BJJ Mental Models Ep. 175: Submission Series: The Guillotine, feat. "The Raspberry Ape" Daniel Strauss
Apr 18, 2022
Daniel Strauss, a black belt under Roger Gracie and host of The Raspberry Ape Podcast, dives into the world of the guillotine choke. He unpacks its rising popularity in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, exploring its mechanics and strategic use as both a submission and control position. Daniel emphasizes the importance of body positioning and wrist orientation while sharing personal anecdotes and teaching insights. This insightful chat not only showcases the guillotine's versatility but also encourages grapplers to hone their tactical understanding of this classic technique.
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Shift Focus from Submission to Control
- If you can't secure the guillotine submission, don't keep trying to finish recklessly.
- Instead, transition to other dominant positions or sweeps to capitalize on control.
Value Positional Advancement
- Judging progress by positional advancement, not just submission success, leads to better grappling outcomes.
- Moving from guard to mount or back control, even without a submission, counts as success.
Submission Threat Dominates Defense
- Threat of a submission like a guillotine often overrides defenses against positional attacks.
- Opponents defend the higher threat, allowing easier guard passes and positional gains.