Guillotine

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Technique Description

The guillotine choke is a rapid and powerful front headlock submission commonly used in grappling. It is often applied when an opponent lowers their head during a takedown attempt or when transitioning from a defensive position. To execute the guillotine, quickly wrap one arm around the opponent's neck, ideally with your hand or forearm against their windpipe. Secure a tight grip by connecting your arms, and leverage your wrist bone against their neck. Apply pressure by squeezing your arms together and lifting upwards while using your body weight to constrict the carotid arteries and cut off blood flow to the brain. A properly applied guillotine choke can force a quick submission or cause a loss of consciousness.

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Nicky Ryan Teaches High Wrist Guillotine | B-Team Technique

Nicky Ryan Teaches High Wrist Guillotine | B-Team Technique

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How To Escape The Guillotine Choke

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Give me 10 Minutes, and I'll make you a Guillotine Expert

Give me 10 Minutes, and I'll make you a Guillotine Expert

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How To Guillotine ANYONE In BJJ

How To Guillotine ANYONE In BJJ

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Choking Mechanics You WON'T Learn In Class... D'arce, Anaconda & Arm-In Guillotine Complete System

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5 tips for GUILLOTINE CHOKE defense 💥 #bjj #brazilianjiujitsu #jiujitsu

5 tips for GUILLOTINE CHOKE defense 💥 #bjj #brazilianjiujitsu #jiujitsu

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Guillotine counter: VON FLUE CHOKE! 💥 #bjj #brazilianjiujitsu #jiujitsu

Guillotine counter: VON FLUE CHOKE! 💥 #bjj #brazilianjiujitsu #jiujitsu

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3 Guillotine Choke Variations "High Elbow” "Arm in guillotine" | Cobrinha BJJ

3 Guillotine Choke Variations "High Elbow” "Arm in guillotine" | Cobrinha BJJ

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Guillotine - Critical Points to Finish by Garry Tonon

Guillotine - Critical Points to Finish by Garry Tonon

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The High Elbow Guillotine by John Danaher

The High Elbow Guillotine by John Danaher

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How To Do The Most Simple And Efficient Guillotine Choke by Karel "Silver Fox" Pravec

How To Do The Most Simple And Efficient Guillotine Choke by Karel "Silver Fox" Pravec

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The Guillotine Choke Details That'll Get You More Taps Per Roll (TPR)

The Guillotine Choke Details That'll Get You More Taps Per Roll (TPR)

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Standing Guillotine Defense by Henry Akins

Standing Guillotine Defense by Henry Akins

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BJJ Guillotine Choke Escape and Defense from Full Guard & with Takedowns

BJJ Guillotine Choke Escape and Defense from Full Guard & with Takedowns

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Guillotine Escape by GORDON RYAN

Guillotine Escape by GORDON RYAN

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