JDL from within the closed guard

Defending and countering a guillotine choke from within the closed guard involves a series of strategic movements:

1. Recognize the risk of being choked with a traditional grip head-based guillotine even when you have your opponent in your closed guard.
2. As your opponent reaches for the guillotine, immediately reach over their shoulder to prevent any twisting or high elbow variations.
3. Stay on your toes rather than sitting on your feet to maintain mobility and prevent being hipped over or pulled into a guillotine.
4. Lunge forward to bring your opponent onto their back while reaching over their shoulder, driving your weight onto them.
5. Use your chest to pin their hands and keep their elbow elevated, while your hip drives into theirs and your shoulder presses into their neck.
6. Reach high with your elbow, fitting it tightly along your opponent's body, and go palm to palm under their back.
7. Flex to secure the submission, ensuring your chest, hip, and shoulder are aligned and heavy, creating a straight line of contact.
8. Practice the timing and execution of these movements with a training partner to develop a smooth and effective defense and counter-attack.

By mastering these details, you can prevent being submitted from within your closed guard and turn the tables on your opponent with a submission of your own.