Escapes · Gi & no-gi
Stand up from turtle
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Build a base and remove the controls that prevent standing.
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Turtle · Defending
Training
WATCH VIDEO · 4 min section · 0:47–4:27
Opens the video at this section · Gi demonstrationEscaping the turtle position in a fight or BJJ with a stand-up
Ben Egli
Setup & key ideas
Before you start
- The opponent controls beside or behind the turtle; their hands are still available to fight.
Key ideas
- Build height while managing the hands that could reconnect around your waist.
- Keep working to free the grip as you rise.
- Complete the escape by clearing your hips and turning to face them.
Connections Reactions and next steps
Where this can lead
- Standing at distance · Starting here
Hands and hips are freed and you face the opponent.