Atlas/NECK STRANGLES/D'Arce Choke
Neck strangles·Neck · Gi & no-gi
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D'Arce

D'Arce Choke.

Arm-in strangle threading under neck through armpit

// D'ARCE CHOKE
6
DANGER / 10
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
//01—About this submission

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↗
//02—Stats breakdown
Setup complexity
4/10
Learning priority
8/10
Escapability
3/10
Versatility
7/10
Danger level
6/10
//03—Safety notes
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

//04—IBJJF belt legality
WHITE — ILLEGALBLUE — LEGALPURPLE — LEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL
//05—Entries by position

46 ways in.

All46entriesin the App Store↗
INITIATING90
Sprawl
Sprawled on - push up, recover base
9 ↗ transitionsInitiating
CONTROLLING90
Sprawl Control
Converting sprawl defense into controlling attack position with submission threats
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING90
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
19 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING90
Head-and-Arm Control
Arm trapped, shoulder drives - arm triangle, darce, mount step over
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
INITIATING90
Front Headlock
Head trapped - finish guillotine or take back
18 ↗ transitionsInitiating
CONTROLLING80
Turtle
Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING80
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING80
Quarter Nelson
Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING70
Quarter Mount
Knee over, control far arm - mount, back, s-mount, arm triangle
11 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING70
Inverted Turtle
Opponent inverted - stay balanced, take back when rolling
11 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING70
Crossface
Forearm driving across jaw - control head, block turn
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING70
100 Kilos
Sprawled chest pin - control and hunt submissions
19 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING60
Twister Side Control
Leg hooked, chest heavy - twister grip, spinal pressure, back take
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING60
Shoulder of Justice
Drive shoulder hard, use body weight, attack reactions, maintain pressure
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING50
Panda Guard
Sitting guard control with attack angles
20 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING50
North-South
Chest over their head - heavy weight, kimura threats
16 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Modified Scarf Hold
Arm trapped in armpit - control head, attack submissions
13 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING50
K-Guard
Knee shield active with sweep angles
22 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING50
Half Guard
Fighting to free trapped leg and pass
32 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING50
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
8 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Cradle Control
Hands locked around head and leg - compress tight
10 ↗ transitionsControlling
INITIATING50
Collar Tie
Hand on neck, pull head down, snap or throw
33 ↗ transitionsInitiating
CONTROLLING50
Body Lock Ride
Heavy chest pressure with tight body lock control
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING40
Z-Guard
Shin frame active - prevent pressure, sweep
15 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING40
Underhook Half Guard
Underhook and head control - sweep or take the back
5 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING40
Uke Gatame
Pin arm across chest, heavy pressure - armlocks, control head, advance
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING40
Seated Guard
Control grips and pull into guard
19 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING40
North-South Spin Trap
Trap arm, heavy chest - north-south choke, kimura, block spin
18 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Knee on Belly
Knee driving into belly - stay mobile, transition fast
19 ↗ transitionsControlling
INITIATING40
Guillotine Control
Neck wrapped - squeeze choke or jump guard
17 ↗ transitionsInitiating
CONTROLLING40
Grapevine Mount
Legs laced wide, hips heavy - flatten, drain, then climb
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING40
Dogfight
Attack underhooks, back takes, and sweeps
18 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING40
Crab Ride
Wide base on back - stay mobile, follow movement
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING40
Butterfly Guard
Hook and lift for sweeps
30 ↗ transitionsGuarding
INITIATING30
Whizzer
Whizzer locked - stuff shots, hit counters
20 ↗ transitionsInitiating
INITIATING30
Thai Clinch
Plum locked - knee strikes and throws
23 ↗ transitionsInitiating
INITIATING30
Over-Under
Over-under locked - trip or dump them
19 ↗ transitionsInitiating
CONTROLLING30
Mount
Heavy hips with submission threats
18 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING30
Headquarters Guard
Distance managed while transitioning guard systems
32 ↗ transitionsGuarding
GUARDING30
Half Butterfly Guard
Control trap while sweeping from hook
14 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING30
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
10 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING30
Coyote Half Guard
Lever sweeps and back takes from bottom
16 ↗ transitionsGuarding
INITIATING30
Collar-and-Elbow
Collar and elbow gripped, control posture, set up attacks
32 ↗ transitionsInitiating
INITIATING20
Standing Neutral
Equal standing - get grips, set up attacks
45 ↗ transitionsInitiating
INITIATING20
Single Collar Tie
Neck controlled - snap down or arm drag
31 ↗ transitionsInitiating
GUARDING20
Closed Guard
Control distance while attacking in combinations
21 ↗ transitionsGuarding
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