Turtle
Techniques
- Submission·TurtleAnaconda Choke from Turtle
Applied when the guillotine grip isn't available. Enters under the neck, traps the arm, and rolls the opponent to finish the choke.
- Submission·TurtleAnaconda Choke from Turtle
Anaconda choke starting at the neck and exiting by the armpit, finished with a roll and rear naked choke style grip.
- Submission·TurtleArm-In Guillotine from Turtle
An arm-in guillotine variation used when the opponent defends the no-arm version by framing, utilizing the opponent's arm to enhance the choke.
- Transition·TurtleBack Take from Turtle — Collar Grip Variation
An alternative entry using a collar grip on the far arm to control the opponent's posture. This variation is stronger than a seatbelt grip and allows for activ…
- Transition·TurtleBack Take from Turtle — Seatbelt Entry
A back take using a seatbelt grip with diagonal pulling mechanics to unbalance the turtle. It works by targeting the shoulder line rather than the head, allowi…
- Submission·TurtleD'arce Choke
D'arce choke from the front headlock — slide the arm under the armpit past the neck, clamp the hands, drive the shoulder, bump them to the side, slide to figur…
- Submission·TurtleD'arce Choke from Turtle
D'arce choke starting by the armpit and exiting by the neck, finished by driving the elbow toward the floor after getting side control.
- Submission·TurtleDarce Choke from Turtle
Flips the entry angle of the anaconda. Arm goes under the armpit first, then across the neck, finishing with a gable grip squeeze.
- Submission·TurtleFront Guillotine from Turtle
Used when you secure an inside arm position from turtle. Drives forward with elbows collapsed to compress the neck and finish the choke.
- Submission·TurtleGuillotine/Arm Triangle Hybrid from Turtle
A fallback when the anaconda lacks depth. Traps the opponent's arm against their neck and finishes with a guillotine grip and half-guard base.
- Submission·TurtlePeruvian Necktie from Turtle
Used when deep penetration isn't possible. Connects an S-grip, places a leg over the head, and sits back to hyperextend the neck.
- Escape·TurtleTurtle 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…
- Escape·TurtleTurtle Escape from Squared-Up Front Headlock
Used when the opponent squares up to take a front headlock. The mechanism uses a leg post and hip drive to lift and roll the opponent over.
- Submission·TurtleTurtle Kimura — Hip Escape Finish
Used when the opponent retreats or tries to step over your leg. You sit down, kick the leg up, and hip escape to crank the Kimura and pass to side control.
- Pass·TurtleTurtle Kimura — Shoulder Roll Pass
Counters the opponent's attempt to crush the Kimura with forward weight. You shoulder roll to the far side, crush the opponent's head with your hips, and pass…
- Submission·TurtleTurtle Kimura — Wrist Trap Entry
Counters the seatbelt grip by trapping the underhooking wrist and posting the leg to create space. The straight-arm principle prevents the opponent from throwi…
- Escape·TurtleTurtle Recovery — Head Position Counter
Used when you are already in turtle and the opponent is trying to take your back. Sit low, block the hooking leg, and move your head to the opposite side of th…
- Escape·TurtleTurtle Recovery — Hip Lift to Guard
Used when an opponent is past your guard but hasn't secured the back. Lift hips to create space and swing legs back to guard before the seatbelt grip connects.
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