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Taught by:Adam FarnslerAndre GalvaoBernardo FariaCraig JonesGordon RyanJohn DanaherKeenan CorneliusLachlan GilesMarcelo GarciaMikey MusumeciNathan MerkleRob BiernackiRob ShifflerRoger Gracie
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About This Technique
Back Take from Turtle
Position
From: Turtle
To: Back Mount
Japanese Name
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Step-by-Step Instructions
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Establish Control Over the Turtle
- Start by being positioned to the side of your opponent who is in the turtle position.
- Place your chest lightly on your opponent's back to apply gentle pressure, maintaining a low center of gravity to prevent easy reversals.
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Secure One Hook
- Slide your knee, which is nearest to your opponent, inside and closer to your opponent’s hip.
- If possible, place your foot hook beneath their thigh, starting from behind.
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Isolate an Arm
- Use your far hand to control the closer wrist or an ankle position (reaching underneath their arm) of your opponent. This prevents them from grabbing your legs and blocking your entry to the back.
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Open the Space
- With your free hand, apply pressure on your opponent's shoulder nearest you. This helps in opening space, causing them to lift slightly for movement.
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Roll with the Opponent
- Initiate a backward roll but guide your opponent to fall onto their side rather than on their back.
- As you roll, ensure your hooked foot remains in place while trying to bring in the second hook with your free leg, wrapping it around their torso.
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Securing the Back Mount Position
- Once you’re settled on their back, insert your second hook by kicking your leg underneath them and clasping your heels against their hips.
- Maintain a tight chest-to-back contact, reducing space between you and the opponent.
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Establish Control Using a Seatbelt Grip
- Thread one arm diagonally across their shoulder, under their armpit, and grip your other wrist, forming the classic seatbelt. Ensure your dominant attack hand is positioned on top (choking arm over the shoulder).
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Maintain Balance and Position
- Lean slightly in the direction of the arm over their shoulder to maintain control and prevent flipping over.
- Use your head to pin their forehead, enhancing control by limiting their movement.
Tips
- Consistency in Hooks: While establishing hooks, remain adaptive to any potential shifts in your opponent’s weight or base, ensuring dynamic re-adjustment if necessary.
- Maintain Close Contact: Throughout the technique, keep minimal space between you and your opponent to limit their escape options.
- Monitor your Balance: Use your free leg and arm to maintain balance and react quickly to counters by your opponent.
Approved by: Black Belt Instructors with step validation from top competitors.
Remember, practice these steps with a willing partner under the supervision of an experienced coach to ensure safety and efficacy.
How to Execute
Back Take from Turtle Position in BJJ
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Establish Control
- •Position Yourself: Start by positioning yourself at your opponent's side in the turtle position. Your knees should be aligned with your opponent's hips.
- •Control the Near Side: Use your near side hand (the hand closest to your opponent's head) to establish a strong collar grip or underhook on their far side arm to prevent them from rolling away.
Step 2: Secure the Far Hook
- •Insert the Hook: With your far leg (the leg furthest from your opponent), step over and insert your foot between your opponent’s legs. Aim to bring your heel close to their inner thigh to establish your first hook.
- •Keep Pressure: Maintain pressure on your opponent by driving your weight slightly forward and down, using your chest on their back or shoulder to prevent them from easily escaping.
Step 3: Control the Opposite Side
- •Switch Your Grips: Switch your near side arm to grab your opponent's opposite side collar or use it to reach across and grab their far wrist, creating more control over their upper body.
- •Use Your Free Hand: With your free hand (the far side hand), reach across to control their hip or belt to secure your position and prevent them from turning into you.
Step 4: Insert the Second Hook
- •Roll to the Side: Begin to roll towards the side where you have inserted the first hook. This motion should be deliberate and controlled.
- •Insert the Second Hook: As you roll, use the momentum to bring your second leg into play. Insert your second hook by bringing your free leg over and inside your opponent’s other thigh, completing the back-take.
Step 5: Secure the Position
- •Anchor Your Hooks: Once both hooks are secured, anchor them by flexing your feet and keeping your knees wide to control your opponent’s hips effectively.
- •Establish Upper Body Control: Use your arms to secure control over your opponent’s upper body by achieving a seatbelt grip (one arm over the shoulder and one under the armpit) or grabbing both collars.
Step 6: Settle into Back Control
- •Adjust Your Chest: Ensure that your chest is aligned with your opponent’s back for optimal control and to prevent them from slipping out.
- •Maintain Pressure: Keep consistent pressure with your chest against their back and adjust your grips as necessary to maintain control and prepare to attack.
By following these steps, you can effectively take the back from the turtle position, giving you an advantageous position to control and submit your opponent. Practice these steps with a partner to improve your timing and precision.
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