Clearing the Arm and Establishing Mount Position
The practitioner begins by clearing the opponent's arm from the hip by shifting their own hip low and sliding it upward, then transitioning to hand control on the pants or hips. By pushing off the opponent's hips and driving upward, the practitioner elevates their position into mount, ensuring their elbows sit high in the opponent's armpits. The practitioner then wraps around the opponent's head, passing it and coming under with heavy pressure to pin the shoulders to the mat.
Securing the Gift Wrap Control
From the mounted position, the practitioner transitions into the gift wrap by securing the opponent's arm between their body and arm. This dominant control position is maintained as the practitioner settles into a high mount.
Responding to the Opponent's Turning Escape
When the opponent begins to turn or rotate to escape, the practitioner can either attempt a back take by hooking, or transition to a guillotine if the back take position is lost. The practitioner allows the opponent to turn slightly while positioning themselves to attack the neck.
Executing the Forearm-Wrap Guillotine
As the opponent turns, the practitioner releases their grip and turns their hips to reach under the opponent's neck from the side, establishing a guillotine choke with their arm. The key to finishing is crunching the elbow while oblique crunching into the opponent's waistline, pulling the head laterally to increase pressure.
Adjusting the Grip and Alternative Finishes
If the standard arm-in guillotine grip is unavailable, the practitioner can lock the guillotine using the collar grip instead. If the guillotine cannot be fully secured, the practitioner transitions to a back take by coming under the opponent's arm, wrenching it over, sinking the hook, and extracting themselves from underneath.
Sequential Transition from Mount to Guillotine
The practitioner executes a circular mounting motion, making sure the position is tight and making contact with their knee. As the opponent turns to turtle, the practitioner dives their hand into the side of the opponent's neck while maintaining leg lock engagement, staying on the balls of their feet rather than locking down heavily.
Finishing the Guillotine or Transitioning to Back Control
If the guillotine connection is achieved, the practitioner completes the finish by crunching inward. If the guillotine remains incomplete, the practitioner transitions underneath the opponent's arm, turns them, plants a foot, pulls their hips out, and switches their arm around the neck to establish the back control with hooks.
Wrap & Gift Wrap 11/12 - Gift Wrap to Guillotine to Back Take
Key Takeaways
- •Clearing the Arm and Establishing Mount Position
- •Securing the Gift Wrap Control
- •Responding to the Opponent's Turning Escape
- •Executing the Forearm-Wrap Guillotine
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does this video teach about forearm-wrap guillotine?
This video covers clearing the arm and establishing mount position, securing the gift wrap control, responding to the opponent's turning escape. It provides detailed instruction from James Clingerman.
How long does it take to learn forearm-wrap guillotine?
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.
What are the key details for finishing forearm-wrap guillotine?
The practitioner executes a circular mounting motion, making sure the position is tight and making contact with their knee. As the opponent turns to turtle, the practitioner dives their hand into the side of the opponent's neck while maintaining leg lock engagement, staying on the balls of their feet rather than locking down heavily.
