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D’Arce from front headlock

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Use the space around an arm to build a head-and-arm choke.

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WATCH VIDEO · 5 min section · 4:44–9:07

Finishing Your Opponent from the Front Head Lock | High Percentage BJJ Submissions | Travis Stevens

Travis Stevens

Opens the video at this section · Gi demonstration
Setup & key ideas

Also called darce · brabo choke no gi

Before you start

  • Front-headlock control with access beneath their arm.

Key ideas

  • Keep control of their head while disrupting their base.
  • Adjust your shoulder position to create room for the threading arm.
  • Secure the arm connection before changing the finishing position.

Common pitfalls

  • Losing your base while reaching for the finishing grip.
Connections Reactions and next steps

Where this can lead

  • Controlled finish

    Head-and-arm alignment is controlled and the partner taps.

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