North South Guillotine
Part of the course: Mastering the Guillotine by Joseph Capizzi

Part of the course: Mastering the Guillotine by Joseph Capizzi

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The North South Guillotine is a submission applied from the north-south position, focusing on efficiency rather than brute force. The technique is described as a 'hugging guillotine' due to the embracing motion used to secure the choke.
- Start by establishing a north-south position with your chest close to your opponent's chin, ensuring your body is low and shoulders are connected in front.
- Use two flat-handed grips: one on the side of your body and the other capturing your elbow. Keep your chin pressed to your opponent's chest to prevent them from escaping or countering.
- Walk up to your knees, maintaining the connection with your chin on their chest and your hand tight to your ribs.
- Lift your opponent slightly and fence your hand underneath their neck, hugging your elbow and pulling it across your body for a tight choke.
- Ensure your chin stays on your opponent to keep the choke tight as you corner them into the submission.
- Lean into your opponent to force their chin towards their chest, pass your hand underneath to secure your elbow, and pull your arm across your body.
- If additional leverage is needed, sprawl into the move to intensify the choke.
- The technique should be executed with precision, and if done correctly, may not even require sprawling to finish the submission.
This guillotine variation emphasizes the importance of technique over physical strength, showcasing the effectiveness of Jiu-Jitsu when moves are applied correctly.