Problem attempting the triangle choke

[Protegejoe296]

I'm having a problem when I attempt the triangle choke. When I go to shrimp into position, my calf completely cramps up. I have no problem with this doing any other techniques. Any suggestions/solutions? Thanks in advance.

 

[HitamiAkaya]

maybe you have short legs or naturally tight calves?

 

[Protegejoe296]

A little bit of both, any way to work around it?

 

[LordarshynBJJ]

stretch more...

I cramp up sometimes but not nearly as much as I used to.

 

[DaDiazBros**]

When you get in position to apply the triangle choke, remember to hip out just enough so that your calf has a really good bite on the person's neck. It's easier to lock in the triangle when you do and should definitely relieve some cramping there.

 

[RadBoy]

Maybe you are low on potassium or magnesium? Don't forget to take your multi and don't forget bannanas.

 

[LeatherWhip]

bananas before class FTW

 

[STFUjiujitsu]

I get an awkward pain on the inside of my knee sometimes when He's fighting me a lot and I have to squeeze my knees tight. Other than that, I don't ever cramp up or anything.

 

[MatthewC]

Your calf muscles are tight.

Stretch them, and give them a deep tissue massage.

 

[Bluemirage]

Agree with others...give your calves a good stretch before and after each class to gain more flexibility. Increase your intake of electrolytes to decrease likelihood of cramping and shoots your hip up more to get a better grip on your opponent's neck.

 

[Protegejoe296]

Thanks everyone.

 

[judofarmerbob]

bananas before class FTW

word.

 

[The Colonel]

Stretch your calves
Be hydrated
Eat the occasional banana + take vitamins

and you'll be good to go.