Epi 132 The Man Behind The Popular Choke Joe D'arce

This week we bring you an interview with Joe D'arce. Joe shares his name with the famous BJJ and MMA choke the "Darce Choke". This interview covers a wide range of topics including how the choke got it's name, and advice for newer grapplers.

We talk about:

• His start in martial arts
• How the Darce choke got it's name
• Tips on how to teach the Darce choke
• Tips on finishing the Darce choke
• The history of the Darce choke
• Running his school
• First tournament advice
• How to deal with frustrations on the mat
• How important it is to have a good mindset

Links:

• http://darcebjj.com/
• Darce FB page

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