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Arm Triangle Choke

Description

The head and arm choke is a very effective choke, it's a choke applied from one side with the attackers arm and from the other side with the opponent own shoulder.
Some people say you just simply apply as it is. Some prefer to go sideways knee on belly style or go on the side fully.
However the application is mostly simple if you can shout your head.

Tips

- you should use the back of your head avood to choke yourself as well
- on finishing on the side you should lower your hip to the ground

Variations

Anaconda, D'arce chokes

Possible Damage

pass out

Prevention Tips

some framing can help, but you should avoid fully application of the lock