Front Headlock

Used when an opponent wrestles up from a clinch, exposing their neck. The core mechanism is using the chest and belly to crush the head while securing a double…

A top-side choke from front headlock that functions like an arm triangle. It works by pinning the elbow, rolling the opponent, and using the bicep to cut the c…

When the opponent counters your wrestler bridge by rolling you into an anaconda, immediately freeing the trapped elbow solves the lock before it fully forms. T…

Use this when the opponent controls your choke hand in front headlock and you cannot finish the guillotine. By dropping your knee in front of their toes on you…

Used when you secure a collar grip against a standing opponent. The mechanism relies on lifting the opponent's base and aligning your forearm across the caroti…

A modified snap-down entry that avoids deep wrestling or judo stances to prevent guillotine and crucifix attacks. It uses extended arms and push-pull mechanics…

Used when you have top control and need to isolate an arm. The core mechanism uses hip elevation to clear the opponent's bicep, allowing your arm to slide unde…

Used when the opponent reaches for your collar, this entry cuts the corner to avoid the guillotine choke by driving your head around their body rather than thr…

A simple takedown utilizing guillotine grip control to destabilize the opponent.

Escape a front headlock or guillotine by controlling the wrist, hugging the back, shuffling to the opposite side, buckling the knee, and either framing the nec…

A standing guillotine setup from a head control position, utilizing a sprawl to achieve a dominant position.

A straightforward takedown that transitions into a Guillotine choke by controlling the opponent's head and arm.

A takedown using a guillotine grip to control the opponent's head and create an opening for a sprawl.

A takedown using a guillotine grip to control the opponent's head and create an opening for a sprawl.

Use this when you have wrist control and want to reach standing back or front headlock without speed. The slow, controlled entry keeps your head inside (temple…

When to use: From front headlock when opponent drives forward. Problem solved: Bypasses shoulder defense and standard guillotine counters. Mechanism: Uses head…

A takedown where you come inside your opponent's arms, secure a guillotine grip, sprawl in a circle to off-balance them, and finish by taking their back or goi…

A takedown using an inside guillotine grip combined with a circular sprawl to take the opponent down and transition to back control.

Use this when facing a wrestler with strong sprawl defense who shuts down leg attacks. It bypasses the hips entirely by controlling the neck and head, pulling…

A sequence starting with a guillotine setup that transitions into an elbow lock and finishes with a D'Arce choke. It works by breaking posture to create space…

A simple standing choke using one arm to secure the neck, designed to compress the trachea and crank the neck simultaneously.

A high-percentage guillotine entry using a shallow grip to neutralize hand-fighting. It works by placing the thumb on the carotid artery and using the elbow as…

Use this when you have inside wrist control and want to break the opponent's posture into front headlock. By pushing their wrist between their legs and driving…

Break posture using forearm pressure, step back to create space, and pummle inside to secure double underhooks for a guillotine or front headlock.

A standing sequence to secure the back by first establishing a tight front headlock, then using circular footwork to rotate behind the opponent, finishing with…

Use this when you have a neck grip in standing. It works by forcing the opponent's head down while lifting your wrist into their carotid arteries, creating a v…

Used defensively when an opponent shoots for a takedown. The core mechanism involves stepping inside their base to secure a deep underhook and using vertical l…

Counter a double-leg takedown attempt by wrapping the guillotine deep around the neck. It works by dropping your hip to add weight and arching back to lift the…

Use this when your opponent shoots for a double leg but immediately transitions to a guillotine. It works by creating space with a frame, ducking under the cho…