard Salto?
Standard counters include: Lower Centre of Gravity — bend knees and drop hips to make the throw harder to execute / Block the Hip — post hand on the thrower's hip to prevent loading / Step Around — circle away from the throw direction to avoid being loaded / Grip Break — deny the thrower their preferred gripping configuration.
What are the variants of the Standard Salto?
Common variants: Standard hip throw (full turn-in with hip below the opponent's centre of gravity); No-gi hip throw (adapted without gi grips, using overhook and collar tie); Drop hip throw (dropping to one knee to lower the fulcrum point); Combination hip throw (chaining from a failed foot technique or hand technique).
How effective is the Standard Salto in competition?
The salto has been demonstrated at the Olympic Games and World Championships by elite Greco-Roman wrestlers, most notably by Soviet and Russian competitors. Alexander Karelin was known for executing salto throws against opponents in the super-heavyweight division.
What are common mistakes when doing the Standard Salto?
Top errors to watch for: Insufficient hip explosion — the salto requires maximum power output from the legs and hips / Not completing the full rotation — landing on your head instead of rotating over is the primary injury risk / Loose body lock that breaks during the somersault — opponent falls unpredictably / Attempting without crash pads or spotters — reckless and dangerous.
What are other names for the Standard Salto?
The Standard Salto is also known as Saruto Sūpurekkusu, Classical Salto, Standard Aerial Suplex, Basic Salto Throw.