Introduction & Position Setup

Kate Jackson demonstrates the high elbow guillotine from half guard and side control positions. She emphasizes starting from side control after passing the guard, while remaining comfortable allowing opponents to recover to half guard for strategic positioning advantages in both IBJJF and MMA contexts.

Control & Weight Distribution

Proper arm hook placement on the opponent's elbow enables effective control through flopping movements and rib closure. Dropping weight backward onto the leg prevents deep half guard fishing attempts and establishes dominant pressure necessary for the setup.

The Deep Palm-to-Palm Grip

The instructor brings the forearm across the neck and rolls the arm through, securing a deep grip by wrapping the palm as far around the opponent's neck as possible. This palm-to-palm configuration differs from standard guillotine variations and creates superior compression mechanics.

Blood Choke Mechanics & Execution

By clasping palm-to-palm and driving elbows together while bringing the chest in, the technique functions as a blood choke rather than a windpipe submission. The expansion and tightening motion, performed with proper elbow compression, produces rapid tapouts with moderate pressure application.

Half Guard Variation: Underhook Setup

From half guard, the instructor secures an underhook while passing the shoulder and driving the elbow tight against the body. Posting on the head clears necessary space before rolling the arm through and establishing the palm-to-palm grip.

Advanced Grip & Chin Positioning

The arm wrapping around the head positions the opponent's chin inside the elbow, creating a front naked choke configuration. Deep grip depth combined with palm-to-palm hand placement maximizes control and submission reliability.

Final Compression & Finish

The practitioner drives the submission through chest expansion and elbow compression while checking bicep engagement. Optional leg positioning provides additional driving force when maximum pressure is required during competition scenarios.

BJJ No Gi High Elbow Guillotine Tutorial

Stuart Tomlinson

Reverse Guillotine From Sprawl Spin-Behind

2 min read·7 key moments·PT6M6S video

Key Takeaways

•Introduction & Position Setup
•Control & Weight Distribution
•The Deep Palm-to-Palm Grip
•Blood Choke Mechanics & Execution

Kate Jackson, Pro MMA fighter, coach of Pure Grappling and instructor at Koncept Gym in Cornwall is here filmed by the Warrior Collective giving a step by step tutorial on how to execute the high elbow guillotine in No Gi Submission Wrestling/Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. www.warriorcollective.com www.konceptgym.com Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoyed watching this tutorial, please like, share and don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more great videos each week!! You can also follow the Warrior Collective on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/warriorcollective Twitter - https://twitter.com/Warriorcollect Google + - https://plus.google.com/u/0/ Pinterest - http://uk.pinterest.com/warriorcollect/

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this video teach about reverse guillotine from sprawl spin-behind?

This video covers introduction & position setup, control & weight distribution, the deep palm-to-palm grip. It provides detailed instruction from Stuart Tomlinson.

How long does it take to learn reverse guillotine from sprawl spin-behind?

The basic mechanics can be understood in a single session, but developing reliable execution requires consistent drilling over weeks of practice. This 7-part breakdown helps structure your training by isolating each phase of the technique.