Guillotine angles and Levers in Jiu Jitsu
Guillotine Choke
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Matt demonstrates the angle and levers available in the guillotine choke from the open guard. A very important and often overlooked detail is keeping the chest tight to your opponent which creates pressure down on your opponents neck. One major mistake we see a lot in the guillotine choke is pulling on the neck which creates space and allows your partner to free their neck.
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