Video: Sit Out to North South Turtle by Marcio Silva by BJJ Fanatics. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
From turtle, you can sit out, roll or re-guard. This drill builds the habit of not staying turtled.
3 key details
- Elbows tight to knees.
- Post a foot and turn the hips through.
- Return to guard or stand.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Turtle posture
- 2:00Sit-outs
- 3:00Granby roll to guard
- 2:00Mixed recovery
- 1:00Spine stretch
Safety
Tuck the chin on Granby rolls and use a soft surface.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
