Escapes · Gi & no-gi
Turtle recovery with two-on-one arm control
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Control the reaching arm from your knees to make room for a facing guard.
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Turtle · Defending
Training
WATCH VIDEO · 4 min section · 3:22–6:35
Opens the video at this section · No-gi demonstrationRecovering from the Turtle (Lachlan Giles)
Lachlan Giles
Setup & key ideas
Before you start
- You are on your knees with the opponent working beside or behind you.
- Their upper arm is available for two-on-one control before they establish a secure seatbelt and hooks.
Key ideas
- Prevent their hands from completing the seatbelt connection.
- Control the upper arm as you move your head to its other side.
- Return your legs in front before treating the guard as recovered.
Common pitfalls
- Opening space for hooks while trying to turn.
Connections Reactions and next steps
Where this can lead
- Open guard · Playing guard
You clear their upper-arm connection and bring your legs back between you while facing them.