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Guillotine Choke Setup Strategies for MMA and Grappling: Creating Opportunities Through Kuzushi

The guillotine choke remains one of the highest percentage submissions in both MMA and grappling, yet many fighters struggle to land it against experienced opponents. The primary issue is not technical execution but rather a failure to create proper setup opportunities. Understanding the principle of kuzushi, or breaking your opponent’s balance and alignment before attacking, […]

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