A violent, effective no-gi guillotine arsenal with unique grips and finishes.
The Bottom Line
You will learn powerful arm-in and chin strap guillotines. You will learn front headlock control that sets up passes and submissions. You will not get a gentle or beginner-first teaching style.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Front headlock hunters
Skip if: You dislike rough style
Tech focus: Guillotine, Chin Strap, Front Headlock
Biggest takeaway: Control, then crush
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What You'll Learn
A catch-wrestling inspired guillotine system with aggressive finishing mechanics and unique grips. It emphasizes chin strap control, arm-in options, and front headlock transitions. Community reactions praise its effectiveness but note the style can be rough and niche. Great if you want a no-gi guillotine you can finish reliably.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Guillotine
- Chin Strap
- Arm In Guillotine
- Front Headlock
- Snap Downs
- Finishing Mechanics
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Technique Collection, System Based
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 3 hours and 38 minutes
Should You Buy It?
Skip. I started finishing arm-in guillotines by prioritizing chin strap control and head positioning over squeezing.
Why Neil Melanson?
Neil Melanson coached elite MMA teams and is known for catch-wrestling influenced no-gi submissions and front headlock mastery.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Changed how I think about arm-in guillotines.
- Front headlock control tips work in no-gi and MMA.
- Brutal, reliable finishing mechanics with chin strap.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Style can feel rough or niche for pure BJJ.
- Less step-by-step system than some expect.
- Not beginner-friendly without front headlock basics.
Smart Alternatives
- The Way of The Goose – More guillotine variations from the same coach. (Price: $127.00)
- Front Headlock: Enter The System – If you want a conceptual headlock framework.
Sources & References
Official listing: View The Headhunter Guillotine Series on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
