A grappler in a white gi is balled up on knees and elbows in turtle while his partner in a grey gi lies across his back with an arm wrapped around his chest.

Defending the Back Take

Elbow and knee position to block hooks, and dealing with the seatbelt.

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Shorts: 2
Beginner: 1
Intermediate: 7

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Recovering from the Turtle (Lachlan Giles)

Intermediate Lachlan Giles 6:53 Gi & no-gi

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Recovering from the Turtle (Lachlan Giles)

Intermediate Lachlan Giles

How to Escape the Turtle and Get Safely Back to Guard

Intermediate Stephan Kesting

Escape Seatbelt in Turtle with Josh Barnett

Intermediate Josh Barnett

Turtle bjj escapes and concepts

Intermediate Jedi Does Jiujitsu

Turtle v2.0 introduction

Intermediate Priit Mihkelson

5 mistakes in a row when taking the back from turtle

Intermediate Priit Mihkelson

How to Escape the Turtle Position vs a Seatbelt Grip | Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals

Beginner Mike Egley

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