If you're looking for a guillotine that offers the best of both worlds, you need to master the High-Wrist Arm-In Guillotine. Its superior control and devastatingly tight strangle 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.
