Guillotine Defense - Inside Knee Position Method
When caught in a guillotine with their guard locked, inside knee position solves the finishing sequence by forcing them onto their far hip. This disrupts their ability to side crunch and bring your chin to chest—the mechanical requirements for finishing.
4 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Establish inside knee position with your knee0:20
- 2Force opponent onto their far hip0:25
- 3Post your hands on the mat0:27
- 4Build height and lift your chin0:29
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