BJJ | How To Execute A D’Arce Choke From The Turtle Position
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Arm Thread Compressor·Evolve Mixed Martial Arts
In this tutorial, BJJ Champions Robson Indio and Gamal Hassan demonstrate how to execute a D'Arce choke from the turtle …
Перевод: Front Headlock Choke (katakana loanword)
Дистанция и классификация
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Удар и защитаЗамкиБлижний бойБой против нескольких
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Обзор
The D'Arce choke from turtle is a species where the head-and-arm strangle is applied against an opponent who has assumed the turtle (all-fours) position. [1] The attacker positions to the side of the turtled opponent, slides the near arm under the chin and through the gap between the neck and the far arm, threading until a figure-four or palm-to-palm grip can be locked on the far side. [1],[2] The turtle position exposes the neck-and-arm channel because the opponent's elbows are typically planted on the mat, creating a natural gap for the D'Arce thread. [2] Once the grip is secured, the attacker rolls the opponent to their side or sprawls heavy to complete the compression. [2],[3] This entry is particularly common in wrestling-heavy grappling where opponents frequently turtle to avoid guard passes. [3]
История и происхождение
Attacking the turtle with D'Arce chokes developed as a competitive counter to opponents who turtled defensively rather than conceding guard passes or back takes. [1],[2] In wrestling-heavy MMA and no-gi grappling, the turtle became a common defensive posture, and the D'Arce emerged as one of the most effective submissions against it. [1] This entry point was refined through competition in the late 2000s and early 2010s as front headlock attacks from turtle became increasingly systematized. [1],[2]
Страна происхождения· показано в случайном порядке
- БразилияБразильское джиу-джитсу, Сабмишн-грэпплинг, ММА
- ЯпонияБразильское джиу-джитсу, Дзюдо, Сабмишн-грэпплинг
- СШАСабмишн-грэпплинг, ММА
- РоссияСамбо
Эффективность
Arm-thread compressor techniques (D'Arce, anaconda) are among the most effective front headlock submissions — they use the opponent's own shoulder as a compression surface, requiring less strength than direct forearm chokes. [1]
Родословная
The arm-threading principle appears in catch wrestling (arm-in headlocks) and was systematised in BJJ by Milton Vieira (anaconda) and Joe D'Arce (D'Arce choke). Danaher's front headlock system further organised the subfamily. [1]
Соревновательные результаты
Arm-thread compressors dominate front headlock submission statistics at ADCC and no-gi competition. The D'Arce and anaconda together account for a significant percentage of front headlock finishes. [1]
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Биомеханический механизм
Primary Action — Bilateral compression of the carotid arteries — restricts blood flow to the brain, causing unconsciousness within seconds
Joints Involved — Cervical spine (lateral flexion), glenohumeral joint of the trapped arm (if arm-in), nuchal region
Force Vector — Lateral squeeze creates inward pressure on both sides of the neck simultaneously
Choking Mechanism — Vascular strangle — occludes carotid arteries and jugular veins, distinct from airway (tracheal) chokes
Позиция и вход
From top half guard — Thread the arm under opponent's far arm and around the neck, lock the figure-four behind their shoulder, sprawl and squeeze
From side control — Opponent turns in, thread the arm under their armpit and around the neck, connect hands and apply pressure
From front headlock — Snap-down creates access, thread arm under the far armpit, circle to the choking side and lock
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Оценки
Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника
9
Экстремальный9/10
Arm-thread chokes (D'Arce/Brabo) compress the neck using the arm threaded under the opponent's armpit
Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники
Продвинутый
Разрешена ли техника по основным соревновательным правилам
Запрещено
— FIAS Sport Sambo — All chokes prohibited in Sport Sambo
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDFРазрешено
— IBJJF — Legal at all belt levels, gi and no-gi — chokes a...
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF— ADCC — Legal
ADCC Rules Update, April 2025PDF— Unified MMA — Legal — choke submissions are among the mos...
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— FIAS Combat Sambo — Legal
FIAS Combat Sambo RulesPDFЗаметки по тренировке
✓The arm-thread compressor subfamily encompasses front headlock chokes where the attacking arm threads through the space between the opponent's neck and arm — creating arm-triangle compression from the front (Danaher, Front Headlock System: Go Further Faster, 2019)
✓The threading concept: the arm passes through the neck-arm gap (either over the arm and under the neck, or under the neck and over the arm) to create a triangular choking structure
✓This subfamily includes the D'Arce, anaconda, and related arm-in strangles — all share the principle of threading the arm to trap the opponent's shoulder as a compression surface
✓The arm-thread compressor is biomechanically efficient: the opponent's own shoulder provides one side of the bilateral compression, reducing the force the attacker must generate
✓Common entries: front headlock, sprawl, half guard top, guard passing — any position where the opponent's head and arm are accessible for threading
✓The threading direction determines the specific technique: under-neck threading creates the D'Arce family, over-neck threading creates the anaconda family
✓The arm-thread compressor principle is fundamental in no-gi grappling: without collar grips, threading the arm to use the opponent's body for compression is the primary strangling mechanism
Типичные ошибки
!Threading without first controlling the opponent's head — head control (front headlock, crossface) must be established before the arm threads through
!Not trapping the near arm inside the loop — the shoulder compression requires the arm inside; threading around the neck alone creates a headlock, not an arm triangle
!Threading too shallow — depth is critical; the arm must pass far enough to connect the hands (figure-four or gable grip)
!Not understanding the two threading directions — under-neck-over-arm (D'Arce) and over-neck-under-arm (anaconda) create different mechanical advantages; know which you're applying
!Attempting from bottom position — arm-thread compressors work from top or neutral position; from bottom, the threading lacks the necessary gravitational advantage
!Not adjusting body position after threading — hip angle, sprawl depth, and chest pressure all affect the compression; threading alone doesn't finish the choke
!Forcing the thread against a tight-elbowed opponent — if the neck-arm gap is closed, use snap-downs or other attacks to open it before threading
Связанные техники
Контрприёмы
Tuck Chin — protect the neck by lowering the chin to prevent the choke from sinkingTwo-on-One Grip Fight — use both hands to strip the choking grip before it locksTurn Into — rotate toward the choking arm to relieve carotid pressurePosture Up — straighten the spine and create distance to break the choking angle
Цепочка подготовки
1Achieve Controlling Position — secure the position from which the choke is applied
2Isolate the Neck — clear defending hands and establish access to the throat
3Set the Grip — lock the choking configuration (arm, lapel, or leg placement)
4Apply Pressure — squeeze to compress the carotid arteries for the finish
Источники и ссылки
Основной источник
Wikipedia ja (フロントチョーク); Japanese BJJ community
Japanese Wikipedia — martial arts technique articles
2ДругоеJapanese Combat Sports Katakana Convention
Standard katakana transliteration of Western martial arts terminology (外来語) — used in Japanese MMA, boxing, and BJJ communities
3ЦитатаWikipedia ja (フロントチョーク); Japanese BJJ community
Japanese terminology sourced from Wikipedia ja (フロントチョーク); Japanese BJJ community
Сообщество
Атлетизм
Requires
long arms for threading under armpit and around neck
Favours
longer limbs, lean build
Key muscles
biceps, deltoids, forearm flexors, core (for sprawl pressure)
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Часто задаваемые вопросы
Как работает Arm Thread Compressor?
The D'Arce choke from turtle is a species where the head-and-arm strangle is applied against an opponent who has assumed the turtle (all-fours) position. The attacker positions to the side of the turtled opponent, slides the near arm under the chin and through the gap between the neck and the far arm, threading until a figure-four or palm-to-palm grip can be locked on the far side.
Откуда происходит Arm Thread Compressor?
Attacking the turtle with D'Arce chokes developed as a competitive counter to opponents who turtled defensively rather than conceding guard passes or back takes. In wrestling-heavy MMA and no-gi grappling, the turtle became a common defensive posture, and the D'Arce emerged as one of the most effective submissions against it.
Разрешён ли Arm Thread Compressor на соревнованиях?
IBJJF: разрешён — Legal at all belt levels, gi and no-gi — chokes are the safest submission cat…; IJF: разрешён — Legal (shime-waza) — strangulation techniques are one of three permitted subm…; ADCC: разрешён — Legal; Unified MMA: разрешён — Legal — choke submissions are among the most common finishes in MMA; FIAS Sport Sambo: запрещён — All chokes prohibited in Sport Sambo; FIAS Combat Sambo: разрешён — Legal
Насколько опасен Arm Thread Compressor?
Оценка опасности 9/10. Arm-thread chokes (D'Arce/Brabo) compress the neck using the arm threaded under the opponent's armpit
Как подготовить Arm Thread Compressor?
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Achieve Controlling Position → Isolate the Neck → Set the Grip → Apply Pressure.
Как защититься от Arm Thread Compressor?
Стандартные контрприёмы: Tuck Chin — protect the neck by lowering the chin to prevent the choke from sinking / Two-on-One Grip Fight — use both hands to strip the choking grip before it locks / Turn Into — rotate toward the choking arm to relieve carotid pressure / Posture Up — straighten the spine and create distance to break the choking angle.
Какие есть варианты Arm Thread Compressor?
Распространённые варианты: Standard D'Arce (arm threaded under the far armpit and around the neck fro…); Marce (short choke) (tighter, shorter threading for compact body types); Standing D'Arce (applied during a scramble without going to the ground); D'Arce from turtle (threaded as the opponent attempts to re-guard from turtle…).
Насколько эффективен Arm Thread Compressor на соревнованиях?
Arm-thread compressors dominate front headlock submission statistics at ADCC and no-gi competition. The D'Arce and anaconda together account for a significant percentage of front headlock finishes.
Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Arm Thread Compressor?
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Threading without first controlling the opponent's head — head control (front headlock, crossface) must be establishe… / Not trapping the near arm inside the loop — the shoulder compression requires the arm inside; threading around the ne… / Threading too shallow — depth is critical; the arm must pass far enough to connect the hands (figure-four or gable grip) / Not understanding the two threading directions — under-neck-over-arm (D'Arce) and over-neck-under-arm (anaconda) crea….
Какие ещё названия есть у Arm Thread Compressor?
Arm Thread Compressor также известен как Furonto Heddorokku Chōku, Arm-In Head-and-Arm Chokes, Threading Chokes.