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Half Guard Whizzer to D'Arce Choke

Counters an underhook by whizzing and lifting the leg to break posture, then transitioning to a low shoulder frame and quarter nelson to set up a deep D'Arce choke.

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  1. 1Whizzer the underhook and lift the opponent's leg while moving your leg over their arm and under their body.2:05
  2. 2Plant your hand and drive your shoulder down to put the opponent on a low shoulder frame.2:15
  3. 3Cover the body or head and pick your knee out to form a figure-four with your legs.2:40
  4. 4Lock your tricep against your body and reach deep to grab the head/neck.3:50
  5. 5Drop to your knee, tilt your body, and squeeze the D'Arce choke using leg pressure.4:40
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