Competition testing Defensive BJJ system (7 matches, 7 wins by submission, no points conceded)

Raoul Audhoe (Amsterdam) at Grappling Industries Belgium, adult advanced division. Testing Defensive BJJ postures to leg lock attacks.
www.DefensiveBJJ.com

[@jimster805]

i can't wait for double turtle pull

[@juanjesusdavidedeocampo7243]

I am legitimately curious as to what priit would say about this. PRIIT if you’re out there reading these comments, please enlighten us 😂

[@bryceolsen3527]

I feel like I've seen this before in pokemon...

[@xaina1]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mdscc]

Hah

[@badgoat666]

It's a me Mario! Boing, boing.

[@danieldelanoche2015]

"How to annoy an entire tournament" lol it was a lot of fun to watch!

[@DefensiveBJJ]

🤜🤛

[@vartanbjj3192]

Absolutely agree!

[@guam58]

Turtle position is one of the most useful and underrated defensive positions in jiu-jitsu. I know many argue that it is stalling, but he was proving several points. One point it is a useful defense. Second point it was frustrating opponents. Third when you get frustrated you make mistakes. Fourth it is a very powerful leg attack technique. Great content and thank you for sharing.

[@DefensiveBJJ]

🤜🤛

[@thomasmosby9150]

The only problem with this that I see is if you weren't in a competition, you could get kicked in the head. Orange if you are in a comp you could just stand up

[@DefensiveBJJ]

@@thomasmosby9150 But we are in the competition and not somewhere else ...why bring that argument in?

[@thomasmosby9150]

@@DefensiveBJJ I'm just thinking in a broader aspect. I'm guessing you would approach differently in a mma or self defense situation. The defense from turtle is actually really cool to see, and I like the entries into leg attacks

[@DefensiveBJJ]

@@thomasmosby9150 Of course the approach would be different if we decided to test it in those places 🙂 ...happy you like it and I appreciate you understand the context!

[@calebthroop6399]

This was entertaining. You could see the “God damn your so annoying” all over their faces.

[@DefensiveBJJ]

🤜🤛

[@tapskill3]

His using the Prit Turtle, Panda, Running Man, and please notice, he never gives up under hooks. Professor Prit would be very proud to see his turtle system working . Outstanding! Coach Al

[@DefensiveBJJ]

I am actually the one who is filming it all :)

[@raoul7923]

Priit was the one filming and coaching

[@backwardwalker]

I've watched this over and over. It shows how extremely difficult it is to use any technique against correct Defensive postures. It shows how 90% of our usual thinking about taking the seatbelt, about guillotines, about getting the hooks, about turning away, about passing the guard to side control is simply false. The most interesting video I have seen in years. And this is just defense. I am eager to see the same thing but with reversals and escapes.

[@migueljeremiasmacedo]

A kick in the head. Very efficiente against this "defense"

[@DefensiveBJJ]

Luckily that is not allowed in our sport, so it's not really anything to worry about :)

[@Monkstameth]

Coach: "make some points also." Makes some points. Coach: "2 minutes left. (Finnish him.)" Finnishes match.

[@DAIXINYI]

Raoul is my spirit animal, I love the combination of defensive BJJ and leg attacks.

[@raoulaudhoe6363]

check out my attacking from turtle instructional.... I think you will like it

[@capicornboss]

This was awesome to watch! I'll be trying this at my academy. I have a more defensive game so I'm happy to see a whole system dedicated to defense techniques! I'm really excited about this! Oss 🤙🏿

[@darraghkelly1744]

This gave me a good chuckle. Congratulations on your wins

[@Blacktorch27]

My favorite grappling styles and strategies are those that can apply to a striking situation as well, but I love the point(s) you're proving here. Keep it up man 👌

[@DefensiveBJJ]

Well look at the Robby Lawler vs Colby Covington first round and you can see what is possible 😎

[@Blacktorch27]

@@DefensiveBJJ just watched it, and its impressive but I think the difference is you can't strike the back of the head in MMA. I hate to be the "IN THE STREETS THAT WOULDNT WORK" guy, but I think that argument is valid here.

[@Blacktorch27]

@@DefensiveBJJ for grappling or mma contexts though, this is a pretty damn fool proof system.

[@Deadward1113]

@@Blacktorch27 I agree 100%. Regardless.. sick 🐢 game

[@jake3922]

@@Blacktorch27 fool proof against non-wrestlers.

[@simonyadig]

What belt is this? So far these aren't great ways to attack the turtle that I'm seeing. Very cool idea, I'd love to try to go against someone with this style and see if I could crack through their shell.

[@Leonardfilming]

No one had an answer to his game plan. Most of them were confused what was going on.

[@rawesome1000]

opponent could have stood up and looked at the ref for a stalling call?

[@E.J.Crunkleton]

Thats pretty common when you introduce a new strategy nobody has seen. It won't take long for someone to develop a counter.

[@Monkstameth]

Rules are rules. They are sometimes in the way of a sport. "Question authority" -Priit

[@Monkstameth]

@@E.J.Crunkleton this is how Priit teaches attacks. The first to know how to counter this defence are his students.

[@ongobongo8333]

that's because he's far more experienced than his opponent. this isn't a real strategy. it's just stalling

[@eia14]

Ok... I'm convinced Priit lol. Going to start studying it and trying it. Any recs on what DVD to get first?

[@craigjones8518]

So in jiu-jitsu, if you turtle and then concede side control, no guard pass points are awarded?

[@hermixtonen]

I am a black belt, but realize there are (and maybe always be) areas to explore in which I am a novice. This system is one such area (although I often use running man when people have my back, and it almost always works). Here is my big question - when doing Priit’s turtle, with the forehead serving as a post, what happens if the top player puts a great amount of force (a knee, a shin, a falling shin, a forearm with some falling body weight behind it ) directly across the back of the turtle player’s neck? And if that is survived (I would think that would be a big “if”) what happens when top player keeps doing that over and over, with more force each time? It appears as though it could lead to a massive neck injury, and that perhaps the Priit turtle position is relying on people being “too nice” to do that ? Any answers are appreciated

[@patlam1180]

This is one of my goals when rolling always put yourself in bad position's and look for escapes and attacks.Obviously he is turning a defensive position as his attacking tool well played Sir.

[@DefensiveBJJ]

🤜🤛

[@vartanbjj3192]

Очень интересно было видеть в действии! Очень положительные впечатления. Столь спокойная, неспешная и экономная стилистика сохранности позиции. 🙏

[@KonaDaGamah]

Play smarter not harder. I love how you are not in a rush of doing things but being very patient and feeling your opponent out and waiting for the opportunity to turn the tables on them. I love rolling like this because my athleticism is not so great and if my partner or opponent has better athleticism than me then I play the defense game, but I’m never in a rush to try and submit them but rather looking for the opportunity for them to eventually slip up. I’m not aiming to be the best but rather to stay in this martial art the best way possible. Love it bro👍👍.

[@nukenfry]

A clear usage of the Eduardo Telles game. Often overlooked but the dude has the most impenetrable guard.

[@Hazama91350]

That's what I thought but this is no gi, with the gi I won't be so sure

[@nukenfry]

@@Hazama91350 In gi it works even better because you get pant grips.

[@DefensiveBJJ]

🤜🤛

[@LOLLYPOPPE]

This clown could’ve been choked within 10 seconds if he met someone worthwhile. These people are total newbies

[@DefensiveBJJ]

@@LOLLYPOPPE well …it was a advanced division + we also filmed 3 videos that are also on this channel addressing the chokes example

[@flippaRuATX]

Do you have to keep engaging them when they go into turtle like that. If I were to just stand up and not engage wouldn't the ref make him get up too

[@DefensiveBJJ]

Did you watch the whole video?

[@eatmyshorts110]

Isn't long period defense only, considered as stalling, which leads to negative points?

[@leelastname7628]

They’re all kind of confused by what your doing. None of them really had a systematic approach to trying to separate your arm from your leg from turtle to expose the hip to get a hook in. Lots of floating around to various positions. Great job though!

[@DefensiveBJJ]

The first defensive layer has that effect on people that it makes them look less skilled than they are

[@rodrigorezende5841]

Great video and this system coupled with more wrestling looks like it can be absolutely devastating yet timeless and safe. I love it. I am a purple belt in Australia hooked to Priit's work.

[@aplus1080]

Love the next to last guy scared to disengage. Very tough 💪

[@toughfff712]

Does it work in the street or against multiple attackers?

[@DefensiveBJJ]

Most likely not?

[@toughfff712]

@@DefensiveBJJ it's a joke, but thanks for the reply.

[@gryffgraff4802]

idk how to fix this, but the last match, the most important one, is impossible to watch due to your channel recommending next vids.

[@nonamenolastname9567]

love this , amazing work , you are a genius!

[@DefensiveBJJ]

🤜🤛👌🖖

[@yamazaki997]

Defensive masterclass:) loving this style :)

[@DefensiveBJJ]

🤜🤛

[@zencat13]

This a work of genius! Like he's seen through the matrix - Telles would be proud

[@brownhousefarm]

How does the technique do with gi?

[@DefensiveBJJ]

Very well!

[@alope4217]

Interesting. Why wouldn’t good defense work if there were strikes? For someone to strike they would need to create some distance. When there is some separation couldn’t Raul stand up or move to a safer position? If someone stood up to soccer kick him, couldn’t he stand up as well (before he gets kicked)? I doubt someone would stay in turtle to defend soccer kicks. Seems to me like we get in the most trouble when we allow under hooks, 2 on ones, seatbelts, etc (whether there are strikes or not). I doubt that in a fight someone is simply going to throw Raul to the ground and land kicks, punches, knees, and elbows while he stays in the turtle position. He could have stood up in these matches whenever he wanted to.

[@ivanivan5511]

bruh this guy would smash you in a matter of secs. Sorry.

[@RonniiV]

@@ivanivan5511 He’s complimenting the guy, not criticizing. Why are you saying the guy in the video could smash him? That has nothing to do with what the comment is about.

[@peekaboojujitsoo525]

Yes finally somebody gets it. But there will always be nay sayers and know-it-alls.

[@Firstname_Surname]

You are in a disadvantaged position and can get hit from many different angles, even if you stand up you're exposing your backside without proper sight. Regardless of how you look at it, it's not a good position for striking.

[@harleysosbe272]

Sprawl and elbow the back of the head would be my first guess if striking was involved it's just not good in a real fight to end up in turtle but it's very important to be able to move from there

[@bane3991]

This is great haha entertaining and you really make people play to your strengths. I don't consider it stalling because they are at the advantage point here. Makes me want to work on my turtle!

[@DefensiveBJJ]

I would not call the beginnings of the matches exactly that 😎

[@davideverett1587]

Is there a particular entry he’s using for the leg locks here? It definitely doesn’t look like a standard rolling kneebar. He clearly inverts but I was wondering if he’s switching to a kind of tornado guard? Is there anything on the net covering these sorts of entries from turtle? Fantastic video, loving all this new content on KZbin!

[@DefensiveBJJ]

He is coming out with the DVD soon about how he attacks from there 🤓 PS. Thank you!

[@raoulaudhoe6363]

DVD is out... go check it out

[@balvsmalvs5425]

Outstanding. Would be nice to see other attacks from those defensive positions. But still, amazing.

[@pcprinciple3774]

Kimura is probably the next best bet

[@balvsmalvs5425]

@@pcprinciple3774 There's a pretty neat kimura from turtle, that can be easily unexpected.

[@ongobongo8333]

it's just stalling. nothing new or impressive.

[@balvsmalvs5425]

@@ongobongo8333 I'm also a great hero on my couch. It's not 'just stalling' when the opponent simply cannot bypass your defense. Sure as hell doesn't feel like stalling when I do it to brown and even some black belts.

[@kogrady2409]

@@ongobongo8333 please explain how having a solid defense is stalling. We are told over and over to never expose our backs yet somehow everyone still gets their back taken. It sure seems like a good idea to know how to deal with it than to keep spouting the same nonsense platitudes. Are you so good that you never have your back taken? What defensive strategy do you employ if and when it does happen?

[@thesonnybrownbreakdown]

Really interesting stuff!

[@marlonscloud]

Your videos are really well done, be great if you could cover this whole style / scene at some point Sonny!

[@DefensiveBJJ]

🤜🤛

[@janmeppe]

why can't they go straight for the RNC when you're in turtle keeping your arms tight to your chest? isn't your neck exposed?

[@zaidflowers1828]

That's what they want you to do it exposes your arms .

[@Madfrostman1]

When the chin is properly places the rnc isnt there right away so it allows for more time to counter/escape/transition.

[@zaidflowers1828]

What belt are u

[@DefensiveBJJ]

He is a brown belt now

[@UrRedeemer]

Cool stuff! Thanks fkr sharing. But Im curious what Priit thinks of the seal feet ;P

[@kogrady2409]

Things have changed and seal feet from turtle is recommended now to prevent ankle grabbing and pressure. You can play either way depending on your style.

[@UrRedeemer]

@@kogrady2409 Good to know, thanks!

[@DefensiveBJJ]

@@UrRedeemer These days we play with both options ...evolution of things!

[@petriano1]

No seal feet is recommended to attack. Since he's not attacking... And also got knocked on his kneesitting base because of seal feet around 7:33

[@DefensiveBJJ]

@@petriano1 Things happen is competition and seal feets are fine for a good base. We have also solutions when we fall and so on

[@rollinOnCode]

Can we get raul to do a couple segments on transitions to leglocks and other attacks from turtle and defensive posture?

[@DefensiveBJJ]

He is working on that!

[@DefensiveBJJ]

Question …do you play “my” turtle and also do you play leglocks yourself?

[@raoul7923]

Instructional is coming out soon......

[@raoulaudhoe6363]

instructional is out, go check it out

[@Oldhandlewasabitcringe]

Absolutely hilarious and really educational

[@Owl-of-Minerva]

Brilliant. Beautifulsubmission grappling. Genius. This is not jiu-jitsu, much less defensive. Call it the way of the turtle. This is bad ass. Thanks for sharing.

[@raoul7923]

"the way of the turtle" .... @Priit ...sounds like a title of a book you should write

[@davidboyle9732]

at 1:21the cheers for defensive bjj are quite loud...

[@craigjones8518]

What is "advanced division"? Is that the same as black belt division?

[@DefensiveBJJ]

Purple belt and up

[@alexanderwoxstrom3893]

Is that a red belt at 07:25?

[@andycampbell85]

That guy's defence was TIGHT! 👀 🔥

[@davidcastillo4487]

Well it was fun to watch. I'd say the way to counter is more wrestling. Turtle is classically how you build a base back up. So wrestlers are more used to dealing with the position. Good defense on this dude's part though. Thanks for the video.

[@DefensiveBJJ]

🤜🤛

[@TC-bv4on]

Judo also

[@JSMinstantcoaching]

It's good to watch this performance in situation. Bringing a lot on the table. Can we say that within the system, there is definitely an hierarchie for positions, making the turtle one the most important associated with panda, and then the three other ones would follow? At least now, competitors will work on bringing some answers to the table :-)

[@DefensiveBJJ]

You might say that there is a hierarchy but I would say there is more than one

[@ikrampicaso920]

God damn, that’s amazing lol. Btw how do this defensive principle in MMA? I guess a lot of defense by just getting up??

[@FH-pn1tm]

One of the rare moments where I actually agree when people say "this would never work in mma"

[@DMurdock]

If you take away the sport element, it basically becomes wrestling.

[@ikrampicaso920]

@@FH-pn1tm right, i’m quite curious how this works in MMA. The foundation of this system is that you don’t give easy underhooks, don’t put too much stress on getting choked and the positions that priit introduces is somewhat eternal. But how does this work if someone is trying to literally smash your face to pieces like khabib

[@cherryblossom7708]

@@ikrampicaso920 short answer: it doesn't work. adding in strikes changes the game completely. there's no point trying to consider how this would work in mma

[@ikrampicaso920]

@@cherryblossom7708 haha yeah you’re probably right, if you’re on your back in MMA, i think you already fucked up long ago lol

[@hardcaliber19]

I think the shear volume of angry, negative commentary on what is so obviously a live test of these principles should tell you that you are truly innovating Priit. When people start to realize how these defensive postures can be incorporated into a highly aggressive offensive game, this stuff is going to be taught everywhere. Everyone talked the same trash about the DDS and their willingness to give up position in search of leg entanglements. No one is talking trash now. This is proof of concept; not a strategy unto itself (although it certainly worked lol). I find it hilarious that so many KZbin grappling "experts" can't see this. Creating a systemic approach to defense is brilliant. When you have no fear of being caught in a "bad" position, you are free to take chances in search of submission, thereby allowing for ultra aggressive offense. Just my take, but that's where I envision this leading. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong about your vision Priit, hahaha.

[@DefensiveBJJ]

I do not disagree with you and it is interesting what kind of reaction this video creates in a lot of people ...thank you for the good words 🤜🤛

[@williamharding1319]

I love that semi imanari on the German guy. Beautiful jiujitsu!

[@DefensiveBJJ]

🤜🤛

[@izzate7]

Very interesting. It would be cool to see this system in high level competition

[@DefensiveBJJ]

If you are interested of turtle the I recommend watching Eduardo Telles matches

[@melvinfigueroa3414]

Have you ever noticed that when someone is about to get a heel hook or some sort of leg entanglement, the opponent just stares at the set up and waits for the guy to finish the set up. As soon as anyone touches my legs, I’m like mayday mayday, code red, abort abort.

[@TheSchyllerwade]

uhhh I would like to know who the RED BELT is around the 8:00 mark in the background...

[@1083david]

Thats what I'm sayin ..Maybe a judo red belt? Doesn't look like any bjj red belt

[@TheSchyllerwade]

@@1083david ohhhh, yeah maybe that's it

[@Cornbreadddd]

This shouldn’t even be associated with the word jiu-jitsu

[@juanjesusdavidedeocampo7243]

I thought so too at first before i watched all of priit mikhelson’s seminars on bjj globetrotters youtube channel. Hear him out maybe. At the very least he offers super interesting perspectives whether you agree with him or not

[@Madfrostman1]

why?

[@Cornbreadddd]

@@Madfrostman1 Because BJJ is about protecting yourself during combat and controlling an opponent. Ironically, during combat, this guy would get his brain smashed all over the ground with this nonsense.

[@DefensiveBJJ]

@@Cornbreadddd Do you understand why we acted this way in competition?

[@pavelsaenz59]

beautiful!

[@DefensiveBJJ]

🤜🤛

[@flyingwithanything27]

Are your opponents white belts?

[@DefensiveBJJ]

it's advanced division, some of them are black belts

[@wylian84]

Interesting I use turtle a lot when I'm tired, and i wait for the opportunity to pounce as they get frustrated.

[@rickyalvarez4682]

I am impressed 🥋🐺👍🏼

[@mtgsalt1151]

so why didn't the first guy guillotine him in the turtle position?

[@DECEPTIONINDICATED]

Hand fighting is the key to prevent guillotines, harnesses, etc. All schools teach the exposed version of turtle position where there are openings for attack. This style gives you a better chance to defend the things taught in today's schools when it comes to turtle position. I have been using his system for 2 years and not one person that I have rolled with from white to black, has said anything negative about this system that I play. When it comes down to it, its to each his own.

[@ericsahs]

Eduardo Telles pioneered some of this type of turtle work. I think it takes a lot of training to be confident enough in your turtle guard to pull it off in competition like this.

[@DefensiveBJJ]

But the tradeoff is worth it I would say :)

[@808BJJ_Black_Belt]

I agree this actually works in training but I don’t think I would try it in competition just yet

[@DefensiveBJJ]

@@808BJJ_Black_Belt Well you will get there if you train. That was the first time Raoul also tried it in competition

[@koalaofdeath2045]

Haha that was pretty fun. I'd love to see this kind of style at the big IBJJF tournaments to see if that still holds up against that level. No offense to Grappling Industries but if there's somebody who can do this to the black belt adults at Worlds that'd be so entertaining!

[@DefensiveBJJ]

It has been done in the black belt level in quintet kzbin.info/www/bejne/naezh3V-qKZ7eJY

[@DefensiveBJJ]

We have to start somewhere 😉 ...if the testing leads us finally there then we will see!

[@faizshariff9968]

Why aren't they using the bulldog choke

[@aaronvillegas7900]

Very impressive

[@bravesirgallahad]

Can't wait for everyone to adopt this style, we can see some narley turtle stalemates 😜

[@tricyclemishap]

Yah maybe see a match with double turtle guard pull 😄

[@Monkstameth]

Weird rules weird matches. Awesome display of defensive positions. Killer leg-hunting.

[@Theo-dj7vs]

@@Monkstameth it's weak as fuk...no integrity...no use case but this (amateur) rule set. Waste of time.

[@DefensiveBJJ]

@@Theo-dj7vs You do understand what was the reason right?

[@eo333]

@@Theo-dj7vs and winning with it. haha

[@fubar5554]

Just popped a rib during bjj yesterday, so am laying up in bed watching youtube bjj vids. Came across your video on jordan teaches bjj. Very interesting. I like seeing new things and think its important. Obviously it worked for this guy in sport bjj, and he got the subs, but I do have to admit, it is a little boring to watch, but thats kind of besides the point. A lot of people talked and still talk trash about Eddie bravo and his stuff, and a lot of it is weird. Im not a 10th planet guy or too familiar with their system, but it definitely changed the game a little bit. I learned some basic rubber guard stuff and Im able to land it on people that dont understand ehat Im trying/ going to do all the time. I wouldnt know what to do if I was the aggressor in a competition and came across this too. Obviously I am injured and have too much time on my hands, but basically what I’m trying to say is I can see it having a place. I dont think I would use it all the time, but I do like the hawkins and running man positions and definitely think those would be a great grappling defense if you are not getting punched in the face. Im going to try and slip them in during practice and see what the reaction of my coaches will be 😂. Thanks for at least experimenting, and your guy had some good subs!

[@lowbias]

So, what's the system you're testing? I don't get it. He was much better than everyone else. So?

[@DefensiveBJJ]

We were testing our defensive structures

[@DefensiveBJJ]

First defensive layers have that effect on people that they look less skilled than they are

[@lowbias]

@@DefensiveBJJ No, I don’t buy it. This was just a more skilled fighter stalling and taking advantage of a skill gap. But, I will check out your channel. Perhaps I’m wrong!

[@DefensiveBJJ]

@@lowbias Haha …the title even implies that 😂 …we purposly went there to turn our back to unknown opponent to see what happens and to test our defensive ideas under pressure

[@lowbias]

@@DefensiveBJJ My first comment stands.

[@martinmyggestik292]

Beautiful :D

[@DefensiveBJJ]

🤜🤛

[@ivanivan5511]

Outstanding.

[@DefensiveBJJ]

🤜🤛

[@matude1416]

Legend!

[@DefensiveBJJ]

🤜🤛

[@Grandroborox]

Great work. You should be a Priht brown belt now innit.

[@DefensiveBJJ]

🤜🤛

[@grapplingwithphysiopodcast3339]

Incredible

[@LuisCruz-wu5gv]

This is priceless! 💪🏽

[@DefensiveBJJ]

🤜🤛🖖👌

[@carlsonjack]

Definitely helps that your leglock game is sick nasty

[@raoulaudhoe6363]

I can get by. .....few of my students are better leglockers then I am

[@FernandoHernandez2]

Turtle pride, Amazing stuff 👏👏👏👏👏

[@DefensiveBJJ]

🤜🤛

[@l.d.tjonathan5101]

a guy at my gym plays this turtle style but goes for wrist locks instead of heelhooks. Sneaky as hell but also annoying haha

[@DefensiveBJJ]

Send him my greetings 😎

[@boufaressaziz4508]

Great defensive game

[@DefensiveBJJ]

🤜🤛

[@mentorhackerspodcast4164]

Some of y’all forget the most important principle of jiu jitsu is to not die! If you win, you win. If you tie, you didn’t die!

[@rogerpang]

Is that cross legged panda a new position? Love it 😍

[@raoul7923]

If you want to annoy priit .... start calling it buddha panda

[@kogrady2409]

Only for the extra flexible disciples.

[@thos1618]

Nice job against Raphael Lovato Jr in Match 3.

[@snipsel]

Great display of turtle. I'm using this in sparring since the first Globetrotters video and it works very well. I don't get why people hate on his style. What's the difference between this and pulling closed guard, fighting grips and work towards submission!? Not practical for a street fight? Of course! It's a jiujitsu match. But don't be naive - your top pressure side control could be useless too if the other guy stabs your liver from bottom.

[@NickVsqzjr]

How is this not stalling?

[@DefensiveBJJ]

You have to ask the ref ...we also expected to get stalling calls while testing it all ...it was the price to pay to find out

[@NickVsqzjr]

@@DefensiveBJJ Good stuff

[@jordanfrankfurt6978]

It helped that he's just better by a lot and could have won easily at any point. His coach basically just said "okay, now win" near the end of each match. If he hadn't played this way he still would have easily won 7 matches with 7 submissions... Just... ya know, faster.

[@DefensiveBJJ]

Do you understand what we went to do in that competition? Turning your back to unknown opponents in a tournament is no easy task. It is easy however say afterwards that he was better or whatever ...we went there to test our defensive ideas

[@TheyCallMiDaddy]

If you just stand up and wait; and they pull turtle like that who get penalized?

[@DefensiveBJJ]

Did you watched the whole video?

[@Cain22222]

Really interesting style, hope to see it one Day in mma or in a street fight

[@DefensiveBJJ]

Did you understood why we acted that way in here?

[@Cain22222]

@@DefensiveBJJ lol, not really please explain

[@DefensiveBJJ]

@@Cain22222 we were testing defensive layers of our turtle and this competition format gave us a good platform

[@wallisphoto]

fascinating

[@Muaithaisy]

You should totally Dojo storm a few gyms with this system...

[@raoul7923]

hahaha .... dojo storm .... is that still a thing?

[@daylightharnage242]

Never apply this to anything but BJJ competition, you'll get your skull smashed in.

[@bytor754]

Damn it~ I fckg love his move..but I don't get his name-do..

[@watchandlearnbjj]

Interesting that none of his opponents initiated any of their own foot attacks

[@henriquecordeirodemacedo1982]

My game since blue belt is exactly the same, i have short legs but defensive game, só this fits perfectly

[@ruliliru2378]

If system works is one thing, but if you teach people that default reaction in fight is to go to turtle then the martial arts main purpose of self defense is lost. This martial art is turning into a fun game for many people. Slap jitsu looks like a must for competitions now as a correction tool

[@jasonstrike14]

8:46 Perfect and bealtiful!

[@DefensiveBJJ]

🤜🤛

[@raoul7923]

thank you.... .... i like to swing my imanari wide .... somehow it tends to work out better with a disengaging opponent

[@deathofaclown]

this is blowing my mind most movement is just giving your opponent openings and is therefore unnecessary close yourself up, wait, and strike exclusively for heal hooks breaking the bjj meta 😂

[@DefensiveBJJ]

🤜🤛

[@suppsish23]

Does this work in gi as well?

[@kogrady2409]

Yes

[@stover954rr]

I don't see how. In gi you would have to defend the elbow/rib entrance as well as the collar/neck. There are just too many attacking options in gi for this style. IMO

[@DefensiveBJJ]

@@stover954rr It works great in the gi ...there are some bjjfanatics clips about this turtle that will show you how kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoHKgal3jtxolaM

[@user-sp5in6oh6y]

Amazing ! King of turtle !

[@raoul7923]

Hahaha..... If I am king then priit is emperor and telles is god of turtle. ...... in reality , I am the court jester at best

[@DefensiveBJJ]

🤜🤛😂😂

[@donnieg6193]

that was VERY interesting...I underestimated the value of turtling...

[@DefensiveBJJ]

🤜🤛

[@HeavyHunter16]

This is just showing off now xD

[@DefensiveBJJ]

Not really ...this is us doing what people have said we should be doing - testing our ideas under pressure 😎

[@HeavyHunter16]

@@DefensiveBJJ and you guys proved again. It works amazingly!!

[@DefensiveBJJ]

@@HeavyHunter16 🤜🤛

[@user-mn7te2ey5l]

black or brown belt ? awesome!!!

[@raoulaudhoe6363]

brown belt now... was still purple a day before that tournament

[@Yesofcourse669]

Now should test this style in a mma competition

[@aplus1080]

"It didn't work 🤷‍♀️" -Ryan Hall

[@DefensiveBJJ]

Why? I actually do not understand why people bring in that argument! If the mma would be filter you watch things through then more then have what people do in the bjj classes would be pointless Why not see it as it was intended - us testing some of the defensive bjj ideas under pressure in a jiu-jitsu competition If you want to see turtle in action in mma then watch Robert Whitaker turtle breakdown

[@Yesofcourse669]

@@DefensiveBJJ I hear you But bjj in my opinion should be at least somewhat usable in an mma fight not totally out of it