Recovering from the Turtle (Lachlan Giles)

Overview

Lachlan Giles demonstrates defensive strategies for recovering from the turtle position when an opponent is attempting a back take. He emphasizes preventing the seatbelt grip by blocking the top arm and lifting hips to swing legs back to guard. If the turtle is established, he shows how to sit low, block the hooking leg, and use head positioning to neutralize the back take, offering options to return to guard or drive forward for top position.

What's covered

1. 0:00Preventing Back Take from Side
2. 2:34Escaping Established Turtle
3. 5:32Finalizing Recovery Options

Techniques in this video

1. 01
   Turtle Recovery — Head Position Counter

   3:28 – 5:32·Turtle·Escape
2. 02
   Turtle Recovery — Hip Lift to Guard

   0:57 – 2:34·Turtle·Escape

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