Triangle choke

A triangle choke, is a type of figure-four chokehold that encircles the opponent's neck and one of their arms within the legs of the attacker. The configuration of the legs is similar to the shape of a triangle. Applying pressure using both legs and the opponent's own arm/shoulder, the technique is a type of lateral vascular restraint that constricts the blood flow from the carotid arteries to the brain, resulting in loss of consciousness in seconds when applied correctly.

Recent studies have shown that the triangle choke takes an average of 9.
5 seconds to render an opponent unconscious from the moment it is properly applied.

Back to Moves & Techniques →

Source: Wikipedia · Image: Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

LETSTALKWRESTLING

Step into the ring — wrestling history, training and techniques, event coverage, and the tools every fan and grappler needs.

Get new guides by emailOccasional emails. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

InformationAbout Contact Privacy Policy Terms of Service Disclaimer Affiliate Disclosure Cookie Policy

Every entry, image, fact, and figure is drawn from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons, used under public-domain and Creative Commons licenses. No content is AI-generated.