## Body Triangle Technique ### Description The body triangle is a control position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, primarily used from the back mount. It involves wrapping one's legs around the opponent and locking them in place, limiting their movement and ability to escape while potentially causing discomfort. ### Key Details - **Highest Efficiency:** Utilized when the practitioner is behind their opponent. - **Main Objective:** Secure control over the opponent by using your legs for trapping and adding an element of discomfort through compression. ### Step-by-Step Instructions to Execute the Body Triangle 1. **Secure the Back Mount Position** - Begin with your hooks (feet) in place as you control your opponent from the back mount. Ensure your chest is glued to their back and your seatbelt grip (one arm over and one under) is secure. 2. **Transition to the Strong Side** - Shift the opponent to one side by using the seatbelt grip to pull them in that direction. Ideally, your top leg should be on the stronger side to facilitate locking the body triangle. 3. **Position the Non-Locking Leg** - With your opponent on their side, position your non-locking leg (bottom leg) across their body. Place the instep near or over their hip. 4. **Locking Leg Positioning** - Use your free trailing leg to bring it over and across your non-locking leg. - Adjust your foot so the toes and ankle dig in behind their knee, effectively completing the body triangle. 5. **Maintain Control and Apply Pressure** - Squeeze your knees and drive your hips forward slightly to apply pressure. - Maintain back control with the seatbelt grip, ensuring that your opponent doesn't escape easily. 6. **Disrupt Breathing** - The body triangle can constrict your opponent’s breathing over time. Be mindful not to apply excessive pressure. Note that discomfort will naturally encourage submission attempts or positional advantage. ### Troubleshooting Tips - **Struggles with Creating Triangle:** Extend your hips and lean back a little to create more space to position your locking leg. - **Opponent Peels Off Your Lock:** Control the wrist with your choking arm to aid in maintaining the seatbelt grip. - **Flexibility Concerns:** Work on leg flexibility and hip compression drills to increase comfort in applying the body triangle. ### Final Thoughts The Body Triangle is a powerful technique for controlling opponents and setting up submission attempts from back mount. It is essential to practice entries and adjustments to ensure its effectiveness and comfort. ### Additional Uses While typically used from the back mount, variations or adaptations can be applied when scrambling to regain back control or transition between positions, provided the opportunity and alignment of limbs allow.