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Arm-Out Guillotine

The Marcelo Garcia-style guillotine with the elbow driven up over the opponent's shoulder, finished by driving the wrist through the neck while simultaneously pressing the forearm into the shoulder.

youtube·0:507:24·Matt Arroyo Jiu Jitsu

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  1. 1Loop arm around opponent's neck to cut off the carotid artery0:50
  2. 2Make a fist and use it as a hook to pull the wrist through the neck1:01
  3. 3Position the wrist blade under the chin — into the corner where the neck meets the chin1:24
  4. 4Drive elbow up over his shoulder and trap — Marcelo Garcia style1:43
  5. 5Lean toward his head as you go to the ground so the elbow can come over his shoulder4:22
  6. 6Lie down on the same-side hip as where his head is4:30
  7. 7Drive shoulder over his neck until you can't see any of his hair4:48
  8. 8Pull wrist through his neck while simultaneously pushing forearm into his shoulder5:00
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How to do the Guillotine in Jiu Jitsu | Everything You Need to Know!
How to do the Guillotine in Jiu Jitsu | Everything You Need to Know!
Matt Arroyo Jiu Jitsu
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