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Breaking The Triangle: Escapes, Counters & Sneaky Submissions by Joshua You reviews
Breaking The Triangle: Escapes, Counters & Sneaky Submissions by Joshua You has 98 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.99 out of 5. 99% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from June 27, 2024 to May 27, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
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Who reviewed Breaking The Triangle: Escapes, Counters & Sneaky Submissions by Joshua You
96 of these reviewers gave their belt rank when they submitted the review. BJJ Fanatics asks for rank, age and years training at the point of review, so this breakdown is self-reported by the customer.
| Belt | Reviews | Average rating |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 25 | 5.0 |
| Brown | 24 | 5.0 |
| Black | 21 | 4.95 |
| Purple | 18 | 5.0 |
| White | 8 | 5.0 |
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The reviews
This is the One
I really liked this one. Joshua You explains everything in a way that actually makes sense and is easy to follow, even if triangle escapes usually feel confusing or overwhelming. I liked how he doesn’t just show how to get out, but also how to turn the position into something you can use to your advantage with counters and sneaky submissions.
Step by Step
“Breaking The Triangle: Escapes, Counters & Sneaky Submissions” was a really informative and easy-to-follow video. The techniques were explained clearly, and I liked how the counters and escapes were broken down step-by-step instead of rushed through.
Practical Situations
What really stands out is how practical everything feels. Instead of just showing one flashy escape, the video builds an entire system around surviving, countering, and even attacking from dangerous triangle situations.
Clean and Easy
Joshua breaks them down real clean, real easy for you to understand, and then he sneaks in plenty crafty counters and submissions you can catch guys sleeping with.
Very Useful
Practical, detailed, and useful for both training and live rolling.
Valuable information
It’s easy to follow, immediately usable, and valuable for both defense and turning the tables.
Clear Teachings
One of the best parts is how simple and clear the teaching is. It doesn’t feel overwhelming, and you can start trying the techniques right away in training. The “sneaky submissions” are also a nice bonus and can catch your training partners off guard.
Hidden Gem
Most instructionals treat the triangle like a burning building. Get out immediately. This one treats it like… a room with hidden doors.
Clear Explanations
Instruction-wise, the pacing is solid. He explains things clearly without dragging them out, and the details he chooses to highlight are usually the ones that actually matter when you try to replicate the move later. It doesn’t feel overproduced or gimmicky—just straightforward, useful teaching.
Easy to Follow
Joshua You’s teaching style is clear and methodical, breaking down triangle escapes and counters in a way that’s easy to follow and immediately useful on the mats.
Worth Every Minute
Most instructionals teach you to panic and escape immediately—but this one flips that mindset. Instead of rushing, Joshua shows how to stay calm, control the position, and even turn a bad spot into an opportunity to attack. That alone makes this series stand out.
Don't like prey
First off—the mindset shift. Most guys treat getting caught in a triangle like it’s game over. This instructional flips that on its head. Instead of acting like prey, you’re taught to stay calm, breathe, and start hunting from the worst position on the mat. That alone separates this from 90% of BJJ content.
Highly Applicable
Joshua keeps things concise and highly applicable, avoiding unnecessary theory while still giving enough context for each technique to make sense.
Simple Instructions
Joshua You breaks down triangle escapes and counters in a simple way, making it useful for both beginners and more experienced grapplers.
Clear and Organized
The content is organized clearly and covers a wide range of options—from basic escapes to more advanced counters and “sneaky” submissions.
A chance to attack
This instructional video is the best! It doesn’t just focus on escaping. It also shows how you can turn a bad position into a chance to attack. That’s a big mindset shift and can really help improve your overall game.
Emphasizes key concepts
He emphasizes key concepts like posture, angle control, and timing—making it clear that escaping a triangle isn’t about brute strength, but about understanding leverage and positioning.
Helpful Resource
Overall, Breaking The Triangle is a helpful resource for grapplers at beginner to intermediate levels who want to improve their triangle defense and expand their options from a difficult position.
Not Relying only on Strength
Rather than relying on strength, the video emphasizes positioning, timing, and awareness.
Different Stages of Triangle Escapes
This video covers how to deal with the triangle at different stages: before it’s fully locked, when it’s starting to tighten, and even when you're already in serious trouble.
Strategic Defense
This video helps shift from panic mode to strategic defense, which is particularly valuable in live rolling where triangles often tighten because of rushed movements.
Straightforward Explanations
The explanations in this video are straightforward, with a focus on concepts rather than memorizing endless variations.
Clear and Manageable Steps
Instead of just teaching one basic escape, the video breaks the position down into clear, manageable steps and offers multiple solutions depending on timing and body positioning.
Calming Instructions
I picked this up because escaping triangles has always felt like a mix between panic and prayer for me. This instructional breaks it down in a way that’s super practical and, honestly, calming.
Best way to escape triangle submission
All the videos and steps are well linked together
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