Guillotine Choke
Guillotine
Front headlock submission encircling the opponent's neck, frequently caught off failed takedowns.
Quick Facts
CategoryConcept / Principle
Pronunciation/[gee-uh-teen chohk]/
Alternative NamesFront headlock choke, Guillotine submission
Definition
The Guillotine Choke targets opponents who expose their head during level-change takedowns. By encircling the neck from the front, gripping hands beneath the chin, and arching the hips, it shuts off airway and carotid flow.
Related Terms
GuardGuard
Core BJJ bottom ground position where a practitioner controls the opponent using their legs.
Submission / TapoutSubmissionMatch-ending choke or joint lock forcing the opponent to signal defeat by tapping.
Tapout / TappingTapoutPhysical or verbal signal given by a submission-bound fighter to concede defeat instantly.