Issue 140

April 2016

Survive your assailant’s arm triangle choke, then turn the tables and get into position to finish the fight

Vinny Magalhaes: Four-time world BJJ champion, 205lb fighter and instructor at Syndicate MMA in Las Vegas reveals his best fight tips with Scott Kaplan

1.Scott has Vinny caught in an arm triangle choke on Vinny’s right side.

2 Vinny grabs behind his right knee with both hands.

3 Keeping his grip, Vinny kicks down with his leg, which relieves some pressure from his neck and gives him a chance to breathe.

4 After catching his breath, Vinny lets go of his grip and uses his right tricep to push Scott’s head away.

5 Vinny immediately bridges with his hips and begins to turn away from Scott over his left shoulder.

6 As Vinny turns onto his knees, he grabs Scott’s right elbow with his right hand.

7 Once he’s onto his knees, Vinny is able to slip his head out from Scott’s control.

8 Vinny gets a bodylock by clasping his hands together. From here he can move to take Scott’s back.

TOP TIPS

White Belt

A successful arm triangle choke cuts off the blood circulation on both sides of the neck, by squeezing with your arm on one side and compressing your opponent’s shoulder against him on

the other.

Purple Belt

This counter must

be done quickly.

Taking too long will

give your opponent a chance to adjust and reapply the choke.

Black Belt

When applying an arm triangle choke, walk your legs around and away from your opponent and drive forward with your toes to finish the submission.