Turtle Escape from Seatbelt
Used when trapped in turtle with a seatbelt grip. The mechanism relies on turning away to create space, collecting the opponent's knee to break their base, and driving through to reverse.
4 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Turn away from the opponent to create space.0:05
- 2Slide your hand to your back pocket.0:09
- 3Collect the opponent's knee with your hand.0:14
- 4Pass the knee to your other hand and drive.0:18
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