Issue 166

April 2018

Vinny Magalhaes, BJJ champion, reveals his best no-gi techniques with Casey Milliken to make the most of your opponent’s weak position by choking them out with a D’arce.

1 - Casey attempts a hip escape from Vinny’s mount, moving his right knee to stop it being pushed, which would open the door for him.

2 - Vinny stands up onto his right foot in the same spot his knee was and drops his left hip into Casey’s lower back.

3 - Vinny then underhooks his right arm under Casey’s right arm and around the back of his head.

4 - Vinny locks his hands together, tucks his head behind Casey’s ear and presses his body weight – and Casey’s shoulders – to the mat.

5 - As he steps his right leg out of Casey’s guard, Vinny keeps pressure on his stomach with his right knee to maintain control.

6 - Vinny skips his left leg out to create leverage to drive down with his right shoulder, squeezing to force the choke and get the tap.

TOP TIPS

WHITE BELT:

You’ll have to be explosive to move your opponent in step 4, otherwise they can easily fight it.

PURPLE BELT:

Pinch your elbows together to get an even tighter squeeze on the choke.

BLACK BELT:

If you’re quick, you can start this move after you sprawl to defend a double-leg takedown.