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The Merge: FRONT HEADLOCK ENTRY TO ARM IN GUILLOTINE CHOKE FINISH

The Merge: FRONT HEADLOCK ENTRY TO ARM IN GUILLOTINE CHOKE FINISH
The front headlock is a dominant position that offers various entires into takedowns, submissions, and back takes. Michael breaks down how he sets up his front headlock entry and transitions right into an arm in guillotine. Michael also highlights a few key details that will help tighten up your guillotine choke finish.

* FYI - Typically when performing the front headlock, it is best to be on your toes to generate more pressure and to be agile. This can change though in specific scenarios like setting up the guillotine or other techniques.

 

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About Michael Trasso:

Michael’s journey on the mats began in 1995, training Jiu Jitsu at just five years old. Throughout the next decade, he picked up wrestling and would become one of the world’s most accomplished adolescent Jiu Jitsu competitors. In 2008, Michael was recruited to wrestle for Rhode Island College. In 2011, Michael was nationally ranked #9 and in 2012, attained his 100th collegiate victory. In 2016, Michael began training in San Diego where he received some of his most notable awards in adult Jiu Jitsu competition to include earning his spot on FloGrappling’s “Top 20 No Gi Adult Black Belt Middleweights in the World” ranking in 2018 and 2019.

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