Sankaku (さんかく)
Sankaku (さんかく) translates to “triangle” in English. In Judo, this term is often used in the context of techniques that involve triangular shapes or positions.
Examples in Judo
==== Sankaku Jime (三角絞め)====
This is a triangle choke, a submission technique where the legs are used to form a triangle around the opponent’s neck and one arm, cutting off blood flow to the brain.
Here is an example of one way to execute a Sankaku Jime:
https://youtu.be/lq1CUBRAm7s?si=XPoUUFaTzdO-XF0U
==== Sankaku Gatame (三角固め) ====
This is a triangle hold, where the practitioner uses their legs to trap the opponent’s arm and neck in a triangular position, immobilizing them.
Here is an example of one way to execute a Sankaku Gatame:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sgwrKg99sU
These techniques are fundamental in Judo and are highly effective in both competition and self-defense scenarios.
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