How to Escape Triangle Chokes Early and Keep Passing The Guard

Triangle Chokes are one of the most effective submissions from the bottom positions and can be a huge problem for any top player or guard passer. In today's video we have a question regarding just that situation. Our friend Nick who is a wrestler type who is coming into BJJ is getting caught in triangle chokes left and right and he's wondering if I have any tips on dealing with the situation.
In this video I share tips on both a triangle choke defense and how to defend it. I used to struggle with the same problem as a wrestler who would get caught in triangle chokes while passing guard. I also show how I corrected the issue.
I also share how I like to look at the triangle as a position which has multiple stages. I consider 3 stages of triangles to be a starting point which I explain in the video.
From there I talk about some tips to escape the triangle in stage 1, or a loosely locked triangle. I'll work on escapes for the future if in a deeper position.
Hope you enjoy the video and thanks for watching!
-Chewy
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[@EasternManiac]

Me drilling: This works so well Me rolling: This does not work

[@Crystals10000]

thats usually how it is xD

[@soopsammich4533]

exactly! it doesn't work until one day it just does...

[@EasternManiac]

john cox I’ll just chalk it up to white belt problems.

[@jasonacraft]

Only for like, every technique... 😖

That's what distinguishes BJJ from many other martial arts: you roll ;)

[@SpongeBob12915]

I'm doing my first grappling games this winter I'm excited

[@clawjungleranger]

Ayy! Join the cult! Jk haha but honestly, please for the sake of this martial art, don't abandon it until you give it at least 1 year worth of training. I've seen many people leave my gym early on because they would get super frustrated and constantly lose and get submitted, and I nearly did the same! But I had a friend get me into training and he pushed me to keep going. You'll realize that even if you get submitted or lose every day, you're constantly learning and adapting. After the first year, I realized I was hooked into this for life and won't be giving it up anytime soon. Hope you feel the same man!

[@jellooooooooo10]

lolol the smile after throwing his phone

[@tobintheexpriest6365]

Chewy rocking the Origin Gi. Jocko approves haha.

[@GenericUsername999]

Triangle choke is my biggest weakness lol thank goodness for this video now I can know longer think of the triangle as my kryptonite!

[@yurisghost9107]

Loved watching you at the Nashville Open. You’re the real deal. Cheers, mate!

[@ClipsFromMaine]

Another great video! I’m built a lot like Chad, so I Love triangles, and knowing how people can defend against them is such a help. Thanks Chewy!

[@zZTraCe]

Over the years of me training, ur videos are the ones I still watch. Glad u still throw ur phone around. Lol 🤗 * hey adam*

[@Chewjitsu]

Awesome. Thanks for the message!

[@Xeinok]

Secondary Pro Tip: Get triangled a lot and fight to survive until you almost pass out and you too can have cauliflower ear

[@davidelkins9894]

Excellent content just keeps coming. Much appreciated by this novice grappler. 👍👍

[@MangoTheRetriever]

This video is gold!

[@emeishar]

Super helpful 👍

[@TheFixten]

Nice stuff Adam

[@vladbusheck9578]

Triangles are my kryptonite. I appreciate this video.

[@EliMartin-fq7gh]

As a white belt I just learned today that if you grab the knee or alil bit under the “biting” leg an roll out of the triangle

[@shahree100]

Thank you

[@omoplataurnan]

Triangle is my favourite submission, helps being flexible from gymnastics

[@flavoredchin]

I got so much better at landing submissions once I started using my flexibility for offense.

[@sc4r966]

Nice!

[@juleswatson8298]

Hi! Do you have any advice for starting to compete? I was feeling really good during rolling in the gym, but just did my first competition at white belt and got absolutely smashed.

[@carrot3945]

Hey chewy, could you please do a video on how to put on good pressure with a triangle. I'm trying to add this to my game and I am struggling with getting the pressure on. I can get good position for the triangle but i am struggling with pressure. Thanks man

[@KT-ym1cn]

If I am interpreting your question right you need to grab the leg you throw over with your opposite hand to cinch it down. Cut the angle to make it tight and pull down on the head. Seem to be the best methods I've seen to get it tight. Also squeeze your knees together...

[@John_Nada_]

Chewie can you review that Gi? lol looking for some input on the wizardry that is Origin.

[@M1ke10191]

Adam

[@cesarlopez-hr4hd]

Any recommendations for locking in triangles for bigger dudes. I always go for the arm bar from a triangle b/c I can never sink it in deep enough

[@paintdrops]

lift up your hips when shooting the triangle.

[@dosomething3]

Which reminds me... After 2 years of daily bjj I’m still not able to catch anyone in a triangle 😢😢😢

[@Crystals10000]

its not ez lol

[@EasternManiac]

Daily? Impressive

[@logangreenberg]

Hey Chewy in position 1 when you posture up and head up to create space, would you recommend trying to stand straight up to keep extending the legs or remain knees down?

[@Rayja3]

Logan Greenberg I know you didn’t ask me but I’d say you’d probably want to keep knees down because if you stand you could create too much space and they could free their legs and sweep you or just scramble out. Overall, like most things in BJJ it just depends

[@logangreenberg]

@@Rayja3 I appreciate the help buddy, when you're trying to find your way through a pitch black room, you appreciate anyone who's holding a small flashlight

[@thai-anhnguyen5527]

This is nice but we need the double gold videos!

How can I pull the arm if the guy is trapping my arm?

[@IronDog28]

What if they have a good grip on your sleeve and you have trouble bringing your arms out? White belt here

[@Crystals10000]

hmm i do the same thing but i peel the knee not the hip

[@markkidman9535]

My issue exactly. (White Belt, Obsv 🤣) Thanks for the advice.

[@Chewjitsu]

Happy to help!

[@gan102]

I have a question. During roll sessions, when we exchange partners, I am so out of breath that I cannot think anymore, I cannot concentrate or do anything valuable. The only think I can do is to prolong the submission. I dont even try to submit or attack, I am just trying to survive. Should I sit one out when it is like that or just push through the pain like I normally do?

[@clawjungleranger]

Control your breathing more, do some more cardio if you can in the free time but don't spaz out. Especially if you're doing Gi jiu jitsu, try to be more methodical in your approach. You don't want to always use brute force to make certain moves work. Understand the fundamentals and use mechanics to your advantage. If you feel like you're going to throw up, you should probably sit out lol. But if you're just breathing heavy, relax a bit and do some breathing exercises, then jump in but again, don't spaz out!

[@lirbic]

Chewy what gi are you wearing? Looks nice

[@juleswatson8298]

lirbic it’s an origin rift

[@Psichlo1]

Been training for almost a year as a bigger guy, 6 foot 300 lbs. Finding rolling partners is problematic at best but even so, I find myself on my back way more than I should. Triangles aren't really my issue as much as being on bottom side control and getting my arms locked out, and the temptation is to use strength to break out which is not good. I feel like I should be better after this much time training and feel like my coaches are disappointed with my performance. It is hard to stay motivated to train when you feel like you're constantly losing to the same thing over and over again.

[@KT-ym1cn]

Don't get discouraged. A lot of ppl with way more than a year feel the same. Some days are better than others. Embrace the grind. I suck too but I love the struggle and enjoy the feeling of accomplishment just from grappling hard for an hour or more, win or lose.

[@dereksmith6097]

I agree with KT76. I am 60 years old with bad knees, 6ft, 265. Hell, I have bad everything, but I still train. I have learned with age and wisdom that I am not competing against the younger guys, I am only competing against myself. Also, I don't need to impress anyone. I have black belts in five other arts, so that ship has sailed. I will never be a BJJ black belt at this point. I just want to be able to still protect myself at my age and I just love the martial arts and can't stop. If you adopt that mindset and realize it is a journey and not a race, it will be ok.

[@Thatmanz2212]

What should someone do going in to a gym brand new with no training

[@Chris-ii8yj]

Noah Petteys just do itttt

[@JbirdEditZ]

What if someone is supper tall or squeezes you(this girl in my class has super human legs and if trading for a tournament)

[@KeyboardWarrior101st]

Chewy, how do you feel about turning 90 degrees to finish the triangle? I noticed your partner stayed perpendicular to you as do a lot of people.

[@southpawairsofter]

That orgin rift oooooo

[@popsmorris5887]

Does anyone else catch themselves "jazz handing" back at Adam, or is it just me…lol

[@FelixFrost]

Dude 0:30 had me meming

[@1lostinspace]

I just come here to see Adam

[@genises200]

*People with Triangle game watch this and are now even better

[@soopsammich4533]

BRYAN G exactly why I'm watching 😄😄

[@JAndersen22222]

You look bad ass in all black, like a star wars sith lord or something

[@elijahfarrell3445]

Why does adam look like an angry garden gnome with no hat?

[@Bzbz..]

Adam