How to Do the Butterfly Guillotine Sweep in BJJ
The butterfly guillotine sweep combines a guillotine choke with a butterfly sweep. When the opponent dives their head forward in butterfly guard, you wrap the guillotine and use the butterfly hook to elevate and sweep to mount. The opponent must either defend the choke or the sweep but rarely both simultaneously.
✓ Key Details to Master
- 1 When opponent drives forward, wrap a guillotine around their neck
- 2 Maintain your butterfly hooks inside their thighs
- 3 Elevate with the hook on the choking side
- 4 Roll to mount while maintaining the guillotine grip
- 5 Finish the choke from mount or continue to top position
✗ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ⚠️ Guillotine grip too loose to maintain during the sweep
- ⚠️ Not using the butterfly hook to elevate during the roll
- ⚠️ Falling to the back instead of rolling to mount
- ⚠️ Releasing the choke during the sweep transition
- ⚠️ Attempting without proper butterfly hook position
🔄 Variations
- → With arm-in guillotine
- → To mounted guillotine
- → Sweep only without choke
- → Anaconda entry
🛡️ Counters & Defenses
- → Do not dive head forward in butterfly guard
- → Posture up before the wrap
- → Von Flue choke counter
- → Pass to the side to escape the choke
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Frequently Asked Questions
What belt level should I be to learn the Butterfly Guillotine Sweep? ▼
The Butterfly Guillotine Sweep is typically introduced at the blue belt level. However, higher belts continue to refine this technique throughout their BJJ journey. Building a technical foundation. Developing a guard game and understanding of timing.
Does this work in both gi and no-gi? ▼
The Butterfly Guillotine Sweep works in both gi and no-gi, though grip adjustments may be necessary. In no-gi, focus on body control and underhooks instead of gi grips.
How do I set up the Butterfly Guillotine Sweep? ▼
The Butterfly Guillotine Sweep is typically executed from butterfly guard. Key setups include controlling your opponent's posture and creating the right angle. Practice the entry repeatedly before focusing on the finish.