If you're looking for a BJJ guillotine that offers the best of both worlds, you need to master the High-Wrist Arm-In Guillotine. Its superior control and devastatingly tight strange says it all.
The Perfect Marriage of Two Chokes
This technique is a powerful hybrid, combining the best features of two well-known guillotine variations:
- Arm-In Guillotine: Offers better control, but often a looser strangle.
- High Elbow Guillotine: Provides a much tighter, more powerful strangle, but often at the expense of control.
By merging them, the High-Wrist Arm-In Guillotine becomes the "perfect blend," offering the control of the arm-in and the crushing pressure of the high-elbow, making it arguably the strongest guillotine in all of Jiu-Jitsu.
How to Execute the High-Wrist Arm-In Guillotine
The setup begins from a classic front headlock position:
- Establish the High Elbow Position: The first step is to insert your initial choking arm deep, past your opponent's trap muscle, as you would for a traditional high elbow guillotine.
- Insert the Arm-In Grip: Instead of finishing with the high elbow variation, take your other arm and thread it in behind your opponent's elbow, establishing the arm-in control.
- The Finish: With the hybrid grip secured, step one foot forward and sit back to your butt, allowing your shoulders to fall back. This motion creates immense, immediate pressure for a quick submission.
This combination of control and constriction makes the High-Wrist Arm-In Guillotine an essential weapon for any grappler's arsenal. Now, you know that this move is hard to maneuver without proper training and conditioning. That's why knowing your style is as important as knowing how to replenish all your energy before your next match.
