The Boogeyman Darce by Richie Martinez – In-Depth Review

Connect darce, Japanese necktie, and Peruvian necktie into a lethal choke chain.

The Bottom Line

You learn the darce and its necktie partners from passes, escapes, and 50/50-style exchanges. The structure pushes you toward chaining finishes rather than one-shot attempts. You will not get a front headlock encyclopedia; it is a tight finishing package.

⚡️ Quick facts

Best for: Finish-first players

Skip if: Only wrestle rides

Tech focus: Darce, Japanese Necktie, Peruvian Necktie, Front Headlock

Biggest takeaway: Chain neckties to raise finish rate.

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What You'll Learn

Richie 'Boogeyman' Martinez connects the darce with Japanese and Peruvian neckties into a single choke triad. The focus is clean entries off passes, escapes, and scrambles that fit a 10th Planet offense.
You get a compact finishing system you can chase from many positions.

Primary Techniques You'll Drill

  • Darce
  • Japanese Necktie
  • Peruvian Necktie
  • Front Headlock
  • Marce

Format & Level

  • Instructional style: System Based, Technique Collection
  • Skill level: All Levels
  • Format: No-Gi
  • Runtime: 1 hour and 28 minutes
  • Volumes: 3
  • Released: 2021

Should You Buy It?

Wait for daily deal. I like this as a plug-in that immediately boosts finishing from top and scrambles.

Why Richie Martinez?

Richie Martinez is a 10th Planet black belt and high-level competitor. BJJ Heroes documents his background and results across submission events. He is known for creative attacks and a signature darce game that complements 10th Planet passing and scrambles.

Community feedback

Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.

😍 Why People Love It

  • Useful links between darce and necktie variations from common positions.
  • Boogey's unorthodox style makes entries feel natural for no-gi.
  • Great as a finishing add-on to passing or back exposure games.

🤔 Common Criticisms

  • Some recommend other darce titles first for depth or defense focus.
  • Not aimed at detailed front headlock positional control.
  • Gi-focused players may need to adapt grips.

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Video Breakdowns

Official listing: View The Boogeyman Darce on BJJ Fanatics

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