Only Way Out: Front Headlock and Turtle Escapes by Brian Glick

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What Will You Learn?

Tired of being stuck in the front headlock or turtle position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Brian Glick, a black belt under the legendary John Danaher, is here to guide you through mastering the escapes that will free you from these dangerous positions. In Only Way Out: Front Headlock and Turtle Escapes, Brian shares his expert insights and proven techniques that will give you the confidence to escape with ease and control.

Known for his clear and effective teaching style, Glick breaks down each escape into simple, digestible steps. This instructional is perfect for practitioners of all levels—whether you’re a beginner struggling to escape, or an advanced student looking to sharpen your skills. Learn the concepts that underpin these escapes and build a solid foundation for defending against some of the most dominant positions in BJJ.

Escape with Confidence. Control the Pace of the Fight.

With Brian’s methodical approach and in-depth explanations, you’ll discover:

• The essential principles behind each escape
• How to recognize the right moment to escape and how to avoid common mistakes
• How to turn the tide from a defensive position to a dominant one
• The mindset and strategies needed to flow smoothly from one escape to another

Master Your Escapes with Brian Glick’s Only Way Out Series—Your Key to Breaking Free from Any Bad Position.

Bullet Points:

• Master Effective Escapes: Learn step-by-step techniques to escape the front headlock and turtle positions.
• Taught by Brian Glick: Benefit from the teachings of Brian Glick, a black belt under John Danaher, renowned for his teaching clarity and precision.
• Beginner to Advanced: Clear explanations suitable for all experience levels, from newcomers to experienced practitioners.
• In-depth Breakdown: Understand the principles behind each escape and avoid common mistakes.
• Improve Your Defensive Game: Gain confidence in surviving tough positions and turning them into opportunities.
• Detailed Instruction: Glick's teaching style ensures that each concept is easy to grasp and implement on the mat.
• Flow Between Escapes: Learn how to transition smoothly between multiple escapes to keep your opponent guessing.
• Strategic Mindset: Develop the right mindset to recognize when and how to escape under pressure.

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1

• Dedication
• Introduction: Understanding Turtle &Front Headlock
• Overview And Goals Front Headlock
• Overview And Goals Turtle
• Concepts And Principles Back To Floor
• Inside Position
• Extension And Retraction
• 4 Essential Skills For Turtle And Front Headlock Defense - Gripping
• The Elbow Cut
• The Shoulder Roll
• Standing Up
• How To Best Use This Video

Part 2

• Front Headlock Escapes How It Works: Their Goals Vs. Your Goals
• Reclaiming The Guard Sitting To Half-Guard
• Knee Lever
• Trilemma Series
• 2-On-1 Wrist Method Sit To Guard
• Arm Drag
• Snap To Front Headlock
• Armdrag Method Thumb Post Circle
• Sucker Drag

Part 3

• Early Stage Strangle Defenses General Concepts For Strangle Defense
• Guillotines High Elbow Guillotine
• Seated Kata Gatame
• Arm In Guillotine
• Anaconda Elbow Kip
• Sucker Drag
• Darce (Inverted Katagatame) Power Half
• Locked On
  

Part 4

• Go-Behind Defenses From Front Headlock Overview
• No Connection Far Hip Drop
• Shoulder Roll
• Single Leg Control Half Guard Trilemma
• Double Leg
• Ashi Garami
• Tight Waist
• Knee Block Counters Outside Knee Block
• Cross Knee Block
• Armdrag Knee Block

Part 5

• Escaping Turtle Position - Framework for Defense: Basic Principles
• Concepts and Strategy
• Using The 2-On-1 Wrist - Armdrag Sumi Gaeshi
• Yoko Sumi Gaeshi
• Pass-Off Methods
• Shoulder Roll
• Stand Up (Outside Leg)
• Shoulder Roll Escapes - Preliminary Skills
• Nearside Shoulder Roll vs. Open Hands - Triangle Series
• K-Guard Entry
• Rolling Leg Entry
• Nearside Shoulder Roll vs. Chest Lock - Back To Floor
• Kimura
• Leg Entries
• Nearside Shoulder Roll vs. Body Lock - Shelf Leg
• Overback Sumi
• Stand Up and Granby
• Far Side Shoulder Roll vs. Seatbelt - Classic Makikomi
• Cross-Grip Variation
• Standing Up Escapes - Overview
• Hip First Escapes - Nearside Elbow Trap
• Farside Makikomi
• Head First Escapes - Separation And Distance
• Cutback to Double
• Standing Makikomi
• Special Cases/Troubleshooting - Nearside Roll Follow
• Crucifix Escape Overview
• Front Chest Lock Counter

Part 6

• Executive Summary Introduction To The Executive Summary
• Front Headlock Escape Reclaiming The Guard Sitting To Half Guard Knee Lever
• Trilemma Series
• 2-On-1 Wrist Method Sit To Guard
• Arm Drag
• Snap To Front Headlock
• Armdrag Method Thumb Post Circle
• Sucker Drag
• Early Stage Strangle Defenses Guillotines High Elbow Guillotine
• Seated Kata Gatame
• Arm In Guillotine
• Anaconda Elbow Kip
• Sucker Drag
• Darce (Inverted Katagatame) Power Half
• Locked On
• Go Behind Defenses From Front Headlock No Connection Far Hip Drop
• Shoulder Roll
• Single Leg Control Half Guard Trilemma
• Double Leg
• Ashi Garami
• Tight Waist
• Knee Block Counters Outside Knee Block
• Cross Knee Block
• Armdrag Knee Block
• Escaping Turtle Position Using The 2 On 1 Wrist Armdrag Sumi Gaeshi
• Yoko Sumi Gaeshi
• Pass Off Methods Shoulder Roll
• Stand Up (Outside Leg)
• Shoulder Roll Escapes Nearside Shoulder Roll vs Open Hands (Shallow Tight Waist) Triangle Series
• K Guard Entry
• Rolling Leg Entry
• Nearside Shoulder Roll vs Chest Lock Back To Floor
• Kimura
• T Kimura From Claw
• Leg Entries
• Nearside Shoulder Roll vs Bodylock Shelf Leg
• Overback Sumi
• Cross Ashi Garami
• Far Side Shoulder Roll vs Seatbelt Shoulder Roll vs Seatbelt
• Classic Makikomi
• Cross Grip Variation
• Standing Up Escapes Hip Up Escapes Nearside Elbow Trap
• Farside Makikomi
• Head Up Escapes Separation And Distance
• Cutback To Double
• Standing Makikomi
• Special Cases/Troubleshooting Nearside Roll Follow
• Crucifix Escape Overview
• Front Chest Lock Counter