Chin-strap driven guillotine system that converts threats into passes and back takes.
The Bottom Line
You learn entries and counters that end in clean finishes or strong positions. You also learn cradle tie-ins to pass stubborn guards. You will not get heavy gi material.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Scramblers
Skip if: Hate athletic moves
Tech focus: Chin Strap, Rolling Guillotine, Cradle
Biggest takeaway: Cradle off chin-strap
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What You'll Learn
Dante Leon’s set emphasizes chin-strap control that chains to finishes, passes, and back takes. You learn mounted and one-arm finishes, rolling looks, and single-leg counters. The cradle integration makes your threat a pass machine. Four volumes balance entries, finishes, and transitions.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Chin Strap
- Rolling Guillotine
- Arm In Guillotine
- Cradle
- Front Headlock
- Snapdown
- Go Behind
- Back Take
- Negative Pass
- Takedown Defense
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 1 hour and 57 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I like the cradle integration for winning scrambles without abandoning the choke.
Why Dante Leon?
Dante Leon is a two-time IBJJF No-Gi World champion and ADCC medalist with a proven chin-strap and front headlock game.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Chin-strap sections are money for control.
- Cradle tie-ins helped my passing a ton.
- Solid single-leg counters into finishes.
- Good mix of back takes and finishes.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Less philosophy; more straight to steps.
- Some sequences feel athletic.
- Sparse gi-specific guidance.
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Smart Alternatives
- Power Back Takes – Pairs well if your guillotine threats chase the back.
- Front Headlock No-Gi Study (community resource) – Free study notes to supplement concepts and drills. (2021)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Guillotine Choke Systems on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
