[scorcho]

I have started incorportating these chokes into my grappling, and they have really pushed my top game, especially from side control, to a new level. There are so many great setups for both of these in nogi.

Anyway, I was just wondering if anyone knew more about the history, especially the etymology of these chokes. Are they named after the grapplers who invented them?

Thanks.

[scorcho]

Double post, sorry.

[Aesopian]

I've been planning to do a whole write-up on the history of these moves as I know them. I've watched them go through like 5 different names and phases of popularity.

[Zankou]

I like to just call them all arm triangles now, because that's what they were before, and it's too damn confusing keeping them straight.

[BeggarSu]

All variations of the arm triangle I love. The only one I have a problem with is the famous "anaconda". I seem to crank rather than choke. I suppose it's just practice.

[gringobling]

arm triangles are awesome. especially from half guard.

[scorcho]

I will look forward to that Aesopian.

[whipyourasstyle]

What i've noticed:

There are only like 7 subs in BJJ, just applied and set up millions of ways.

Arm-triangle choke-
Arm-bar-
shoulder locks-
Air chokes-
blood chokes-
Knee locks-
ankle locks -

[krellik]

Originally Posted by whipyourasstyle

What i've noticed:

There are only like 7 subs in BJJ, just applied and set up millions of ways.

Arm-triangle choke-
Arm-bar-
shoulder locks-
Air chokes-
blood chokes-
Knee locks-
ankle locks -

Honestly I would include "twisting leg locks" to in that category since form and function is totaly different than the straight legbar.... But I get your point...

[scorcho]

Yes, I think that is true. However, the history of moves and how they get named after people is very interesting.