Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Powerful Arm Triangle Escape - Firas Zahabi

The Arm Triangle is one of the most dangerous submission in BJJ. By Mastering this escape you will be very difficult to submit with this attack. Make sure to take your time mastering this drill. It will not only make you harder to sub but will also help you develop a smooth bjj style.

[@victormuh]

This worked on the first try during sparring, on a training partner 35 kg heavier than me. It took me awhile to remember it, but I will never forget it now. Thanks, Firas!

[@CoachZahabi]

Awesome. Love to hear that!

[@TopLevelJiuJitsu]

This is one of the best instructionals I've seen from this position. Thank you!

[@origamianywhere7764]

I like how Sage Northcutt is casually watching in the background at 4:35

[@elliotmoore3082]

Now I shall never be caught by an arm triangle again, thanks.

[@CoachZahabi]

Now that is the spirit!

[@noorhassan4361]

+Tristar Gym This works a treat . I have used this against people 50 pounds bigger than me

[@y2taner]

oh... nice, i was just going to ask if it works against bigger stronger people, cause i had trouble with that, i legit could not move him at all

[@noorhassan4361]

taner raven if u cant try to setup and grab your leg and then u will notice room for you to move your arm out and put it on his neck. All get your arm out to the arm triangle position but only should be used as a last resort

[@y2taner]

NB 9 Awesome! Thank's for the tip bro :) but i missed the last bit.. All get... ?

[@johannesandersson9477]

I've been exploring exactly this the last couple of months and here you come explaining all the details. Get out of my mind Firas!

[@quethhughe6111]

Awesome the way u use the yellow marker.. so easy to understand and u cover so many follow up questions in 1 video. Thank U Sir😊

[@1c22x333]

You weren't kidding when you said Gordan Ryan was an up and coming jiu jitsu practitioner, I was extremely impressed at his performance in EBI Also, keep up the great videos they are incredibly helpful.

[@CoachZahabi]

Yes he's a beast. Also very young. I'm sure we will be seeing a lot more of him. Glad you are liking this channel thanks for liking and sharing!

[@yungjung362]

@@CoachZahabiwow this aged well

[@OldManPaxusYT]

2020: Highly likely that 2 ppl just watching YT videos and practicing w each other would be better grapplers in a couple of years than someone who just goes to a BJJ school a couple of days a week.... I've learned more by watching videos like this than in 6-12 months of classes ~ Good video. 👍 'd #Paxus Rating: ☆☆ ½

[@charlessappmusic9617]

You are a genius coach. Thank you for being generous with your hard earned knowledge.

[@kenpachizaraki4184]

Thanks a lot Firas. I tend to get practitioners who visit my site asking me for recommendations for MMA resources online and I'm always eager to recommend the Trista Gym channel.

[@WasabiMintChoco]

Never saw this much of details in a video. Thx!

[@fabiolito28]

I'm glad that you are sharing this great video with us! and it's good to see sage Northcutt learning from his failures and working on his weaknesses, thanks again, blessings.

[@OdinMMA]

Firas, thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us and for remaining so open to learning.

[@Jakelnot]

You're the best Coach!! Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@klalrinchhana5680]

I've watch this some years ago, and I remember this immediately when jiri prochazka did it against glover

[@dolphinton]

Awesome, thank you so much for another great video with amazing camera work and commentary. Much respect.

[@yusetsuarez7972]

Thanks, man! I've been suffering those arm triangles from all kind of opponents. Thanks! That won't happen to me again.

[@felixsmith4900]

Thanks a lot for another great video with precise explanation of the details. I really enjoy watching your videos and drill it in the gym afterwards!

[@ovonisamja8024]

I train with a friend sometimes who is far better grappler than me, and he often arm triangles me. So far I've learned one escape I saw from Dean Lister which is being done after the fact the grip has been closed in on you already. But the guy is just too strong for me so I haven't had much luck with it. I think this might work though. I like these preemptive escapes. As Kurt Osiander would say, you f..ked a long time ago since you're in that position. Smart guy. :) Thnx for the videos!

[@thatBroErick]

This escape is awesome. I am a white belt with 4 stripes. I will start using this. Thank you.

[@simonberberick5666]

great drill, thx 4 sharing

[@homan1767]

Excellent details and presentation in these videos, Firas. Thank you for doing them.

[@kimberlywick4544]

Great explanation

[@FR-ty5vn]

Couldn’t hear the sound, will try again later but looks like a hitchhiker escape in a way - very cool 😎

[@trillfrank9893]

haha thank you sensei !! you have an incredible knowledge thank you !! I'm learning from you and my class.God bless you !

[@sal2988]

wow, what an amazing escape! you up my bjj game with these videos instantly. thank you so much!

[@CoachZahabi]

Excellent. Just remember you need to hit this escape before you get pinned.

[@noorhassan4361]

Can't he get your back or catch u when rolling

[@NeoMororo]

inovation of the kata gatame . Beautiful ! I really enjoy watching ur vid.

[@moutaz30]

This is gold!!.. Great videos Firas, keep them coming!!

[@brianreiter6471]

I needed this so much! Thanks Firas

[@tunaman2200]

Really Good stuff coach thank you 🙏

[@sfcxxv8319]

Thanks coach, fantastic as always.

[@mattmgarza]

This is such an awesome video. Thank you, sir, for providing such great detail.

[@willmackay]

Superbly explained… Thank you for taking the time to make this video. 🥷 💥🙏🏼

[@dirtygeazer9266]

Love it tried it was able to get it watched again hit it again on 2 big guys

[@rollinOnCode]

That is an explosive baby bridge- see how beautiful that looks 2:20

[@cejII]

You give excellent instruction. Thank you

[@edawg654]

Brilliant as always. I wish you were coaching in Bristol, UK. Cheers

[@camodigital2]

Jesus has given you amazing skills in teaching as well as great knowledge in technique great vid

[@MNaeem5]

Make an instructional already Firas,I would be the first to buy it!

[@joehill4945]

Awesome video again, thanks Firas. I think I saw AJ Agazarm do this to Jake Shields.

[@nednoah1]

This escape, the ghost escape, the hitchhiker escape, they're all the same move

[@dirtygeazer9266]

Actually bc I got ghost but the hitchhiker I'm bad at

[@nednoah1]

@dirtygeazer9266 its the same body movement, just from different possitions

[@shawn9457]

Nice idea

[@kevinchan4951]

One of the counters I need

[@johnnythreefour2902]

How many videos should you watch until you are around black belt level?

[@thesens8]

+Johnny Threefour 7500ish

[@thesens8]

Ok fine, 7600ish

[@andrewandrew5489]

Lmao

[@stevena3333]

Infinite videos. Because you will never get black belt just by watching videos 😂

[@susyyusup1148]

No need. Just pick your fav move. My fav moves : kata gatame, kesa gatame, hadaka jime, morote gari. Learn how to do it correctly and how to defend it properly, do it over and over again every day untill youre good at it and dont forget mount and side mount defense too. You cant be a black belt but you may be good at self defense. Dont try to fight anybody.

[@TaxEvasi0n]

This is amazing. I'm still a noob at BJJ, only been doing it for 3 years but I haven't seen this one before. It seems sneaky and explosive, just down my ally being a little guy. Easier said that done right? I look forward to practicing this one. Thanks Coach Firas 😊

[@peteramarillo8952]

You're a genius!!! Great move bro

[@PhilosoFox]

Thanks again! If I only had a private training facility the size of a living room... *turns around* 'Darling? Would you mind if I did some renovations this saturday?' :D

[@PsychologyStud]

I actually found it easier to turn into the opponent and then use the under hook to throw then up as you scout down so you can take the back.

[@BanglishBoy]

Thank you so much Firas.. I keep getting armtriangled :,( At least I add some technical defence to it :)

[@brianr2941]

Thank you Firas!

[@dolannnnn]

Great technique thanks

[@f.h.fagalde7565]

4:44 sage northcutt

[@Lizardik]

I used this escape for few years now but you leave your back for taking. so it's a constant battle to defend from RNC or arm triangles.

[@bryanedds8922]

Super sick move! Mucho appreciado!

[@JohnAnton-TheArtofPersuasion]

Firas, What about when you are in half guard and there is no room for you to explode your hips or they are on the opposite side control of the choke a la sage northcutt vs. a la Bryan Barbarena? Thanks for responding to these Firas. You are a pioneer and always learning and teaching. I love it!

[@k9m42]

Awesome, awesome drill!

[@olivero8388]

Nice.

[@codingstrong]

Shane Carwin should have watched this video

[@ShinkaTV]

stellar! Also, looks really fun to drill, too.

[@oraclebjj]

Sweet

[@simo-dv5xk]

Hi Firas, can you comment on your opinion on Judo in MMA and also self-defense in street fights when two people are grabbing/mauling each other on the street.

[@proximal13]

Sage Northcutt in the background? I thought he said he was headed up to tri star to train, didn't expect to see him in the videos.

[@216software9]

Your videos are great. Thanks! What software do you use to watch / rewind these videos?

[@onetoughcookie9295]

Out of all these great techniques you know.. when training with high level guys do you know techniques your gonna do in your mind or do you roll off feel and reaction. Also do you recommend keeping a notebook when training to really memorize & study and perfect all these offense & defense & counter techniques because there's so many options from each position in grappling and in striking it seems difficult to keep track of all them. Thanks firas! I've learned a lot from this channel !

[@shade4520]

Lmao sage northcutt watching meticulously

[@JM-zd6cn]

simple and elegant bjj

[@Bilal-rp4mk]

could you please do videos on cage-work? thanks

[@520jruiz]

outstanding!

[@RizziceFilms]

Firas, sorry to be off topic, but can you please breakdown Demetrious Johnson's last fight? His last fight he controls a larger opponent in the clinch and actually finishes him. He is one of my favorite fighters of all time, yet there isn't enough analysis on his fight game.

[@MrHamncheez]

Tried against a bronze medal world championship Greco wrestler, didn't work.....

[@EagleTrue]

Awesome !

[@peteli1979]

Thanks so much for the video - quick question what is the title of the kimura one that you referenced to show what to do when opponent puts hand on mat?

[@TalesGuimaraes-b4d]

Gold 🥇🥇🥇

[@alberttomarionette9629]

Looks interesting. Have you had success with this when you are in major size / strength disadvantage?

[@CoachZahabi]

+Albertto Marionette the same move apply you just have to be more precise with you're timing

[@massimilianoguerrier]

Coach but what if he traps your arm while expanding and rolling? Can he work his way into an armbar?

[@regulardude7764]

I tried this technique but just got followed as I started my run hip off the ground motion

[@---sm5hg]

gold

[@ahmedyoussef7272]

Great video and escape. Just wondering, how did you get your BB from Danaher? Did you live in NYC?

[@CoachZahabi]

NY is close to Montreal. We drive or fly down for training. Also I have done many training with John both in Montreal and NY

[@ahmedyoussef7272]

Thanks Firas. Your channel is gold.

[@cknasir]

Sweet!

[@paulnguyen9857]

What if they lock up the choke when mounted before they jump off to the side to finish?

[@yugen]

+Paul Nguyen There should be some space while they're in mount. They must go to the side to get their hips low enough to finish the choke.

[@paulnguyen9857]

+Dallas Van Winkle brilliant! Thank you for sharing your knowledge jiu jitsu brethren

[@RichfilmsRL]

Informative, good video!

[@lobsypobsy]

Is it possible to attempt a guillotine choke when your left arm goes around your opponent's head?

[@CoachZahabi]

+nick lobo Yes its possible but I find taking the back to be a lot easier.

[@lobsypobsy]

Thanks for your insight!

[@massimilianoguerrier]

Coach, but what if he traps your arm while expanding and rolling? Can he work his way into an armbar?

[@CoachZahabi]

Be sure to grab his head like I demo in the video and he will not be able to transition to arm bar. Also when u get good at this move your escape will be to fast for him to try a follow up attack.

[@massimilianoguerrier]

+Tristar Gym thanks Coach! When and where is your next seminar???

[@GtfoSlaveRs]

Great video! Im interested in coming to your gym for wrestling, i looked on your schedule and i see you have wrestling 3 times a week but it says its only for advanced wrestlers 2 times a week so beginners are left only with 1 class. Can beginners do the wrestling class in your gym 3 times a week ?

[@CoachZahabi]

Our bjj class includes wrestling. So come in Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm

[@harisrythemzeez]

With the internet bjj is easy to learn for free. :)

[@Sorel366]

Did not work for Oliveira againt Makhachev. Matter of fact the choke was tightented.

[@ul5mw]

Yup, this escape doesn’t work with fully-tightened choke.

[@lostmonkey18]

Coach, what is a "hip heist"

[@AndyMyers94]

A “technical stand up” is a type of hip heist. more simply elevate your hips

[@Vscustomprinting]

I guess craig jones didnt watch this one!!! (When he got tapped by gordon ryan)

[@joecanada5158]

Nice escape -- going to come in handy! Can I ask what video editing software you're using? Hate to be 'that guy', but yeah....

[@matdunsford526]

Ok firstly I like it but what if the guy doesn't jump off you and still has it weight over your body?

[@tyhatfield7156]

My only thing is it’s a good escape but you’re not escaping your arm triangle you’re escaping before you actually get into the arm triangle. What that is this a different way of ghosting. A lot of people call that the anaconda choke

[@andrewy.6810]

Can this escape work when my opponent sets up the arm triangle from the mount?

[@k__u4598]

4:52 Thats a bad position against a good grappler

[@Vscustomprinting]

this is worth at least 5 dollars. i owe you, if ever i meet you.

[@timbadmilk]

Thank you for your videos, Firas! I train in a small team without higher belts and such insightful instructionals are a great resource to fill in the blanks in my fundamentals. In earlier clips you mentioned people not having a good understanding of basic things like sprawl and double leg takedown, is there any chance you will make a video about those?

[@gregstokes7117]

Thanks for sharing! OSS !

[@kozuchiosu9603]

Thank you for another tried and true technique, awesome application for bjj gi as well (hope you find time to put more out).. Osu!

[@uddaside]

What if the hands are locked?

[@reddman1229]

Best tutorials on youtube by far thank you coach

[@LexLupton]

Fantastic detail Coach Zahabi. This has made it so much easier to escape this choke. The arm detail was crucial as people have taken my back from this escape previously. I have a question. Braulio Estima (and others) have a variation of the kata gatame where they simply drop a hip from the mount rather than getting off in order to exert pressure. How would you counter this when the mounted hooks makes the runaway unfeasible?