Escapes

Turtle Defence

Elbow and knee position that blocks hooks and the seatbelt.

Also called tight turtle, defending hooks, stopping back take from turtle.

Where it shows up

Turtle · Turtle Bottom · Defending the Back Take

Related techniques

Resources

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YouTube videos

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