The most common sankaku techniques you see in competition are yoko-sankaku and reverse sankaku. Ushiro-sankaku is somewhat rare although Lucy Renshall of Great Britain specializes in it. Interestingly, she often does a hold-down or an armlock from it and not so much a strangle. The way she comes up on top for the hold-down however might no longer be considered legal under the new rules.
The following examples are considered legal:


The following are NOT allowed:


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Gold for Japan and Azerbaijan on Day 2 of the men's event.

2026 Qingdao GP: Day 2 Women's
Japan and Croatia win gold medals on Day 2 of the women's event.

Japan wins 2 golds on Day 2 of the men's event.
