BJJ Beginners
Lesson 9 – Turtle Escapes
Warm Up (10min)
Line Drill (3-min)
- Fwd Rolls
- Back Rolls
- Panda Rolls
- Shoulder – Shoulder Rolls
Partner Drill (7-min)
- Turtle – Double Leg
- Turtle – Guard
Lesson (30-min)
- Shoulder Roll From The Side Position
- Indicator: Opponent hugs your hip from the top of the turtle.
- Essential Detail: Controlling the arm above the elbow.
- Most Common Mistake: Failure to commit to the roll.
- Bad Guy Reminder: Check the arm control at various points during the technique.
- Drill Orders: Three reps – reverse roles.
- Shoulder Roll From The Front Position
- Indicator: Opponent hugs your hip from the top of the turtle.
- Essential Detail: Controlling the arm above the elbow, and the wrist with the other arm.
- Most Common Mistake: Failure to commit to the roll.
- Bad Guy Reminder: Check the arm control at various points during the technique.
- Drill Orders: Three reps – reverse roles.
- Granby Roll
- Indicator: Opponent achieves top turtle, but doesn’t tightly hug your body.
- Essential Detail: Dive the shoulders far enough to create leg space.
- Most Common Mistake: Failing to elevate the hips to facilitate the guard recovery.
- Bad Guy Reminder: Change the pressure to test your partner’s rolls.
- Drill Orders: Three reps – reverse roles.