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MMA glossary

Arm Triangle Choke

Arm triangle, also known as katagatame: from a cross-side, half guard or mount position, the arm wraps around the opponent's neck, their own arm is trapped so they choke themselves, both hands meet ear to ear and downward pressure is applied.

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« It's an arm triangle done from the cross-side position or half guard, even mount, where my arm comes around Alex's neck. I trap his own arm so he chokes himself with it. My two hands meet. Ear to ear, side to side, and I apply downward pressure. »

Aldric Cassata · at 6:43

Frequently asked questions

What is an arm triangle choke?
Also known as katagatame, it is a choke applied from cross-side, half guard or mount where your arm wraps around the opponent's neck and traps their own arm so they choke themselves with it.
How do you finish an arm triangle choke?
Both hands meet ear to ear and you apply downward pressure, forcing the opponent's trapped arm to choke them.
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