Issue 154
Renzo Gracie is viewed as one of the greatest BJJ artists ever, and an inspiration to many. Here he and his sparring partner Ali demonstrate how to execute a perfect Standing Guillotine.
Skill: Standing Guillotine
1: Both fighters are in the clinch. With his left arm, Renzo (left, black T-shirt) has the overhook on Ali.
2: Renzo steps forward with his left (leading) leg.
3: Using the overhook, Renzo uses his left shoulder to push Ali’s shoulder down and break his posture.
4: Renzo swings his right arm around Ali’s neck and grabs his right wrist with his left hand.
5: As soon as Renzo secures the lock he quickly wraps his right leg around Ali.
6: Renzo then jumps while wrapping his left leg around Ali.
7: Once Renzo has both legs locked around Ali, he pulls his weight so Ali falls forward.
8: On the ground, Renzo now has the leverage to apply the guillotine.
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