A crisp guillotine system with entries you can hit tomorrow.
The Bottom Line
You will learn arm-in and ten-finger options plus when to switch. You will add standing setups that funnel directly into finishes or back-takes. You will not get rare variants that rely on flexibility or long limbs.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Front headlock players
Skip if: You avoid neck cranks
Tech focus: Guillotine, Arm In Guillotine, Ten Finger, Front Headlock, Snap Down
Biggest takeaway: Grip choice dictates finish.
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What You'll Learn
Bouhey packages arm-in, ten-finger, and inverted-grip guillotines into standing and ground entries with drills to sharpen bite and direction of force. It is a fast way to add taps without changing your entire guard.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Guillotine
- Arm In Guillotine
- Ten Finger
- Front Headlock
- Snap Down
- Foot Sweep
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Drill Heavy
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: Both
- Volumes: 1
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I appreciate how it reframes guillotines as a family with simple switches instead of scattered moves.
Why Joel Bouhey?
Bouhey teaches a compact guillotine family that works regardless of body type. He emphasizes bite direction, head control, and fast switching if the throat closes. The material complements both wrestle-up and seated guard games. It is presented in simple language and short segments.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Community often recommends building a guillotine family for no-gi and gi.
- Standing collar tie to guillotine entries are praised in threads.
- People value simple cues like wrapping versus bar-style finishes.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Single-topic set; broader choke hunters may prefer a library.
- Arm-in details can take time for shorter arms.
- Less lapel integration than gi specialists expect.
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Smart Alternatives
- Just Chokes – If you want broader choke options beyond guillotine. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols)
- Finding The Darce Choke Everywhere – Front headlock complement when the neck slips. (Price: $47.00, 2 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View The Guillotine Machine on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
