| Chokes and strangles are excellent ways to subdue | | | | you like a rugby tackle. |
| an opponent. | | | | To apply the Guillotine |
| | | | | With your opponent facing you, secure the |
| Please Note: | | | | thumb-side of your left forearm under his chin so it is |
| All chokes and strangles should be used with caution | | | | touching the front of his throat |
| as it can cause death if prolonged | | | | Squeeze your arm tightly around his neck keeping his |
| Potentially a Choke or Strangle can send someone | | | | head trapped under your armpit |
| unconscious within 4 seconds, give them brain | | | | Place your right hand on his left shoulder |
| damage in 8 seconds and cause death in 12 | | | | Your left palm goes on top of your right wrist |
| | | | | Make a reverse ‘motorbike rev’ action with |
| Recovery from chokes or strangles | | | | your left hand to lift your left wrist |
| When using any chokes or strangles you should take | | | | Squeeze your arm around his neck tighter and arch |
| heed of the following; | | | | your back |
| Be aware of your opponents’ level of | | | | As a variation you can grab your right collar to apply |
| consciousness, especially in Self Defense when you | | | | the choke as opposed to your right arm, which is |
| might hold it longer than necessary | | | | useful to free up an arm but effectiveness of the |
| Release the hold as soon as he is subdued | | | | choke is lost |
| Put him in the recovery position, unless you suspect | | | | |
| a spinal injury | | | | Escaping the Guillotine |
| If he is unconscious for more than 20 seconds, call | | | | As with all chokes and strangles, your first |
| for medical help and start CPR | | | | consideration is to free your airway. This would be |
| | | | | the 'protect' part of the Instinctive reaction. To free |
| Guillotine | | | | your airway use two hands to pull down on his arm |
| The Guillotine is like a front Head lock but as a choke. | | | | to create a gap and tuck your chin. |
| It is good to use for if your opponent charges at | | | | |