This weeks 2-minute technique is How to Take the Back from the Turtle Position. You’ll learn step by step instructions on what to do to take your opponents back.
Step 1: Grabbing your opponents lapels, you’ll pin them to the mat to gain more control.

Lapel Control
Step 2: You’ll tripod up, resting your head on your opponents stomach.

Tripod
Step 3: Stepping forward with your right knee – knee in the middle – keeping his guard open.

Knee in the Middle
Step 4: You’ll take your arms and sweep them up through your opponents legs to separate them.

T-Rex Arms
Step 5: Next you’ll stack your opponent, pick a side you’re most comfortable with.

Pick a Side to Stack to
Step 6: Your opponent will roll out and end up in the Turtle position, your right knee will go to his side.

He goes to Turtle – Right Knee in the Middle
Step 7: You’ll get your seat belt grip or better yet get your Kimura Grip Control.

Kimura Grip Control
Step 8: You’ll bring your left knee down in order to complete the final step.

Knee Down
Step 9: Next and final step you’ll pull your opponent onto your lap. Make sure to get your right hook in. Fall to the side. Then you’ll search for his arm with your opposite leg. From there you’ll be able to do an attack.

Hook in, Fall to Side, Search for Arm
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