Arm Triangle from bottom mount variation

[Chris Herzog]

I'm very skeptical of the technique (at least in its discription) Will, I think your time would be better working your escapes.

[Tim Gillette]

Will, I think your time would be better working your escapes.

This ^^^^^

[Will Thaxton]

Tim, are you saying you don't like it? Just trying to think outside the box. That's why I love 10thP. Can't blame a blue belt for trying right? Lol

[Tim Gillette]

Will - I agree, thinking outside the box is absolutely a great idea. Just remember these 3 things when playing around with new submissions.
Ask yourself these questions IN THIS ORDER:
1 - Do I have control of my opponents body?
2 - Do I have control of the body part I'm attacking? (Arm, neck, foot, etc..)
3 - Do I have a way to apply pressure?

If you answer yes to these 3 questions ....then play with that submission.

In the case of the Arm Triangle from bottom mount.....You do not have control over your opponents body from the bottom mount.

I hope this helps in the future......I teach all of my students these 3 fundamental rules to applying submissions.