The Turtle Cheat Code - How to Shut Down Chokes and Back Takes from the Bottom

Rory Van Vliet shows how to shut down chokes and back takes when you're in the turtle position. From The Guard Retention Formula - www.grappleart..., the incredibly comprehensive and ground breaking instructional coming soon from Grapplearts.com

[@strayholograma]

I feel like I just robbed the BJJ Knowledge Bank from watching this. Wow.

[@hardeho]

Zero stripe white belt here. Found the video because I find myself in turtle often. I have been controlling the arm like you demonstrated, sort of as a natural defense against getting choked. Learning how this leads to some good escapes and into guard is super helpful. Thanks!

[@robbie31580]

It’s amazing how small changes and radically alter the position. I play turtle all the time and I almost feel dumb that I haven’t recognized this idea yet lol. Excellent video!

[@paultaylor107]

I'm a 1 stripe white belt and keep getting stuck in turtle (too many bad habits from judo). This is an amazing drill, thank you. Also that dark Knight gi is amazeballs!

[@phobowl]

I’ve never seen this before. Gonna start trying out

[@diosantana2659]

This works. Really well. For MMA too. Shuts down chokes and same side hammer fists

[@nicocontreras5366]

Really ? Have you done it in MMA ?

[@rfrancoi]

Can you repeat that please, I was too busy staring at the moustache.

[@ABishop681]

This is great. I like to plant it then tripod , then sit to guard or just stand up.

[@FR-ty5vn]

Nice 👍🏼 - I’ve spun around with a 2 on 1 like that and gotten a wristlock as well…I like this strategy…

[@rubyshmurda6140]

These island top team guys are literally all genius lvl BJJ players wtf is in the water over there?

[@nicocontreras5366]

Is wonderful for judo too ! How did I never think about this ???? Mmmm I have friends in Nanaimo , may visit them soon :)

[@jackthompson5863]

Great move. Thanks.

[@MarcinG1978]

Excellent video. Thanks so much guys!

[@celsobernal2695]

Thank you

[@sphericalwave]

great stuff!

[@gozgozkiller6410]

Wow what a surprising mustache :)

[@matthewlevy9802]

Can I place my order now?

[@dominiciadicicco8935]

I love this. The the Batman gi too.

[@machadobjj]

Amazing. Much Thanks!

[@mmaiqbalpatel3849]

Nice

[@aaronsloanchase]

I have to try this but it looks like they could potentially circle around to front headlock?

[@jay31san]

I got a single arm throw off someone that tried to circle.

[@liamponder7764]

Hobson Hook?

[@Justsomeguy111]

Nice!!!

[@rubyshmurda6140]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Nerales_]

Huh, this is similar to something I already like doing

[@andytgeezer]

Stephen is that moustache for Movember?

[@diosantana2659]

You can use this to get belly down straight armlock with a half ass upside down half guard

[@jscarpa2002]

If he locks the seat belt this move wont work?

[@rollinOnCode]

what about putting the head against his forearm?

[@emekabronson8697]

I missed the Hobson hook - timestamp?

[@RVVBJJ]

I teach it in the video before this in the instructional.

[@RVVBJJ]

It's called the "Robson hook" after Robson Moura.

[@nonyabizness2550]

This can be defeated by putting your knee on their wrist.

[@HanifRehman]

Counters v counters, I like that ☺️

[@doritodip8410]

Then you can counter with a single leg

[@tededo]

Where's the cheat code ?

[@fulca4389]

Mustaches are the silliest form of facial hair FYI!

[@okinawajapan1]

Stephan. Who is that mean looking moustached biker dude on the left? I've never seen him before.

[@drutgat2]

Respectfully, there are many ways that a decent Judoka could prevent the opportunity for the escape you show from ever happening.

[@RVVBJJ]

Yes but any escape can be prevented. Its about chaining strong movements together in order to make your opponent make a mistake.

[@kevinmcgivern5436]

Please tell us what those escapes are.

[@TheTruth-iw6uq]

Looks cute on video, but your opponent is adding no resistance nor applying his skill. Good luck applying this....

[@StephanKesting]

The Truth works for me against pressure. Give it a try and report back.

[@kevinmcgivern5436]

In my gym we have a couple of MMA guys who play this very effectively. There are counters but "resistance" or just trying to bull out of it, is not the way to go. And kinda illogical given gravity and 2 versus your 1. Try it yourself. If your gym aren't familiar with it, you'll give them conniptions!

[@TheTruth-iw6uq]

@@StephanKesting isn't working well. Not very affective.

[@TheTruth-iw6uq]

@@slavicvolk I can buy a blackbelt from Walmart, so no thanks. I'll take more faith in the practitioner and their ability to demonstrate the move affectively over the color of a belt.

[@TheTruth-iw6uq]

@@slavicvolk glad you approve of me having my own opinion.