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Guillotine from front headlock

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Develop a neck attack from a controlled front-headlock position.

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WATCH VIDEO · 5 min video

BJJ 201 G18 Front Headlock Entry

Rob Biernacki

Opens the video · No-gi demonstration
Setup & key ideas

Before you start

  • Front-headlock control with a secure chinstrap and room to move around their shoulders.

Key ideas

  • Maintain head control while circling toward their back.
  • Their arm blocking your hip creates the high-elbow opportunity.
  • Establish the finishing grip before changing position.

Common pitfalls

  • Committing to a finish before controlling their head and movement.
Connections Reactions and next steps

Where this can lead

  • Controlled finish

    The specific finishing configuration is secured and the partner taps.