Countering the single leg
Part of the course: Mastering the Guillotine by Joseph Capizzi

Part of the course: Mastering the Guillotine by Joseph Capizzi

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Guillotine counter to an opponent's single to double leg takedown attempt:
- When the opponent secures a single leg, immediately reach underneath and grab their shoulder to elevate their chin.
- Hop to the outside to position for a half guard guillotine as the opponent tries to switch to a double leg.
- Ensure your leg jumps over theirs to prevent guard passing and maintain control of their neck to block the De La Riva (DLR) guard.
- As the opponent passes their head to the outside, secure the guillotine grip and walk them down to a standing half guard position.
- Control the landing, either with a guard jump or pull, to avoid being taken down and potentially losing the guillotine grip.
- When the opponent snatches the single leg, block their chin and give the impression that a double leg takedown is available.
- Secure the opponent's neck and jump, placing your chin in their back, to set up the guillotine.
- Execute the same arm-in guillotine as practiced in previous modules, returning to a familiar 'home base' position.
- Lift the opponent with your elbow as you block their chin, making them want to pass their head to the outside.
- As the opponent lifts your leg, frame their neck to make it difficult for them to finish the single leg and encourage the switch to a double leg.
- At the moment they switch, jump to guard with your leg over their back, secure the inside hook behind the elbow, and finish the submission.