⚠️ SAFETY NOTICE
This submission can cause RAPID LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS if applied improperly.
- Injury Risks: Loss of consciousness (3-7 seconds), neck strain, shoulder pressure
- Application Speed: SLOW and progressive. 3-5 seconds minimum. Blood choke works fast.
- Tap Signals: Verbal “tap”, physical tap with free hand/feet
- Release Protocol: Release elbow pressure immediately, open guard, release head, monitor partner
- Training Requirement: Intermediate level with guillotine fundamentals
- Never: Spike or jerk the choke, maintain pressure after tap
Remember: High elbow position makes this choke very tight. Apply slowly despite effectiveness. Your partner trusts you.
Overview
The High Elbow Guillotine, popularized by Marcelo Garcia, is a highly effective blood choke modification of the traditional guillotine. By raising the elbow high and creating a specific angle, the choke attacks the carotid arteries more directly than the standard guillotine’s air choke.
From Front Headlock or during Guard Pull transitions, the high elbow position transforms a common submission into a razor-sharp blood choke that works quickly and reliably.
Success Rates: Beginner 30%, Intermediate 50%, Advanced 70%
Key Detail: The high elbow creates a sharper angle that targets blood flow rather than airway.
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