Neutral Control Position
The instructor emphasizes maintaining neutral control by placing the knee on the opponent's shoulder rather than lower on the chest, which prevents the opponent from sweeping the legs. The knee should be positioned high and ready to retract quickly to defend against counterattacks.
Hand Control Setup
Before attempting the triangle, the practitioner controls both of the opponent's wrists to prevent punches and limit escape options. This control is maintained while positioning the legs for the submission.
Initial Triangle Positioning
The attacking leg is brought over the opponent's biceps with the shin placed across the muscle. The foot is placed on the opponent's hip, which serves as a pivot point for hip movement and helps control the opponent's posture.
Finishing Mechanics and Hip Positioning
As the opponent attempts to escape or posture up, the attacker uses hip movement to maintain the triangle angle and prevent the opponent from standing. The calf pressure behind the opponent's head becomes the primary finishing force once the triangle is locked.
Locking and Forearm Control
The finishing lock is secured by clasping the hands behind the opponent's neck while blocking their forearm with the attacker's forearm to prevent them from opening their arm and escaping. Pressure is applied through the calf rather than pulling with the feet.
Timing the Arm Trap and Hip Escape
The attacker waits for the opponent to attempt removing their arm from the triangle, then uses this momentum to reach around and lock the hands behind the neck. Hip elevation off the floor creates the space needed to complete the arm trap.
Knee Hinge Lock Finish
The final lock is achieved by hinging the knees together, squeezing the legs to apply pressure through the calf on the back of the neck. This hinge position is critical for completing the submission against a resisting opponent.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Open Guard Triangle Choke Submission
Key Takeaways
- •Neutral Control Position
- •Hand Control Setup
- •Initial Triangle Positioning
- •Finishing Mechanics and Hip Positioning
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Open Guard Triangle Choke Submission 3rd degree black belt Luigi Mondelli, visits his friends at The Pit martial arts, and put on a no gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu seminar in 2011. ======================================================== The Pit is a professional mixed martial arts association and training camp that operates in Arroyo Grande, California; with a branch in Henderson, Nevada, and affiliate schools throughout the United States. Founded in 1986 by John Hackleman, its fighters have competed in various promotions such as the UFC, WEC, DREAM and many others. The Pit became world famous when Pit black belt Chuck Liddell became the UFC light-heavyweight champion. ======================================================== Professor Luigi Mondelli has many more titles and medals but the most important is not about him but about his students and their accomplishments. Luigi Mondelli is the head instructor of American Top Team Connecticut and founder of Kore Martial Arts Association. Natural from Rio de Janeiro/Brazil, Professor Mondelli has over 22 years of practice in Martial Arts and he is a certified black belt, with many titles and a lot of experience training amateur and professional fighters. In 2013 Professor Mondelli was featured in the Fight! Magazine as one of the best MMA coaches in the country! In 2003 Professor Mondelli moved to Connecticut starting his first #BJJ program in #Danbury, #CT. In 2004 he joined American Top Team, the biggest MMA team in the USA. In 2011 he founded Kore Martial Arts and BJJ. An Association that gathers many other schools around the country following his BJJ curriculum along with Judo based on the curriculum created by his Sensei, Mr Dennis Hill from Aiki Academy, North Branford. Professor Mondelli has an abroad view of Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, integrating Wrestling and Judo to his program. 2012 World Masters and Seniors Champion 5x IBJJF Pan American Champion (2004,2006,2007,2008,2009) 3x IBJJF Pan American Runner-Up (2010,2011,2012) 2x Miami International Open Champion 2x NAGA Champion 2010 Las Vegas International Open Champion 2010 Houston International Open Champion 2009 USBJJF Nationals Runner Up 2008 World No-Gi Masters Champion 2002 CBJJF International Masters Champion 1999 Rio de Janeiro State Champion Links: Adrian Iriarte Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/adrianiriarte Luigi Mondelli Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/luigimodelli The Pit Martial Arts: http://www.thepitmma.com/ American Top Team CT: http://americantopteamdanbury.com/
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this video teach about open guard triangle?
This video covers neutral control position, hand control setup, initial triangle positioning. It provides detailed instruction from PitBlackBelt.
How long does it take to learn open guard triangle?
The basic mechanics can be understood in a single session, but developing reliable execution requires consistent drilling over weeks of practice. This 7-part breakdown helps structure your training by isolating each phase of the technique.
What are the key details for finishing open guard triangle?
The attacker waits for the opponent to attempt removing their arm from the triangle, then uses this momentum to reach around and lock the hands behind the neck. Hip elevation off the floor creates the space needed to complete the arm trap.
