⚠️ SAFETY NOTICE
Blood choke variations. Apply SLOWLY over 3-5 seconds. RELEASE upon tap.
Overview
Darce Variations include multiple setups and finishing positions for the D’arce choke system: standard D’arce, no-gi D’arce, rolling D’arce, mounted D’arce, and standing D’arce.
Success Rates: Beginner 20%, Intermediate 40%, Advanced 65%
Common Variations
Standard D’arce
- From front headlock or turtle
- Thread arm under near arm
- Hand to bicep grip
- Squeeze with shoulder pressure
Rolling D’arce
- Dynamic roll to finish
- Maintains tight grip through rotation
- Finishes on side or back
Mounted D’arce
- Applied from mount position
- Requires deep threading
- High finishing percentage
No-Gi D’arce
- Modified grip (gable or RNC grip)
- Relies more on shoulder seal
- Popular in submission grappling
Execution Steps
- Identify D’arce opportunity (arm exposed)
- Thread arm under near arm toward far armpit
- Secure grip (bicep, wrist, or gable)
- Create shoulder seal on carotid side
- Progressive squeeze 3-5 seconds
- RELEASE immediately upon tap
Position before pressure. Safety above all.