In the Guillotine choke sequence, what is the initial action?

In the Guillotine choke sequence, what is the initial action?

• A. DUSM posts their hands on the subject's hips
• B. One hand checks the hips, the other strikes the groin
• C. DUSM finger peels subject's attacking arm
• D. DUSM postures up up and through the attacking arm

Answer: (A)

In a Guillotine choke sequence, the first move is to post your hands on the opponent’s hips to establish a solid base and interrupt their forward drive toward your neck. This hand placement creates space, counters the attacker’s grip, and prevents the choke from tightening right away, giving you a moment to reframe and begin freeing your head. From that stable position, you can then focus on peeling the attacking arm and maneuvering out, or work your hips and body to turn away and escape. Other actions, like striking or trying to posture through the arm before you’ve secured a base, tend to compromise balance or let the choke tighten, so they aren’t the right start to the sequence.

In a Guillotine choke sequence, the first move is to post your hands on the opponent’s hips to establish a solid base and interrupt their forward drive toward your neck. This hand placement creates space, counters the attacker’s grip, and prevents the choke from tightening right away, giving you a moment to reframe and begin freeing your head. From that stable position, you can then focus on peeling the attacking arm and maneuvering out, or work your hips and body to turn away and escape. Other actions, like striking or trying to posture through the arm before you’ve secured a base, tend to compromise balance or let the choke tighten, so they aren’t the right start to the sequence.