Front Headlock
- Wrestling
- Front Headlock
- fundamental
- Front headlock
- 3 steps
Control the head and an arm after a stuffed shot, then spin behind for the go-behind or attack. Also known as the Front head & arm. Here is the exact breakdown from the DARCE app: 3 steps, the details that make it work, and the mistakes to avoid.
Step by step
- 01
Collar tie
Establish a collar tie and pressure the head down.
- 02
Snap to the front headlock
Snap the head down and wrap one arm under the chin while controlling the near arm.
- 03
Circle to the back
Keep your weight heavy on the head, walk your feet to the side and circle behind to take the back.
Key details
- Keep your weight driving down on the head and shoulders.
- Control the near arm so they cannot stand back up.
- Circle toward the controlled arm to get behind.
Common mistakes
- Letting the head come up and posture rebuild.
- Holding only the head and ignoring the arm.
- Staying square instead of circling to the back.
Related techniques
- Snap DownWrestlingUse a collar tie to snap the opponent face-down, then circle to the front headlock or back.
- Arm DragWrestlingGrip the wrist and triceps and drag the opponent past you to take their back.
- Anaconda ChokeBJJSimilar to the D’Arce but the arm threads under the near arm; roll them through to finish constricting the neck.
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