Week 12: Breaking Down the Turtle with Prof. Fajardo

September 3, 2021

GB2 by Rodrigo Fajardo:

This week's Turtle and Back Mount techniques are part of Week 12 of the GB2 Level Up module with Prof. Rodrigo Fajardo

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Attacking the Turtle and achieving the Back Mount is not as easy as it first appears. An experienced opponent will ball up tightly preventing the hooks and look for a number of ways to escape the Turtle position. This week, Prof. Rodrigo shares a few techniques for addressing common situations when attacking the Turtle and Back.

To start the video, Prof. Rodrigo is on top of Turtle position. The opponent is looking to simply stand up and return the match to a standing, neutral position. We see this situation occur a lot in MMA.

VIDEO 1: Class 12A : Technique 68 - Back Taking from Turtle Position

Note the detail that Prof. Rodrigo gets a cross grip (a Half Nelson) on the shoulder opposite the side of the hook he has inserted. This prevents the opponent from rotating and Prof. Rodrigo from simply slipping off the back. The pressure on the opponent's neck causes him to go to the ground where Prof. Rodrigo can progress to full Back Mount with both hooks.

Main Concept: See how Prof Rodrigo has established the hooks and collar grip to choke, but the opponent has a defensive grip on the choking arm and the choke is stalled. Prof. Rodrigo transitions to a position where he can apply more leverage with his legs and bodyweight to finish the choke.

Important detail: Prof. Rodrigo uses his top hook to turn the opponent's hips (preventing a hip escape) and allowing Prof. Rodrigo to come to the top and continue the strangle from a stronger angle.

VIDEO 2: Technique 69 - Class 12A: Collar Choke from Back

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