2 Part Technique - Not only can you use the Guillotine vs Half Guard to submit the opponent, but to help pass the Half Guard as well.

2 Part Technique - Use your wrist from the Front Head Lock to measure if the opponent's neck is vulnerable to the Guillotine. The opponent realizes you are attacking with the Guillotine after you connect your second hand, so he will ge...

2 Part Technique - The guillotine choke from the back step half guard can be a useful diversion to distract the opponent from concentrating on defending against your pass. If the submission doesn't come, release the hold by transfering...

3 Part Technique - The Guillotine Choke vs Half Guard or vs Side Control has a subtle, but important detail, in terms of the depth in which the choke in locked around the neck: Your choking forearm doesn't go underneath the chin to cru...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent is looking to beat you to an underhook while laying on his side in Half Guard, hide the space he needs and push him flat to pummel for Underhook & Head Control. Once he is flattened, evenly distribut...

3 Part Technique - A guillotine creates an opportunity to submit or pass the opponent's Half Guard. Quickly wrap your arm around the opponent's neck with the intention of hand fighting away his hands, blocking your connecting grip. As ...

2 Part Technique - Prevent the opponent from securing the under hook, because the control dictates who has the advantage in Half Guard. It's common for the opponent to expose his neck momentarily during the position, so react appropria...

2 Part Technique - After securing an under Hook, look for the opponent's collar to initiate the Loop Choke. Complete the submission by wedging your body behind the opponent's neck and constrict. The submission can act as a control, if ...

3 Part Technique - An attack or control should accompany your Back Step Pass vs Half Guard immediately after you ascertain that the opponent has won the underhook. As you land into Reverse Half Guard, wrap your arm around his neck for ...

2 Part Technique - Use the Guillotine against Half Guard, if the opponent wins the Under Hook battle. Remember to keep your elbow free, because a strong opponent can still reverse the position against your Guillotine. If the opponent p...

2 Part Technique - While wearing the gi, securing your grip to counter your opponent's Half Guard with a Guillotine Choke becomes troublesome on account of the jacket lapels getting in the way. As he begins to sit up with his underhook...

2 Part Lesson - As the opponent directs his attention towards escaping positions he will involuntarily expose himself to being Guillotined, so foresee these opportunities and use the transitions to attack.

2 Part Lesson - Bait the opponent into revealing his neck from Side Control to strike with a Guillotine, or slowly let him turtle to clasp the Seat Belt.