Drill 2 of 5
Triangle Defense
Defend triangle attempts from guard.
How to practice
- Partner shoots triangle entries from guard. Answer immediately with posture and both arms inside.
- If the legs lock, stack them onto their shoulders and posture through the pressure.
- Practice the arm-strip: pull the trapped elbow across their body and back to safety.
- Learn the last-resort escape: turn into the choke, stack, and grind your head out.
- Finish live - partner attacks only triangles, and you lose the round the moment you tap.
Coaching cues
Stay balancedKeep guard/position safeMove with purposeReset cleanly
Common mistakes
- Rushing the drill
- Poor posture or guard
- No reset after the action
Video references
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