Triangle theory
Fighting Theory
- Type
- Chokes and strangles
- Martial arts
- Kickboxing, Boxing
Triangle Theory is a theory used in boxing. It uses equilateral triangles to explain how to create advantageous angles to strike opponents while limiting their ability to effectively strike back. While triangle theory is highly effective in boxing, its use is limited, and often risky, in other martial arts. Triangle theory in boxing should not be confused with triangle theory as used in Wing Chun.
Japanese terms for chokes and strangles
| Term | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 裸絞め | hadakajime | rear naked choke; sleeper hold |
| 絞め技 | shimewaza | shime-waza (judo stranglehold) |
| フロントチョーク | furontochooku | front choke |
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Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.