My New Favorite Darce From Side Control

While researching for some new moves to drill for my 10th Planet Van Nuys fundamentals class I came across this variation of the Darce from side control. One thing that I really like about this variation is that your weight is constantly kept on your opponent and really gives them no room to escape. Myself and 10th Planet White Belt Arno … Continue reading My New Favorite Darce From Side Control

Ryan Hall Principles of Back Control

This month at 10th Planet Van Nuys in Coach Alder's class we are going to be focusing on the back. The back is a great position that opens up numerous submissions. Prior to focusing on submissions though you should always focus on positioning first. Having rolled with several higher level belts, I can say that a good back … Continue reading Ryan Hall Principles of Back Control

Darce Choke From Side Control

While I was gone on my honeymoon Mike "Lobes" Frausto covered my my 10th Planet Van Nuys fundamentals class. While I was gone they covered how to get the Darce Choke from Side Control. The video below follows one of my favorite Darce set ups  introduced me to a new way to finish the choke. Typically … Continue reading Darce Choke From Side Control