D'arce Choke from Bottom Side Control via Ghost Escape

Create some space.

• Swim your near-side arm inside toward your opponent’s neck
• At the same time, swim your far-side hand toward the front of their body
• This simultaneous motion opens just enough space to begin your escape and entry

Escape from bottom side control.

• Punch your far-side arm up toward their hip
• Crunch your head in tight toward your chest
• Start circling your body out, initiating the ghost escape
• Continue the ghost escape motion, turning your body away

Control their head

• As you circle, throw your choking arm deep across
• Reach for the back of the opponent’s head
• This will give you a better grip

Secure the grip and go deep

• Turn your body toward the opponent
• Connect your hands as soon as possible
• Aim to lock down toward the wrist, not the palm
• Bring your choking arm close to your bicep
• Walk your fingers as high up on their back as possible

Finish with Chest Pressure

• Use your chest to compress and close the space
• Apply steady pressure, not explosive squeezing