SAFETY: Hindulotine targets the Carotid arteries and trachea. Risk: Loss of consciousness from bilateral carotid compression. Release immediately upon tap.
Position Variants
| From Position | Success Rate | Top Injury Risk | Key Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindulotine | 40% | Loss of consciousness from bilateral carotid compression |
The Hindulotine is a high-percentage guillotine choke variation that derives its effectiveness from a unique chin strap grip configuration. Originating from the 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu system, this blood choke targets the carotid arteries through a modified front headlock position where the choking arm threads deep under the opponent’s chin and the hand wraps to grip the attacker’s own opposite wrist, creating a figure-four locking mechanism that generates tremendous compressive force with minimal muscular effort.
What separates the Hindulotine from conventional guillotine attacks is the mechanical advantage created by the grip. The chin strap configuration prevents the choking arm from sliding off the chin, a common failure point in standard guillotines. The figure-four structure allows the attacker to apply increasing pressure by closing their elbows together and arching their back, rather than relying on raw grip strength. This makes the technique particularly effective in no-gi settings where sweat makes traditional clasped-hand grips unreliable.
Strategically, the Hindulotine serves as both a primary finishing technique and a gateway to other front headlock attacks. When the opponent defends by turning their chin or attempting to posture, the attacker can transition to an anaconda choke, darce choke, or arm-in guillotine variation. This creates a submission chain that forces the defender to address multiple threats simultaneously, increasing the overall finishing rate of the front headlock position.
Category: Choke Type: Blood Choke Target Area: Carotid arteries and trachea Success Rate: 40% (average across variants)
Safety Guide
Injury Risks:
| Injury | Severity | Recovery Time |
|---|---|---|
| Loss of consciousness from bilateral carotid compression | CRITICAL | Seconds to minutes if released promptly; prolonged compression can cause brain damage |
| Tracheal damage from incorrect pressure angle crushing the windpipe | High | 2-6 weeks depending on severity; may require medical intervention |
| Cervical spine strain from forced neck flexion under load | Medium | 1-3 weeks with rest and physical therapy |
Application Speed: Blood chokes can cause unconsciousness in 4-10 seconds once fully locked. Apply gradually in training and never crank suddenly. The chin strap grip tightens faster than standard guillotine grips due to the figure-four leverage.
Tap Signals:
- Verbal tap saying ‘tap’ clearly
- Physical tap on partner’s body, arm, or leg with hand or foot
- Tapping the mat repeatedly if unable to reach partner
- Any verbal distress signal or going limp (treat as immediate tap)
Release Protocol:
- Release all grip pressure immediately upon any tap signal
- Monitor partner for 30 seconds after release for delayed signs of unconsciousness
- If partner goes unconscious, release immediately, place in recovery position, elevate legs, and seek medical attention
- Never reapply the choke in the same round after a near-unconsciousness event
Training Restrictions:
- Apply pressure gradually and incrementally during drilling, never explosively
- Beginners should drill grip mechanics and positioning without applying finishing pressure until comfortable with the release protocol
- Do not hold the fully locked choke for extended periods even if the partner has not tapped
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Match Outcome
Successful execution of Hindulotine leads to → Game Over
All submissions in BJJ ultimately converge to the same terminal state: the match ends when your opponent taps.