Finish guillotines from standing, turtle, and half guard without giving up top.
The Bottom Line
You learn chin-strap entries and arm-in finishes that survive frantic scrambles. The set emphasizes when to commit to strangles versus climbing to the back. You will not get a full front headlock encyclopedia; it focuses on reliable guillotine chains.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Head hunters
Skip if: You dislike neck attacks
Tech focus: Guillotine, Arm In Guillotine, Front Headlock, Snap Down, Turtle Attacks, High Elbow, Chin Strap
Biggest takeaway: Guillotines and back takes share triggers.
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What You'll Learn
Front-headlock focused guillotines and arm-in variations that appear in Leon’s WNO and ONE matches. The series covers standing snap-downs, turtle reactions, and half-guard clamps to finish without sacrificing top control.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Guillotine
- Arm In Guillotine
- Front Headlock
- Snap Down
- Turtle Attacks
- High Elbow
- Chin Strap
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Technique Collection
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 1 hour and 57 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I found the standing snap-down to chin-strap flow the fastest way into scores or subs.
Why Dante Leon?
Leon’s guillotine has ended elite matches, including WNO title bouts. He favors high wrist control and chin-strap alignment to keep finishing leverage under scramble. His approach complements wrestle-ups and turtle attacks.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Fans praised his arm-across guillotine; the jokertine is nasty.
- Front headlock frameworks are a proven route to submissions.
- Great finishing mechanics under pace from turtle and scrambles.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some prefer other specialists like Roy Marsh for guillotine theory depth.
- Debate over arm-in versus high-elbow details across instructors.
- Not everyone wants a choke-first focus; some want positional pins.
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Smart Alternatives
- Power Back Takes – Use failed front headlocks to climb to the back. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols, 2020)
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.
