D'arce Choke from Half Guard Top

Start in half guard or camping position.

• Be prepared for your opponent to frame or push.
• Set up with your opponent pushing into you.

Lean into your opponent's frame.

• Make your intentions obvious to create an opening.
• Force a reaction from your opponent.

Fall to the side and catch the neck.

• Get your secondary hand ready to pull down on the bicep.

Slip your primary choking arm deep.

• Position your hand high behind their head.
• Push your arm up into their neck.

Bring your secondary hand as high as possible

• Keep your secondary hand high, close to your head.

Drop your chin low to prevent an escape

• Reduce the space around their head for maximum tightness.
• Cover the lowest point possible with your chin.

Finish the D'Arce choke.

• Squeeze your elbow to your body tightly.
• Fall to your hip or sprawl to increase pressure.