BJJ Mental Models Ep. 175: Submission Series: The Guillotine, feat. "The Raspberry Ape" Daniel Strauss
Apr 18, 2022
Daniel Strauss, a black belt under Roger Gracie and host of The Raspberry Ape Podcast, dives into the world of the guillotine choke. He unpacks its rising popularity in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, exploring its mechanics and strategic use as both a submission and control position. Daniel emphasizes the importance of body positioning and wrist orientation while sharing personal anecdotes and teaching insights. This insightful chat not only showcases the guillotine's versatility but also encourages grapplers to hone their tactical understanding of this classic technique.
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Guillotine as Control System
- The guillotine choke is not just a submission but a control position with submission options.
- It offers versatile transitions to takedowns, back takes, guard passes, and sweeps, making it highly valuable.
Use Guillotine as Positional Threat
- Use the guillotine threat to force your opponent to defend, creating openings for guard passes or positional advancement.
- Always maintain the guillotine grip to leverage positional control even if immediate submission isn't possible.
Shift Focus from Submission to Control
- If you can't secure the guillotine submission, don't keep trying to finish recklessly.
- Instead, transition to other dominant positions or sweeps to capitalize on control.