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A triangle choke (called Sankaku-Jime in judo) is a type of figure-four chokehold which strangles the opponent by encircling the opponent's neck and one arm with the legs in a configuration similar to the shape of a triangle. The technique is a type of lateral vascular restraint that constricts the blood flow from the carotid arteries to the brain.
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, this hold is usually applied with the legs from a ground position such as the guard. One leg encircles the neck and shoulder, with the knee next to the neck; the other leg crosses the ankle of the first leg, using the foot of the first leg to "lock" the second leg at the knee. The effectiveness of the technique can be increased by pulling the legs together and using the arms to pull the opponents head towards the attacker's shoulder.
The technique can cause unconsciousness in a few seconds, and it may injure or kill the opponent if held too long. It is used in various grappling martial arts, including Jujutsu, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Professional Wrestling, Sambo, as well as in mixed martial arts competition.
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