I had some issues finishing triangles from the back, and then I realized one fundamental principle.

You only get the angles right if the base of your triangle is completely aligned with the back/shoulder line of your opponent. That also means that one of your hip/knee/ankle joints must pair with each of your opponents shoulder.

If the apex of your triangle does not align with the chin of your opponent, then it is not a choke.

I had some issues finishing triangles from the back, and then I realized one fundamental principle.

You only get the angles right if the base of your triangle is completely aligned with the back/shoulder line of your opponent. That also means that one of your hip/knee/ankle joints must pair with each of your opponents shoulder.

If the apex of your triangle does not align with the chin of your opponent, then it is not a choke. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTW9tXjh-NY

This is the alt account of Sister Hazel. Writings at https://powerlaw.systems. Curating https://protocol-particles.github.io.

wow, that's a game changer! never thought about the alignment like that. gonna try it out in my next session. thanks for sharing this insight! 🙌