Marcelo Garcia is one of the bjj greats. His weapon of choice was often the Guillotine with which he submitted quite a few big names. Among them are: Victor Estima, Josh Hinger, Kron Gracie, Mike Fowler, George Sotiropoulos, Keita Nakamura, Jake Shields, Rodney Ellis, Davis Heart and others.
Top Guillotine Artists in Grappling
But how does someone like Marcelo escape the Guillotine?
As shown on the pictures above, to escape you’d need to move to the side opposite of where your head is trapped. His personal touch to this escape involves knee slide he utilizes to transition to the safe side – after all he’s also world famous for impeccable transition skills.
gif source: https://twitter.com/kostasfant
Sloth Jiu-Jitsu: The Ultimate Guide for Calmly Beating Bigger, Younger Opponents
💥 What if slowing down was the fastest way to win?
💭 Tired of Getting Smashed by Younger, Stronger Grapplers?
It’s not your age. It’s your strategy.
If you’re a passionate grappler over 35 who’s sick of getting outpaced, outmuscled, or out-cardio’d by opponents half your age — this 120 page e-book was made for you.
🔓 Unlock the Power of Sloth Jiu-Jitsu:
Build Sustainable Strength—Without Wrecking Your Joints, Energy, or Jiu-Jitsu
Tired of waking up sore and burnt out after lifting? Sloth Strength is a proven blueprint for grapplers over 35 who want to get stronger—without the pain, burnout, or injuries.
Developed from 25 years on the mats, this no-burnout approach is made specifically for BJJ athletes in their 30s, 40s, and beyond.
