Neck strangles·Neck · Gi & no-gi
Darce Choke
Brabo Choke
No-Gi Anaconda
Darce
D'Arce
D'Arce Choke.
Arm-in strangle threading under neck through armpit
Risk level
Medium
neck
Tap urgency
Moderate
tap response
Difficulty
4
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
6
/ 10
Positions
46
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
What it is
Arm-in strangle threading under neck through armpit
What you do
The step-by-step execution breakdown lives in the app — mechanics, tips, and the full entry sequence.
Open1submission detailin the App Store↗Setup complexity
4/10
Learning priority
8/10
Escapability
3/10
Versatility
7/10
Danger level
6/10
01
TAP URGENCY: MODERATE—d'arce positioning can lock rapidly under pressure
02
Release immediately when partner taps; the grip mechanics are mechanically tight
03
Apply pressure gradually; the arm position changes can affect carotid compression angle
04
Partner communication is important as some arm positions compress airway differently
05
Tap on sensation of throat pressure, neck compression, or head pressure
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46 ways in.
All46entriesin the App Store↗INITIATING90
Sprawl
Sprawled on - push up, recover base
CONTROLLING90
Sprawl Control
Converting sprawl defense into controlling attack position with submission threats
CONTROLLING90
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
CONTROLLING90
Head-and-Arm Control
Arm trapped, shoulder drives - arm triangle, darce, mount step over
INITIATING90
Front Headlock
Head trapped - finish guillotine or take back
CONTROLLING80
Turtle
Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back
CONTROLLING80
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
CONTROLLING80
Quarter Nelson
Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck
CONTROLLING70
Quarter Mount
Knee over, control far arm - mount, back, s-mount, arm triangle
CONTROLLING70
Inverted Turtle
Opponent inverted - stay balanced, take back when rolling
CONTROLLING70
Crossface
Forearm driving across jaw - control head, block turn
CONTROLLING70
100 Kilos
Sprawled chest pin - control and hunt submissions
CONTROLLING60
Twister Side Control
Leg hooked, chest heavy - twister grip, spinal pressure, back take
CONTROLLING60
Shoulder of Justice
Drive shoulder hard, use body weight, attack reactions, maintain pressure
GUARDING50
Panda Guard
Sitting guard control with attack angles
CONTROLLING50
North-South
Chest over their head - heavy weight, kimura threats
CONTROLLING50
Modified Scarf Hold
Arm trapped in armpit - control head, attack submissions
GUARDING50
K-Guard
Knee shield active with sweep angles
GUARDING50
Half Guard
Fighting to free trapped leg and pass
CONTROLLING50
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
CONTROLLING50
Cradle Control
Hands locked around head and leg - compress tight
INITIATING50
Collar Tie
Hand on neck, pull head down, snap or throw
CONTROLLING50
Body Lock Ride
Heavy chest pressure with tight body lock control
GUARDING40
Z-Guard
Shin frame active - prevent pressure, sweep
GUARDING40
Underhook Half Guard
Underhook and head control - sweep or take the back
CONTROLLING40
Uke Gatame
Pin arm across chest, heavy pressure - armlocks, control head, advance
GUARDING40
Seated Guard
Control grips and pull into guard
CONTROLLING40
North-South Spin Trap
Trap arm, heavy chest - north-south choke, kimura, block spin
CONTROLLING40
Knee on Belly
Knee driving into belly - stay mobile, transition fast
INITIATING40
Guillotine Control
Neck wrapped - squeeze choke or jump guard
CONTROLLING40
Grapevine Mount
Legs laced wide, hips heavy - flatten, drain, then climb
GUARDING40
Dogfight
Attack underhooks, back takes, and sweeps
CONTROLLING40
Crab Ride
Wide base on back - stay mobile, follow movement
GUARDING40
Butterfly Guard
Hook and lift for sweeps
INITIATING30
Whizzer
Whizzer locked - stuff shots, hit counters
INITIATING30
Thai Clinch
Plum locked - knee strikes and throws
INITIATING30
Over-Under
Over-under locked - trip or dump them
CONTROLLING30
Mount
Heavy hips with submission threats
GUARDING30
Headquarters Guard
Distance managed while transitioning guard systems
GUARDING30
Half Butterfly Guard
Control trap while sweeping from hook
CONTROLLING30
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
GUARDING30
Coyote Half Guard
Lever sweeps and back takes from bottom
INITIATING30
Collar-and-Elbow
Collar and elbow gripped, control posture, set up attacks
INITIATING20
Standing Neutral
Equal standing - get grips, set up attacks
INITIATING20
Single Collar Tie
Neck controlled - snap down or arm drag
GUARDING20
Closed Guard
Control distance while attacking in combinations
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