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:

Quote of the week: “I get up before the sun comes up and get shit done” Adam Wheeler

Article of the week: “Foot Beats Face: Mat Awareness and Safety in BJJ” Valerie Worthington on Breakingmuscle.com

Fuji Sekai Gi- Byron has this gi and he is loving it, check it out.

This week Claudio teaches us how to say “Yes, No, Good, and Bad” in Portuguese Click this link to find the entire set of words from Claudio

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Fuji Sekai Gi- Byron has this gi and he is loving it, check it out.

Byron is working on a new audio book called “Why Do I Wear My Gi When I Mow My Lawn?”

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