What is a guillotine choke?

The guillotine wraps your arm around your opponent's neck from the front, like a headlock, then squeezes. You can finish it standing, from guard, or from top position. It is a common counter to sloppy takedown attempts. The guillotine is simple to learn but has many subtle variations.

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