Arm Triangle

Trap the bottom player's near arm across their own neck, then choke with shoulder and head pressure. One of the highest-percentage side control submissions.

Submission

When to apply Arm Triangle

Common setups: from Side Control when arm across neck, from North-South, from Mount when arm across neck, or from Knee on Belly.

How to reach Arm Triangle

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