The guillotine is a cruel strangulation. It goes fast, from multiple angles, no matter how strong you are. This versatility and speed make the guillotine ideal for sport BJJ players, who occasionally focus on moving to a terrifying degree. Looking at the career of Marcelo García, we can demonstrate the effectiveness of the guillotine in matches against well-trained opponents.
Its practicality goes far beyond the Jiu-Jitsu mats. Of the many moves that we might need to defend ourselves, the guillotine is one of the most likely used against untrained opponents. If someone recklessly attacks, the automatic guillotine is a valuable protection tool.
Are you a fan of Guillotine chokes, both High-Elbow and Arm-In variations? Then you will absolutely adore the following “arm across the chest” setup!
It’s going to hand you over both Arm-In and High-Elbow Guillotine Chokes alike. Björn Friedrich demonstrates it on the video below:
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