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Arm triangle defense

Also called Head and arm choke defense

Defend the arm triangle by keeping your elbows in, pulling a trapped arm back to your side, and blocking them from stepping off the mount.

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Key steps

  1. Keep your elbows tight so they can't push an arm across your face.
  2. Return a pushed-across arm to your own side before their head clamps it.
  3. Block their leg with your knee to stop them stepping off to the side.

Key details

  • React early; once their grip is locked and they're off to the side, it's very tight.
  • Pair the defense with a mount escape, since the attack usually starts from mount.