The High Elbow Guillotine by John Danaher
0
Guillotine Choke From Closed Guard High-Elbow·Bernardo Faria BJJ Fanatics
The High Elbow Guillotine by John Danaher - Click Here To Check Out John Danaher's Instructional Videos - https://bjjfan…
Перевод: Guillotine Choke (katakana loanword); also フロントチョーク
Дистанция и классификация
Категория
Удар и защитаЗамкиБлижний бойБой против нескольких
Дистанция
БлижняяСредняяДальняя
Целевая зона
Верхняя частьСредняя частьНижняя часть
Обзор
The high-elbow guillotine from closed guard — often called the Marcelotine when applied from guard — positions the choking elbow high above the opponent's back, creating a steep downward angle of the forearm across the throat. [1] The attacker wraps the arm around the neck, then elevates the elbow dramatically upward so the wrist digs deep under the chin and the forearm presses at an acute angle against the trachea and carotid arteries. [1],[2] The high elbow creates superior mechanical advantage compared to the flat guillotine because the angle generates more compression per unit of squeeze force. [2] From closed guard, the legs pull the opponent's torso forward into the choke while the high elbow prevents them from posturing out. [2],[3]
История и происхождение
Страна происхождения· показано в случайном порядке
- БразилияБразильское джиу-джитсу, Сабмишн-грэпплинг, ММА
- ЯпонияБразильское джиу-джитсу, Дзюдо, Сабмишн-грэпплинг
- СШАСабмишн-грэпплинг, ММА
- РоссияСамбо
Эффективность
The high-elbow (Marcelotine) guillotine is the most effective guillotine variation — the elevated elbow drives the forearm blade into the carotid artery rather than the trachea, producing faster unconsciousness with less effort. [1]
Родословная
Innovated by Marcelo Garcia — the high-elbow detail transformed the guillotine from a crude trachea crush to a precise blood choke. The 'Marcelotine' name reflects his contribution. [1]
Соревновательные результаты
The highest-percentage guillotine variation in elite competition. Marcelo Garcia finished multiple ADCC and world championship matches with this technique. Widely adopted across all no-gi competition. [1]
Изображения
Изображений для этой техники пока нет.
Войдите, чтобы предложить изображение.
Биомеханический механизм
Primary Action — Anterior compression of the trachea and airway — direct pressure on the throat restricts breathing and triggers tap
Joints Involved — Cervical spine (flexion under pressure), hyoid bone region, laryngeal cartilage
Force Vector — Posterior-to-anterior force drives the forearm or wrist blade into the throat
Choking Mechanism — Tracheal compression — restricts air flow rather than blood flow, causing sensation of suffocation
Позиция и вход
From back control with seatbelt — Establish hooks or body triangle, slide choking arm under the chin, connect hands and squeeze
From turtle top (back take) — Break down the turtle, insert hooks, secure seatbelt grip, slide to back control and apply the choke
From standing back clinch — Secure rear body lock, drag opponent to the mat while inserting hooks, transition to choking position
Варианты
Arm-in guillotine — traps the opponent's arm inside the choke for additional shoulder pressure
High-elbow guillotine (Marcelotine) — elevates the elbow above the head for stronger carotid compression
Standing guillotine — finished from the feet without pulling guard
Power guillotine — chin-strap grip with a rear-naked-choke-style finish for maximum force
Видео
1 video
Изучить технику
Учебных курсов по этой технике пока нет.
Войдите, чтобы предложить курс.
Оценки
Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника
9
Экстремальный9/10
Guillotine variants compress the trachea and carotids from front headlock control
Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники
Средний
Разрешена ли техника по основным соревновательным правилам
Запрещено
— FIAS Sport Sambo — All chokes prohibited in Sport Sambo
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDFРазрешено
— IBJJF — Legal at all belt levels, gi and no-gi — chokes a...
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF— ADCC — Legal
ADCC Rules Update, April 2025PDF— Unified MMA — Legal — choke submissions are among the mos...
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— FIAS Combat Sambo — Legal
FIAS Combat Sambo RulesPDFЗаметки по тренировке
✓The high-elbow guillotine from closed guard (Marcelotine) angles the choking elbow upward to drive the forearm blade into the carotid artery from underneath — the elevated elbow creates superior choking leverage compared to the standard guillotine (Danaher, Front Headlock System: Go Further Faster, 2019)
✓The high-elbow detail: instead of keeping the elbow at the same level as the wrist, raise the elbow above the opponent's back — this angles the forearm upward, driving the wrist bone into the carotid from below
✓From closed guard: wrap the neck, connect the hands (chinstrap or gable grip), then elevate the choking elbow while curling the wrist — close the guard and extend the hips
✓The Marcelotine is a blood choke, not an air choke: the upward forearm angle bypasses the trachea and targets the carotid arteries directly — producing faster unconsciousness with less force
✓Marcelo Garcia's innovation: by elevating the elbow, he transformed the guillotine from a trachea-crushing strength move into a precise arterial choke — making it effective at all body types
✓The high-elbow finish: extend the hips while pulling the opponent's head down, maintaining the elevated elbow — the upward angle and hip extension create extreme compression
✓The high-elbow guillotine from guard is one of the most effective submissions in modern no-gi grappling — it works against all sizes because it targets structure rather than strength
Типичные ошибки
!Keeping the elbow low — the entire technique depends on the elbow being elevated above the opponent's back; a low elbow creates a standard guillotine
!Not curling the wrist — the wrist curl focuses the forearm blade into the carotid; a relaxed wrist spreads the pressure
!Squeezing with the arms instead of extending the hips — the hip extension provides the primary compression; arm squeezing alone tires the muscles
!Not angling to the choking-arm side — the body should angle slightly toward the choking arm to optimise the forearm-to-artery contact
!Allowing the opponent to posture — the high-elbow guillotine requires the head to be down; if they posture, pull the head down before finishing
!Not connecting the hands securely — the grip (chinstrap or gable) must be locked; the high-elbow angle creates significant counter-force that can break weak grips
!Attempting the high-elbow angle without proper arm placement — the forearm must be on the neck, not the chin or chest; mispositioning negates the high-elbow advantage
Связанные техники
Контрприёмы
Tuck Chin — protect the neck by lowering the chin to prevent the choke from sinkingTwo-on-One Grip Fight — use both hands to strip the choking grip before it locksTurn Into — rotate toward the choking arm to relieve carotid pressurePosture Up — straighten the spine and create distance to break the choking angle
Цепочка подготовки
1Achieve Controlling Position — secure the position from which the choke is applied
2Isolate the Neck — clear defending hands and establish access to the throat
3Set the Grip — lock the choking configuration (arm, lapel, or leg placement)
4Apply Pressure — squeeze to compress the carotid arteries for the finish
Источники и ссылки
Основной источник
柔術B (jiujitsu-b.com); gentle-world.tech; Yahoo知恵袋; Wikipedia ja (フロントチョーク)
Major Japanese BJJ publication — comprehensive technique lists
Japanese BJJ submission guide
Japanese Q&A community — BJJ technique name verification
Japanese Wikipedia — martial arts technique articles
5ДругоеJapanese Combat Sports Katakana Convention
Standard katakana transliteration of Western martial arts terminology (外来語) — used in Japanese MMA, boxing, and BJJ communities
6Цитата柔術B (jiujitsu-b.com); gentle-world.tech; Yahoo知恵袋; Wikipedia ja (フロントチョーク)
Japanese terminology sourced from 柔術B (jiujitsu-b.com); gentle-world.tech; Yahoo知恵袋; Wikipedia ja (フロントチョーク)
Сообщество
Атлетизм
Requires
forearm and grip strength, hip flexibility for guard retention
Favours
longer arms for deeper chin-strap wrap
Key muscles
forearm flexors, biceps, hip flexors
Часто задаваемые вопросы
Where exactly should my hands be positioned when setting up the high elbow guillotine?
Your locked hands must be inside the critical area between your opponent's shoulder and neck. If your wrist ends up outside their shoulder, you won't be able to achieve the high elbow position, as they can drive forward and prevent you from getting past their shoulder.
How do I stop my opponent from flattening me out and escaping?
Keep your head well forward and push your strangle-side shoulder forward onto their neck to maintain distance. If your head goes back and they drive forward, they'll flatten you and you'll lose your opportunity for the high elbow.
What should I do if my opponent tries to cover my elbow?
Always take your elbow back so it never gets covered. If your elbow stays forward, your opponent can cover it with their own elbow and prevent you from reaching the high elbow position.
Why is the high elbow position so effective compared to a regular guillotine?
The high elbow position makes conventional guillotine defenses very difficult to apply—even if your opponent jumps across your legs, it won't stop an effective high elbow guillotine.
Как работает Guillotine Choke From Closed Guard High-Elbow?
The high-elbow guillotine from closed guard — often called the Marcelotine when applied from guard — positions the choking elbow high above the opponent's back, creating a steep downward angle of the forearm across the throat. The attacker wraps the arm around the neck, then elevates the elbow dramatically upward so the wrist digs deep under the chin and the forearm presses at an acute angle against the trachea and carotid arteries.
Откуда происходит Guillotine Choke From Closed Guard High-Elbow?
The high-elbow guillotine was popularised by Marcelo Garcia, who used it devastatingly in ADCC and grappling competition throughout the 2000s and 2010s. Garcia's systematic development of the high-elbow angle revolutionised guillotine mechanics across all grappling disciplines.
Разрешён ли Guillotine Choke From Closed Guard High-Elbow на соревнованиях?
IBJJF: разрешён — Legal at all belt levels, gi and no-gi — chokes are the safest submission cat…; IJF: разрешён — Legal (shime-waza) — strangulation techniques are one of three permitted subm…; ADCC: разрешён — Legal; Unified MMA: разрешён — Legal — choke submissions are among the most common finishes in MMA; FIAS Sport Sambo: запрещён — All chokes prohibited in Sport Sambo; FIAS Combat Sambo: разрешён — Legal
Насколько опасен Guillotine Choke From Closed Guard High-Elbow?
Оценка опасности 9/10. Guillotine variants compress the trachea and carotids from front headlock control
Как подготовить Guillotine Choke From Closed Guard High-Elbow?
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Achieve Controlling Position → Isolate the Neck → Set the Grip → Apply Pressure.
Как защититься от Guillotine Choke From Closed Guard High-Elbow?
Стандартные контрприёмы: Tuck Chin — protect the neck by lowering the chin to prevent the choke from sinking / Two-on-One Grip Fight — use both hands to strip the choking grip before it locks / Turn Into — rotate toward the choking arm to relieve carotid pressure / Posture Up — straighten the spine and create distance to break the choking angle.
Какие есть варианты Guillotine Choke From Closed Guard High-Elbow?
Распространённые варианты: Arm-in guillotine (traps the opponent's arm inside the choke for additional …); High-elbow guillotine (Marcelotine) (elevates the elbow above the head for stronger carotid co…); Standing guillotine (finished from the feet without pulling guard); Power guillotine (chin-strap grip with a rear-naked-choke-style finish for …).
Насколько эффективен Guillotine Choke From Closed Guard High-Elbow на соревнованиях?
The highest-percentage guillotine variation in elite competition. Marcelo Garcia finished multiple ADCC and world championship matches with this technique.
Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Guillotine Choke From Closed Guard High-Elbow?
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Keeping the elbow low — the entire technique depends on the elbow being elevated above the opponent's back; a low elb… / Not curling the wrist — the wrist curl focuses the forearm blade into the carotid; a relaxed wrist spreads the pressure / Squeezing with the arms instead of extending the hips — the hip extension provides the primary compression; arm squee… / Not angling to the choking-arm side — the body should angle slightly toward the choking arm to optimise the forearm-t….
Какие ещё названия есть у Guillotine Choke From Closed Guard High-Elbow?
Guillotine Choke From Closed Guard High-Elbow также известен как Girochin Chōku, High-Elbow Guard Guillotine, Marcelotine from Guard.