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The Turtle System by Henry Akins
The turtle position is one of the MOST DYNAMIC POSITIONS in jiu-jitsu but you may not know it yet! Often only referred to as a defensive posture that's more of a defense, the turtle boasts many of its own IMPRESSIVE ATTACKS
- Learn the complete ins-and-outs of one of the most dynamic platforms in jiu-jitsu with respected BJJ instructor Henry Akins
- Henry Akins is a longtime black belt and has a very old-school, effective style of fighting
- Escape, transition, and get to to dominant positions with efficiency and high level details that will transform the turtle into one of your favorite positions
- Attack and dominate the turtle with back takes and submissions that will add instant value to your turtle arsenal
Course Content
Volume 1
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Connecting the head and shoulder for the take down | 0 - 6:44 |
| Backing out to deal with the sprawl | 6:44 - 12:44 |
| Drill moving in and out on the bottom to setup the takedown | 12:44 - 18:17 |
| Dealing with the neck grab Guillotine grip | 18:17 - 28:38 |
| Dealing with the chin strap choke | 28:38 - 34:36 |
| Takedown and counter from the D'Arce grip | 34:36 - 41:00 |
| Sit back takedown from D'Arce grip | 41:00 - 47:30 |
| Shoulder lock from the anaconda grip | 47:30 - 52:35 |
| Shoulder lock from the anaconda grip out take | 52:35 - 54:35 |
| Takedown from chest grab | 54:35 - 1:01:26 |
| Sit out to the back from chest grab | 1:01:26 - 1:05:46 |
Volume 2
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Trapping the arm and sitting back when they grab around the chest and sprawl | 0 - 4:37 |
| Swimming to the back with the elbow when they transition to the side | 4:37 - 10:37 |
| Arm trap and roll when they transition to the side | 10:37 - 20:00 |
| Arm trap and roll when they transition to the side out take | 20:00 - 22:43 |
| Siting down and taking them over when you cant trap the arm | 22:43 - 27:23 |
| Guard recover when they get behind you | 27:23 - 31:19 |
| Learning how to move and destabilize your opponent when they try to get hooks | 31:19 - 44:27 |
| Driving them over the ankle when they wrap with the over hook | 44:27 - 51:15 |
| Pulling the hips towards the ankle when they wrap the over hook | 51:15 - 55:24 |
| Dropping down for the low single when they base out with the over hook | 55:24 - 59:37 |
| Using the leg to throw them back to crosside using the over hook grip | 59:37 - 1:02:43 |
| Grabbing the arm and throwing them back to the cross side | 1:02:43 - 1:04:14 |
| BONUS - Chael Sonnen Vs Fedor - Dive Roll To Take The Back Counter | 1:04:14 - 1:09:16 |
Volume 3
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Turtle System Top - Inverted bow and arrow | 0 - 4:34 |
| Top - Chin strap choke | 4:34 - 9:14 |
| Transitioning to the side | 9:14 - 12:13 |
| Setting up the crucifix and attacking the arm and the neck | 12:13 - 21:03 |
| The clock choke | 21:03 - 29:14 |
| The Wallid Ismael Clock Choke | 29:14 - 38:15 |
| Pulling the hips down to put the person back on their back | 38:15 - 45:52 |
| Getting the hooks in | 45:52 - 52:49 |
| Top-Attack-Straight Arm Lock And Americana With The Legs | 52:49 - 58:13 |
Volume 4
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Turtle System Bonus - Bonus: Turtle position dealing with the whizzer | 0 - 4:43 |
| Bonus: Going front the whizzer to the low single | 4:43 - 8:28 |
| Bonus: Takedown from the under hook and chin strap | 8:28 - 12:56 |
| BONUS: Walid Ismail vs Royce Gracie - Clock Choke | 12:56 - 23:05 |
| BONUS: Royler Gracie Vs Mario Sperry | 23:05 - 28:45 |
The turtle position is one of the MOST DYNAMIC POSITIONS in jiu-jitsu but you may not know it yet! Often only referred to as a defensive posture that's more of a defense, the turtle boasts many of its own IMPRESSIVE ATTACKS
- Learn the complete ins-and-outs of one of the most dynamic platforms in jiu-jitsu with respected BJJ instructor Henry Akins
- Henry Akins is a longtime black belt and has a very old-school, effective style of fighting
- Escape, transition, and get to to dominant positions with efficiency and high level details that will transform the turtle into one of your favorite positions
- Attack and dominate the turtle with back takes and submissions that will add instant value to your turtle arsenal
Course Content
Volume 1
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Connecting the head and shoulder for the take down | 0 - 6:44 |
| Backing out to deal with the sprawl | 6:44 - 12:44 |
| Drill moving in and out on the bottom to setup the takedown | 12:44 - 18:17 |
| Dealing with the neck grab Guillotine grip | 18:17 - 28:38 |
| Dealing with the chin strap choke | 28:38 - 34:36 |
| Takedown and counter from the D'Arce grip | 34:36 - 41:00 |
| Sit back takedown from D'Arce grip | 41:00 - 47:30 |
| Shoulder lock from the anaconda grip | 47:30 - 52:35 |
| Shoulder lock from the anaconda grip out take | 52:35 - 54:35 |
| Takedown from chest grab | 54:35 - 1:01:26 |
| Sit out to the back from chest grab | 1:01:26 - 1:05:46 |
Volume 2
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Trapping the arm and sitting back when they grab around the chest and sprawl | 0 - 4:37 |
| Swimming to the back with the elbow when they transition to the side | 4:37 - 10:37 |
| Arm trap and roll when they transition to the side | 10:37 - 20:00 |
| Arm trap and roll when they transition to the side out take | 20:00 - 22:43 |
| Siting down and taking them over when you cant trap the arm | 22:43 - 27:23 |
| Guard recover when they get behind you | 27:23 - 31:19 |
| Learning how to move and destabilize your opponent when they try to get hooks | 31:19 - 44:27 |
| Driving them over the ankle when they wrap with the over hook | 44:27 - 51:15 |
| Pulling the hips towards the ankle when they wrap the over hook | 51:15 - 55:24 |
| Dropping down for the low single when they base out with the over hook | 55:24 - 59:37 |
| Using the leg to throw them back to crosside using the over hook grip | 59:37 - 1:02:43 |
| Grabbing the arm and throwing them back to the cross side | 1:02:43 - 1:04:14 |
| BONUS - Chael Sonnen Vs Fedor - Dive Roll To Take The Back Counter | 1:04:14 - 1:09:16 |
Volume 3
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Turtle System Top - Inverted bow and arrow | 0 - 4:34 |
| Top - Chin strap choke | 4:34 - 9:14 |
| Transitioning to the side | 9:14 - 12:13 |
| Setting up the crucifix and attacking the arm and the neck | 12:13 - 21:03 |
| The clock choke | 21:03 - 29:14 |
| The Wallid Ismael Clock Choke | 29:14 - 38:15 |
| Pulling the hips down to put the person back on their back | 38:15 - 45:52 |
| Getting the hooks in | 45:52 - 52:49 |
| Top-Attack-Straight Arm Lock And Americana With The Legs | 52:49 - 58:13 |
Volume 4
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Turtle System Bonus - Bonus: Turtle position dealing with the whizzer | 0 - 4:43 |
| Bonus: Going front the whizzer to the low single | 4:43 - 8:28 |
| Bonus: Takedown from the under hook and chin strap | 8:28 - 12:56 |
| BONUS: Walid Ismail vs Royce Gracie - Clock Choke | 12:56 - 23:05 |
| BONUS: Royler Gracie Vs Mario Sperry | 23:05 - 28:45 |
Henry Akins Is Here To Redefine The Way You See The Turtle Position - Turtle Will Become A Versatile System For Your Arsenal!
Check out the trailer!
" Now picture this: anytime you find yourself in the top or bottom of the turtle position, you easily take your opponent down and take the cross side, the back, the mount or... submit them right there, and they can't even see it coming.
Best part? You do NOT have to be an explosive, athletic wrestler to pull this off.
In fact, in these 34 videos, you'll learn how to use unbelievably simple techniques to completely nullify your opponent's strength and explosiveness and beat them to the takedown - every time. ”
