High Elbow Guillotine from the Front Headlock
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Guillotine Choke From Front-Headlock Sprawl High-Elbow·Rich Castro
Nogi BJJ technique Xtreme Couture coach Robert Follis EM5II
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
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Обзор
The high-elbow guillotine from front headlock sprawl applies the elevated elbow guillotine mechanics while maintaining the dominant sprawl position. [1] After sprawling on a takedown attempt, the attacker wraps the neck and raises the choking elbow high above the opponent's back, driving the wrist deep under the chin at a steep angle. [1],[2] The combination of sprawl weight pressing down and the high elbow pulling up creates a powerful vice effect on the throat. [2] This variant can be finished from the sprawl without pulling guard, making it valuable in MMA and wrestling-heavy rulesets where giving up top position is undesirable. [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 highest-percentage sprawl-to-guillotine variation — the high-elbow angle creates a precise blood choke that produces rapid unconsciousness. The sprawl angle naturally positions the forearm for the high-elbow mechanics. [1]
Родословная
Combines the wrestling sprawl defence with Marcelo Garcia's high-elbow (Marcelotine) innovation. Represents the fusion of wrestling defence and BJJ submission offence. [1]
Соревновательные результаты
Used at the highest levels of MMA and no-gi competition as the preferred sprawl-to-guillotine finish. The high-elbow detail increases the finishing rate compared to standard guillotine from sprawl. [1]
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Биомеханический механизм
Primary Action — Cross-collar or lapel-driven compression of the carotid arteries using gi material as a friction anchor
Joints Involved — Cervical spine (flexion or lateral bend), wrists and forearms (grip and rotation)
Force Vector — Opposing forearm rotation creates a scissors effect across both sides of the neck
Gi Factor — Lapel fabric increases friction and distributes force over a wider surface area, making the choke harder to escape
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
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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 front headlock sprawl elevates the choking elbow after sprawling — driving the forearm blade upward into the carotid for a precise blood choke from the sprawl-to-guard transition (Danaher, Front Headlock System: Go Further Faster, 2019)
✓After sprawling on a takedown: wrap the neck, connect the hands, and elevate the choking elbow above the opponent's back — then pull guard and finish with hip extension
✓The high-elbow angle from sprawl is mechanically optimal: the downward angle of the sprawl naturally positions the forearm below the chin, and raising the elbow drives the wrist into the artery
✓The transition: sprawl → wrap neck → elevate elbow → pull guard → close guard → hip extension — each step builds on the previous for a systematic finishing sequence
✓The high-elbow from sprawl is particularly effective because the opponent's forward momentum (from the shot) combines with the attacker's hip extension — forces compound
✓This is the 'Marcelotine from sprawl': Marcelo Garcia's high-elbow principle applied to the wrestling counter-to-shot sequence
✓The blood-choke precision of the high-elbow version means the opponent goes unconscious faster with less muscular effort — the angle does the work
Типичные ошибки
!Not elevating the elbow during the sprawl phase — the elbow should start rising before pulling guard; establishing the angle early locks it in
!Pulling guard before the grip is secure — ensure the neck wrap and hand connection are solid before sitting back
!Not curling the wrist after elevating the elbow — the wrist curl focuses the forearm blade into the artery; a flat wrist negates the high-elbow advantage
!Falling straight back instead of to the choking side — angle the body toward the choking arm when pulling guard
!Not maintaining the elbow elevation during the transition — the elbow can drop during the pull-guard motion; consciously keep it raised
!Squeezing with the arms rather than extending the hips — the high-elbow guillotine is a hip-driven choke; arm fatigue means you're using the wrong mechanism
!Attempting the high-elbow without understanding the standard guillotine — master the basic version first; the high-elbow is a refinement, not a replacement
Связанные техники
Контрприёмы
Цепочка подготовки
1Control the Arm — isolate and grip the target arm
2Position the Hips — align hips perpendicular to the arm for maximum leverage
3Pinch Knees — squeeze knees together to prevent arm extraction
4Extend for the Finish — bridge hips up while pulling the wrist down to hyperextend the elbow
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 should I place my hands when setting up the high-elbow guillotine from front headlock?
Rich Castro recommends placing one hand on the chin and the other on the back of the armpit or elbow, depending on your positioning. Avoid connecting your hands too early, as this creates excess exposure.
Why is shoulder placement so critical in this technique?
Your shoulder must be on the back of the neck, not the shoulder blades or further back. Placing it too far back allows your opponent to drive upward and escape; pinning the head rather than the back makes it very difficult for them to stay mobile.
How should my arm position change during the choke?
Keep your arm parallel to the floor and lean your head over significantly to get your elbow over the centerline. This positioning makes the choke very difficult for your opponent to defend compared to keeping your arm higher.
Как работает Guillotine Choke From Front-Headlock Sprawl High-Elbow?
The high-elbow guillotine from front headlock sprawl applies the elevated elbow guillotine mechanics while maintaining the dominant sprawl position. After sprawling on a takedown attempt, the attacker wraps the neck and raises the choking elbow high above the opponent's back, driving the wrist deep under the chin at a steep angle.
Откуда происходит Guillotine Choke From Front-Headlock Sprawl High-Elbow?
The sprawl high-elbow guillotine developed as a synthesis of Marcelo Garcia's high-elbow mechanics with the wrestling-based sprawl defence that dominates MMA grappling exchanges. Top-position guillotine finishes became increasingly common in UFC competition from the 2010s onward.
Разрешён ли Guillotine Choke From Front-Headlock Sprawl 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 Front-Headlock Sprawl High-Elbow?
Оценка опасности 9/10. Guillotine variants compress the trachea and carotids from front headlock control
Как подготовить Guillotine Choke From Front-Headlock Sprawl High-Elbow?
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Control the Arm → Position the Hips → Pinch Knees → Extend for the Finish.
Как защититься от Guillotine Choke From Front-Headlock Sprawl High-Elbow?
Стандартные контрприёмы: Clasp Hands — grip own wrist to prevent arm extension / Stack — drive forward to compress the attacker and relieve elbow pressure / Hitchhiker Escape — rotate the thumb toward the mat and roll to extract the arm.
Какие есть варианты Guillotine Choke From Front-Headlock Sprawl 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 Front-Headlock Sprawl High-Elbow на соревнованиях?
Used at the highest levels of MMA and no-gi competition as the preferred sprawl-to-guillotine finish. The high-elbow detail increases the finishing rate compared to standard guillotine from sprawl.
Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Guillotine Choke From Front-Headlock Sprawl High-Elbow?
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Not elevating the elbow during the sprawl phase — the elbow should start rising before pulling guard; establishing th… / Pulling guard before the grip is secure — ensure the neck wrap and hand connection are solid before sitting back / Not curling the wrist after elevating the elbow — the wrist curl focuses the forearm blade into the artery; a flat wr… / Falling straight back instead of to the choking side — angle the body toward the choking arm when pulling guard.
Какие ещё названия есть у Guillotine Choke From Front-Headlock Sprawl High-Elbow?
Guillotine Choke From Front-Headlock Sprawl High-Elbow также известен как Girochin Chōku, Sprawl High-Elbow Guillotine, Sprawl Marcelotine.