How To Do Bas Rutten's Escape From A Guillotine Choke

Step 1: Your Caught

The guillotine choke goes straight up in the throat. So if you look to the side and your opponent pulls straight up now, there is no choke.

Step 2: Trap Legs

In order to escape, put your hands on your opponent's legs (above the knee) so he cannot move his legs around your body.

Step 3: Side Step

Step to the side and dig your jaw into your opponent's chest. By doing this, the choke will not work. Your opponent can pull up on your throat, but if you dig your jaw into his chest, he will be pulling on the side of your neck, instead of your throat. This makes it an ineffective choke.

Step 4: Grip Legs & Lift

Now put one arm between your opponent's leg, and the other arm around his back. Lift him up. Now you can slam your opponent down as hard as you want.