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Back take from turtle

A back take you hit from Turtle (top), landing you in Back control. Fundamental level.

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Attacking the Back from the Turtle Position

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How to do it

Works from

Turtle (top)

Puts you in

Back control →
  1. Get chest-to-back with your weight on them and your hips close to theirs
  2. Lock a seatbelt: one arm over a shoulder, one under the far armpit
  3. Slide your first hook in, then roll to your side and bring them on top of you
  4. Insert the second hook as they come over and settle into back control

How it connects

Starts from
Turtle (top)
Similar pass or back takes
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Also from Turtle (top)
Clock choke
In courses
Foundations VI: Standing, front headlock & backBack attack set
Seminars

Get it right

Key details
  • Seatbelt before hooks
  • Hooks go inside their thighs
Common mistake

Throwing hooks in before you have upper-body control, so they sit out or roll you off.

If they defend it

They sit out or Granby roll: keep the seatbelt and follow them as they turn.

Safety and research

Read about itGrapplearts articlesBJJ Heroes

Practice

Quick checkBack take from turtle quick check4 questions
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