Gi & no-gi Intermediate
John Danaher's high-elbow guillotine: the elbow position that actually chokes instead of cranking the neck. Also a defence lesson: if their elbow is low, posture out.
Defence
Choke Defence
Specific defences to the guillotine, D'Arce and anaconda before they close.
Front Headlock Bottom · Front Headlock
The other side: Front Headlock Top
Techniques in this topic
Resources
3 resources
YouTube videos
An Amazing Submission Counter Attack For The Front Head Lock by Neil Melanson
Bernardo Faria BJJ Fanatics YouTube
Neil Melanson's counter-attacks from the bottom of a front headlock, useful when you cannot simply pop the head out.
Choking Mechanics You WON'T Learn In Class... D'arce, Anaconda & Arm-In Guillotine Complete System
Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu YouTube
Jordan's full system for D'Arce, anaconda and arm-in guillotine mechanics. Understanding the choke also tells you how to defend: hide the neck and fight the locking hand.