[T15.05] Forward Head Lock/Guillotine Choke Reverse Drop

This is another case of countering the double-leg or single-leg takedown. Our best response is the guillotine choke, but it is not always available. This is a simple response. Warning: If the opponent traps your legs, this will not work. Once the oppoenent is in a headlock/choke, they can push forwards or pull backwards. This technique is for when they pull backwards.

Warning: Do not attempt these techniques without a qualified AOKK instructor’s supervision.

AOKK Category:

Scarifice Throws

Opening Technique:

The attacker tries for a double-leg or single-leg takedown, so you place them in a headlock or guillotine choke.

Execution:

When uke pulls backwards push forwards until uke collapses.

Note: If possible, hook his/her leg as they’re moving away.

Crush uke into a ball while maintaining the choke and apply your body weight.
Be sure to maintain the guillotine choke if he/she is able to place you in the guard.

Two Key Components for AOKK Practice:

When practicing this throw there are to key components to the endeavor. The problem with this throw is the fact that it is a sacrifice technique. The ground may not be the best place to be in an altercation, so the student must first practice throwing his/her adversary and roll immediately into the standing position. This must become a reflex action. The second component is throwing the opponent and following him/her into a mount. This may be necessary if you’re trying to restrain an adversary until help arrives. This too can be used in the sport aspect of the art as well. These two components are one of the things that separate our practice from that of more sport oriented martial arts.

Warning: If you go too deep and find you’re in a guillotine choke, release the choke, as you move backwards, so you do not injure your training partner.

Grips:

Wrap your arm around uke’s head or place him/her in a headlock or guillotine choke.

Warning: Never go to the ground if there are multiple opponents.

Note: You will be on ground, so follow with a choke or utilize the sprawl and spin defense. If you’re placed in the guard follow immediately with open hand strikes, closed hand strikes, and elbow strikes. Understand this throw means you’ll be fighting in range-three.