A mechanics-first crash course to tighten your guillotine finishes quickly.
The Bottom Line
You learn multiple finishing variants with concise explanations. You also learn standing entries and MMA notes at a basic level. You will not get a full entry or control system.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Tinkerers
Skip if: Need full system
Tech focus: Ten Finger Guillotine, Marcelotine, Diesel Squeezel
Biggest takeaway: Fix your squeeze
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What You'll Learn
A three-part focus on finishing mechanics for classic and arm-in guillotines plus Marcelotine, ten-finger, diesel squeezel, and standing entries. This is mechanics-first without a big entry or control curriculum. It is a tidy add-on if you already know how to get to the neck.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Finishing Mechanics
- Marcelotine
- Ten Finger Guillotine
- Diesel Squeezel
- Chin Strap
- Standing Guillotine
- Neck And Arm
- High Elbow Guillotine
- Arm In Guillotine
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Conceptual, Drill Heavy
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 1 hour and 27 minutes
- Volumes: 3
Should You Buy It?
Skip. I include this as a budget pick to fix the highest-leverage problem: poor finishing mechanics.
Why Josh Janis?
Josh Janis is a coach known for practical breakdowns and focused mini-systems on front headlocks and guillotines.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Short lessons tightened up my squeeze.
- Good coverage of lesser-known finishes.
- Easy to rewatch and drill with partners.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Not a full system for entries.
- Limited positional control details.
- Production is basic.
Smart Alternatives
- Guillotine Glossary: Setups, Sweeps, Escapes (Vol 2) – Add positional setups and escapes to complete the picture. (Price: $79.00, 3 vols)
- Mastering Guillotine Concepts and Principles – Pair with a principle-first control system. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols)
Sources & References
Official listing: View Guillotine Glossary: Finishing Mechanics on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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