Turtle
It usually comes from a failed pass or escape. The top player attacks the back and neck; the bottom player recovers guard, stands up or rolls them.
100 lessons
Also called turtle position, quatro apoios, all fours, turtle top, turtle bottom, turtle escapes.
Turtle Top
Control the hips, get your hooks in and take the back.
- Control Seatbelt, hip control and the front headlock to stop them standing or recovering guard. 6
- Back Takes Inserting hooks, rolling back takes, the truck and crucifix entries. 23
- Submissions Clock choke, D'Arce, anaconda, Peruvian necktie and guillotine. 33
- Breaking Down the Turtle Flattening them or dragging them onto their side. 5
Turtle Bottom
Protect the neck, keep your elbows tight, then recover guard, stand or roll them.