### Mounted Triangle The Mounted Triangle is an effective submission technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that combines elements of control from the mount position with the triangle choke, typically applied from the guard. Here's a detailed guide on how to execute this move. #### Japanese Name **Sankaku Jime (Mount Variant)** #### Position **Mount** #### Steps to Execute the Mounted Triangle: 1. **Establish a Strong Mount Position:** - Begin in the top mount position, ensuring your knees are tight against your opponent's sides and your weight is centered over their chest. - Use your hands to control your opponent's wrists or head to prevent escape. 2. **Create an Opening:** - Use your hands to generate pressure on one of your opponent's arms, often the arm that's least protected or already reaching up to block or escape. - Pin your opponent's wrist to the mat with one hand while applying pressure on their elbow with your other hand. 3. **Slide Your Knee Over:** - As you create the opening, bring your same-side knee over your opponent's trapped arm. - Ensure that you stay heavy and maintain constant pressure as your knee slides over the opponent's bicep or elbow. 4. **Lock the Triangle Setup:** - Immediately shift your weight as you slide your shin over your opponent's neck, aiming to catch the far shoulder with your knee-pit. - Adjust your seated position on their chest, repositioning your legs in a triangle shape—one leg over the neck, the other under the arm. 5. **Secure Your Legs:** - If possible, clasp your own shin with your free hand, ensuring the knee of the leg over your opponent's neck is tight against it. - Lean towards their legs to keep them compressed and reduce any space they might exploit. 6. **Complete the Triangle Lock:** - Once your shin is secured, bring your free leg around and lock your legs at the ankle behind the knee of the leg over their neck. - Hinge downward slightly with your body weight onto your opponent's neck to maintain pressure. 7. **Squeeze and Finish the Choke:** - Squeeze everything together: your knees towards each other, your ankles tight, and apply downward body pressure. - Squeeze their head, neck, and trapped arm together until the tap. 8. **Adjust as Necessary:** - If your opponent resists, you may need to adjust your position slightly to cover their shoulder more with your knee or re-angle the top leg. #### Considerations: - **Timing and Balance:** Avoid compromising your position when setting up; balance and control are key. - **Opponent's Defense:** Be mindful of your opponent bridging or trying to sweep you in mid-adjustment. - **Maintenance of Pressure:** Always keep pressure forward, minimizing space. The Mounted Triangle can be a formidable submission when applied correctly, marrying positional dominance with a powerful choke. Practice this move diligently to master timing, leverage, and pressure.