A video surfaced depicting a man attempting a triangle during a physical altercation, resulting in a slam.
In the video clip, which circulated on a digital platform, the scenario unfolds as follows: a person engages in a confrontation, evidently attempting to apply a triangle submission, a common submission technique in martial arts. However, the situation escalates when the opponent counteracts by lifting and slamming the individual onto the ground.
Videos like this lend themselves to critique Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a practical self-defense method for real-life encounters and propose that striking might have been better suited.
Of course, knowing BJJ is always a plus, but with knowing BJJ comes also knowing the limitations of a technique you’re trying to apply and weighing that risk in a particular situation.
There’s also the strategic advantage of hooking under the opponent’s leg during submission attempts like this, which might help shorten the velocity of the slam if not counter it effectively. It also helps finish the submission faster with the angle change.
Ever wondered why, even at the highest level of MMA, instances of slams resulting from failed triangles are prevalent? While it may seem simple to release the hold when lifted, many stars instinctively hold on. Why?
They often lack training in releasing the hold when lifted, leading to spontaneous risk assessment. When uncertainty arises, individuals tend to cling to their current position.
Releasing the hold requires specific training, as it contradicts natural instincts, particularly for stars with experience in BJJ tournaments or sport BJJ training. As we’ve mentioned many times, the more you know, the more powerful you are, but to reach your maximum potential, you must always account for risks arising from particular situations.
