Ep. 169: Submission Series: The D'Arce Choke, feat. Drew Foster
From BJJ Mental Models
This week we're joined by Drew Foster! Drew, also known as Darce_Knight on Reddit, is the host of The Neon Belly Podcast. In this episode, Drew breaks down one of his specializations: the D'Arce choke.
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Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Do What Works https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/- Limb Coiling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/- Single vs. Double Lever Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/single-vs-double-lever-control/- Inside Channel Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/- Predictable Responses https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/- Mask Your Intentions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/- Theory of Alignment https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/- Critical Control Points https://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/- Keep it Playful https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/- Dilemma https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma/- Position Over Submission https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/ Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium! If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.
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