How to Do a Standing Guillotine Escape in Mixed Martial Arts
The standing guillotine escape is an important technique to know in mixed martial arts. It is common to get trapped in a guillotine while shooting for a double leg take down. The opponent reaches over your head as you lower it and applies a choke. If you don't escape quickly, your opponent will lock it down, place you in full guard and choke you into unconsciousness. The standing guillotine escape must be performed the instant your opponent applies his choke.
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Instructions
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Realize that your opponent is attempting a standing guillotine choke. This happens when you are facing each other. It can happen when you are bent over while he is on top of you. Your opponent's arm reaches from the back of your neck down and around the front. He will attempt to lock his hands and pull up on your neck. If he is successful, you will pass out or tap out in seconds. Make sure that he is not successful.
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Put both hands on your opponent's knees and push to extend your arms. This prevents him from dropping down, throwing his legs around your body and placing you in a full guard.
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Step forward between your opponent's legs. This can be with either foot. The step must be as deep as possible. You can bend your arms as you take your step, but keep your hands on your opponent's knees.
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Sit down. This will pull your opponent down face first. Since he is holding your neck tightly, he will have no choice but to follow you down. Since you took a deep step between his legs, your center of gravity is low and way out in front of him.
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Push up with both hands as your opponent falls forward. This will force his knees up and over his head. Use his forward momentum to help propel him over the top and make your push easier. Your opponent will flip in mid air and land on his back. He should let go of your head in order to protect himself during his fall.
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Tips & Warnings
If he does not know how to fall, he could suffer significant injury.
Don't attempt this without the supervision of a qualified instructor.
