SAN-GAKU-OSAE-GATAME

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Triangle hold.
Sangaku-gatame hold is used when Tori is attacking with Sangaku-jime but is unable to apply a strangle.
In this scenario, while maintaing the grip with the legs, Tori hoists himself on top of Uke, usually using Ukes trouser leg as an anchor to enhance stability.