I did this wrong for so long. Finishing mechanics of the triangle

Oh man the difference it makes

Great correction. That's my mistake right there.

Amazing! Thanks for the tips!

Been doing triangles with the ankle under knee finish for years. Going to try going under the calf next roll. Thanks mate!

How do you deal with when the person goes with the arm across and drops his weight on that side and starts pulling on the knee? I have a hard time finishing triangles when people do this.

I mean, just phenomenal teaching. Had no idea I was doing it so wrong! But so well explained — cannot wait to put this into practice.

Reminds me of Ryan halls way of finishing.

Love your explanations Lachlan. I also was taught that you cross your knee and your ankle together. However, I have felt that I have experienced cramping from squeezing too hard when I don't need to. I can get the finish as you pointed out in the video but his adjustment could help make my triangle more efficient. Did you ever get cramping when you were practicing your taught triangle or is this a matter of not warming up correctly?

Beautiful details! Thanks for sharing! 🤘

Such a good teacher. Nice one!

Have you discovered a similar tip for inverted triangles? I couldn't finish my triangles before using this technique and I still can't finish my inverted triangles.

So... You're saying it's like a DAB with your legs :D

Not exactly correct. You have a good concept, but you were doing nothing "wrong" before. In fact, the other way is better as far as where youre placing your foot behind the calf.

Awesome instruction. The details of it without anyone in between your legs really showed how small the space gets. I am tall and very skinny. I have a hard time with guys powering out either by posturing or by stacking. I’ve seen videos advising pulling the head or shoulder walking. Can you make a video showing your process for controlling the position, cues to look for in order to recognize what to do quickly in order to maintain the position which will give me more time to finish?

This has completely changed my triangle. Much easier to lock-in and infinitely easier to get the tap. Thanks for the content. For anyone that hasnt gotten his half guard seminar - easily worth the $.

Ah! I've always thought because I have short legs then I wouldn't be able to get this choke, but now I've learned that I need to create that angle. Thank you.

Mind blown...

Thanks you ! such great detail here !

Great technique. I can't wait to apply it next time I train

Well done lad

Amazing Control for the triangle and details 🙏 you and danaher are the best for me

I am a white belt and I really wanted to master my triangle submission. Huge Thanks! now I will make it even better for me and tighter for my opponents!

Excellent explanation. My triangle always felt half assed cuz I wasn't able to get a good squeeze.

Is confusing, I thought ankle under knee cavity should be tighter but guess I´ll have to try it XD.
I believe you anyway.

Come to America
Wow awesome instructions as always thank you professor

Excellent breakdown. Thank you.

My triangles sucked shit. Thanks.

Game changer details.

Amazing details here. Thanks for this information. Really excited to try:

1. Locking over the ankle with the calf, rather than in the nook behind the knee, so the locking leg can be effectively used to tighten the squeeze
2. Generating the primary force of the choke with the push-pull of the legs, instead of just squeezing down with the calves

Thank you Master!

Looks like a fat boy triangle finish

Even though I have relatively long and strong legs I've never been particularly good at triangles and I know it's 100% because of a lack of understanding of mechanics.

I never finished a triangle during 5 years of training. I blamed my thick thighs and stiff hips or something... Today, 1 day after watching this video I finish 3 out of 4. Where I can send money?

So mad that im seeing these three years after it came out.

Just practiced the triangle about 3 days ago.. Felt like a failure cuz my opp wouldn't tap.. Even the instructor couldn't see what I was doing wrong... This is going to help me for sure!

This is amazing 🙌🏽 Lachan is the best instructor ever.

Please come to Tampa for a seminar!!

Holy moly. I've never heard the triangle explained so well. It's amazing how many explanations I've heard from incredible fighters, but no one has ever pointed out these essential details (like the ankle on the upper calf). I think sometimes even good coaches forget the beginner's mindset.

Lachlan, you have a gift!

Thank you!!

I actually saw, the triangle, for the first time. Like a rainbow.

Wow

ok this helps a lot. I was definitely not doing it right lol.. Cant wait to try it tomorrow :)

Exceedingly well explained, this shows clearly the mechanics of the choke. Thanks coach.

Shouldn't you be able to close it off with your foot locked in behind the knee and then adjust the same way?

I feel like this way you'd lose control more easily. 🤔

Very good teaching. Not everyone who has perfect technique knows how to teach.