Finishing the Triangle (vs most common counters)

This video I go over the details to a tight triangle finish as well as some of the most common mistakes I see people make when trying to apply the triangle. Having a strong finish is very important not only because it actually finishes the match but psychologically I find when you trust your finishes you are more likely to be very aggressive going for them. I cover countering vs the stack counter, the leg pull to side counter, and the arm behind back counter. Hope you like the video, please comment if you have questions. Also follow on Instagram for additional content
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[@richardcombden3663]

Great video, I love that you tell the camera to move to the other side. So many channels dont do that, and it's just a mystery as to whats happening over there. You consistently do that. Love the content! Thanks.

[@bunnyazorth945]

May I suggest a future request with Mount escapes? Thank you, Jon.

[@slothguard6531]

super helpful tips! thanks for sharing! would love to see a concept video on the transitions between triangles, omoplatas, and armbars.

[@jonathanzuniga3681]

Thanks for this! I've been getting stacked so much lately and it's one of the most frustrating things.

[@DJLurkerHC]

This is exactly what I was searching for!

[@brownie30031]

Thanks Jon! Great content as usual.

[@MikeVieira]

Thank you thank you!! This is great! Going right into my closed guard and triangle playlist!!

[@mihopark3078]

I love your all videos! Thank you so much!

[@artnos]

another great video, awesome, love the details

[@zanoningira1083]

Thanks a lot for the details on opening and closing your triangle choke to make it tight when you move back as your opponent is stacking you. I always struggle to finish the choke with heavier opponents.

[@AJJ_Bros]

Can you talk about that intermediary triangle control some more? Maintenance, posture, transitions, etc. Dope video 💪

[@MrWillown]

Gold, thanks. When we drill triangles I’ve been confused about trying to go straight into a tight triangle versus the way you showed. I prefer your way. Those defenses are gold.

[@joeswanson5520]

Very good and technical video. Thank you so much!

[@sebcrakpot1234]

thats one of the best bjj video out there for everything triangles

[@alejandrolemus1928]

Awesome video man thank you!

[@hairy5638]

Thanks for the great video mate

[@theticoboy]

I thumbed up like 5 seconds. Been waiting for this for ever. Still watching. Lol

[@kevinmcgivern1320]

Really good. Thank you!

[@PrizeFighterInfern0]

Awesome vid. Been a fan of yours for a while now. Could you do a video just like this but on the omaplata position. I got stacked out of it 3 times in the same roll today. My lower back would appreciate it lol 🙏🏽

[@benamini817]

That was so helpful thanks!

[@hosekim6507]

Good session!

[@regulardude7764]

Good video 🤙 The black on black gi did make it a little hard to see though

[@beeobama6091]

what if kylo ren busts his lightsaber out, then how do u finish?

[@vincechanhealthy6373]

I should have watched this BEFORE I went to practise tonight. couldn't finish a triangle and this video would have solved the issue. Next time.

[@TonyRotella]

Awesome stuff as usual! In the future I'd really like to see some longer videos (15-30 min for instance) of you actually specific training some of the positions you've given good overviews of already, e.g. side control bottom, spider guard bottom, DLR passing. Just getting to watch some high level application of the instruction videos would be really excellent in my opinion.

[@orangeInc311]

Good idea! Basically just put absolutely anything out Jon and we'll watch it

[@theticoboy]

This is a really good idea. I love his side control escapes and have been working them but would love to see some footage of him working it.

[@JonThomasBJJ]

For sure I really want to do this more my shoulder has been busted pretty bad last few months, side escapes would probably be the hardest thing on the injury I can definitely put up some more passing and guard play specific training videos. Thanks Tony hope all is good for you

[@giszTube]

What about the fist next to the head and spin around the head defense? Or the foot in the arm pit (or if flexible around the waist)?

[@t-bone7988]

Nice job! Can you do a video on a no arm triangle?

[@ilxyaeger]

Soo what do you do if the the guy defending does the Keenan defence? Its basically where he post his hand on the nearcollar and make a grip, and sit out on his but arching his head back(so you cant grab head) then he gets on his knees and spins out with knee on belly? Have you seen it JonThomasBJJ?

[@swoopingeagle3942]

jon could you show your favorite way to escape mount

[@patsycards]

Have you seen the Hontai triangle finish when opponent does the arm-wrap-around defense? Thoughts on that one? And ...for people with short legs, should they just use triangles to set up other subs or can they be equally successful finish rate wise?

[@mkum2141]

iiddyy look up john danahers ‘perfect triangle’ video. It shows how people with short legs can finish triangles successfully

[@LeviPage]

Fist choke is also there when they tuck the arm under their body.

[@andynex]

I’m good about getting into the diamond position but once I’m there and trying to move into the triangle to finish, my training partners have been quickly taking both hands and forcing the leg that is over their shoulder to go over their head. This leaves me very few options and many times my guard gets passed as a result. Any suggestions to counter this? Maybe I’m not moving to control the head quickly enough or squeezing my knees together to get a tighter position once I get my leg over the shoulder?

[@ansborromeo7470]

We just did this situational roll from triangle position. I vaguely remember the anti-stack here but can't seem to make it work for people who are quite heavier than me. How do you make te hips heavy? Same motion as a bridge?

[@manimal667]

Video request. I'm trying to up my triangle game and my training partners keeps pushing my knee that is closest to the ear, in a triangle choke position, around their head to escape and then across my body and smashing me. Any recommendations are counters to that?

[@theticoboy]

Any thoughts on when to throw up a triangle against really strong and or heavier opponents. I am able to hit it early on against a lot of guys but they tend to have so much energy and strength since it is in the beginning of the roll and my percentage of finishing it is low (now you’ve given me good ideas raise that percentage). My professor said not good idea to use triangles against bigger stronger guys unless they are tired or they will stack you etc. Would you agree with this? It kind of bummed me out because I want my triangle to get to the level where I can finish on anyone regardless of size and strength. Hope you have some thoughts on that.

[@JonThomasBJJ]

theticoboy 4 things will decide who you can Triangle: their size, your length, your flexibility, and your technique. You gotta develop a comfort level and knowledge of who you think you can finish for me usually around 230 240 I stop trying then and go more for omoplatas if the guy is skilled.

[@PeterJames143]

I want to get better at that stack pass. Do you know a counter to that counter you mentioned against stack passes? Thanks.

[@orangeInc311]

I know you mention a lot how important it is to be able to build from a sleeve, pant or collar grip but could you please do an in depth video on how to build from a sleeve grip

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Orange Inc for sure I’ll do a video on this soon

[@sonic256]

My preferred triangle defense is the sit out, any tips there?

[@kevinnaderi3495]

This is some quality shit

[@groundkarate]

와우 2등!! ㅋ

[@shradhey]

Hi Jon, What you are doing is so good that I feel bad about this criticism. I am grateful for all your videos and you do provide this for free so I am ever so grateful for these. But could you please have a blue/white and a black Gi. Contrasting Gis will make it so much easier to see what you are doing. Black or Black or white on white is not easy to see. Just a suggestion.

[@JonThomasBJJ]

Pal For sure have heard this from quite a few people will make it better on next videos

[@huskylord123]

Dude's hand goes purple

[@user-rd4th3io6u]

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[@JohnSmith-zc1bj]

Plz dont wear black on black in future videos

[@impolitikful]

Teepee won’t work on big guys

[@dannynguyen7076]

God the camera man is horrible