Video: Standing Guillotine Choke Defense With 2 Takedowns by Chewjitsu. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
When caught in a guillotine, protect the airway first, then walk to the side of the choking arm and pass.
3 key details
- Hand on the choking forearm to pull it down.
- Turn the chin toward the opponent's chest.
- Walk around to the choking-arm side.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Hand fighting
- 2:00Chin turns
- 3:00Walk to side
- 2:00Full escape
- 1:00Neck stretch
Safety
Tap early in partner drills.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
