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.
One of the biggest mistakes BJJ athletes make when finishing the Guillotine Choke is just pulling on the head… Which is an extremely ineffective way to get the tap.
Instead, you need to both pull and compress. Garry Tonon explains and demonstrates on the video below:
Off With Their Heads – Learn The Signature Guillotine Choke From Black Belt Legend Marcelo Garcia.
Marcelo Garcia Teaches The Subtle Details Behind Locking Up The Neck and Finishing Fights With His Signature Submission System.
