BJJ Blueprint Series : Darce Choke & Variations
- Eugene Lee
- Apr 11
- 2 min read
The Darce choke, similar to an arm triangle, is a BJJ submission that involves constricting the opponent's neck with your arms.
THREE DARCE CHOKE VARIATIONS
1. Classic Darce Choke from Turtle/Front Headlock: Focuses on precise details for a tighter finish.
* From the turtle position, establish a "vice grip" with elbows tight.
* Secure a gable grip, with one knee up and the outside foot planted for pushing off.
* Hide your shoulder into the opponent's armpit and make them do a chin tuck.
* Drive off your outside leg, bumping with your shoulder to break them down.
* Frame on the ground with fingertips away, reinforce with the other hand, and pull the first hand in to maintain the chin tuck.
* Thread the hand through, thumb down to expose the tricep, grip the tricep, and make a "V" with the non-choking hand under your chin.
* Step over the legs, put your forehead toward the mat to increase pressure, and finish by closing the non-choking elbow and raising the choking elbow.
2. Sit Through Darce Choke: Used when the opponent uses a wide base to prevent being toppled over.
* If the opponent has a wide base, step one leg through their center line.
* Sit through, passing the leg over the center line, and pull the opponent on top.
* The non-choking hand pulls the choking hand towards you for a tighter bicep connection.
* Go thumb down to expose the tricep, make a V with the non-choking hand, and trap the opponent's head between your chest and stomach.
* Close the elbow of the non-choking hand and raise the choking elbow to finish.
3. Cradle Darce Choke: Applied when the opponent posts on their legs to try and wrestle up.
* From a front headlock, if the opponent stands up on one leg, cut an angle and bring your knee past their head.
* Place your forehead near their quad, draw your elbow in, and thread your hand deep, crease of the elbow to the crease of the knee.
* Lock up an S grip, move your forehead over their back, and step through, tucking your elbow in and raising your other elbow to break them down.
* Keep your elbows tight, slide your knee to bring your leg closer to their top leg, step with your other leg, and bring your elbow and leg in to secure the position.
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