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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.

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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Dedication	0
Introduction: Understanding Turtle &Front Headlock	0:57
Overview and Goals - Front Headlock	6:22
Overview and Goals - Turtle	14:49
Concepts and Principles - Back to Floor	20:19
Inside Position	24:16
Extension and Retraction	28:03
4 Essential Skills For Turtle and Front Headlock Defense - Gripping	31:55
The Elbow Cut	43:53
The Shoulder Roll	50:20
Standing Up	58:37
How to Best Use This Video	1:07:54 - (1:15:09)

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Front Headlock Escapes - How It Works: Their Goals vs. Your Goals	0
Reclaiming the Guard - Sitting to Half-Guard	3:52
Knee Lever	8:54
Trilemma Series	13:16
2-on-1 Wrist Method - Sit to Guard	21:48
Arm Drag	27:09
Snap to Front Headlock	32:51
Armdrag Method - Thumb Post Circle	36:57
Sucker Drag	42:19 - (46:10)

Volume 3

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Early Stage Strangle Defenses - General Concepts for Strangle Defense	0
Guillotines - High Elbow Guillotine	3:24
Seated Kata gatame	9:36
Arm-In Guillotine	16:04
Anaconda - Elbow Kip	21:13
Sucker Drag	27:56
Darce (Inverted Katagatame) - Power half	32:43
Locked on	38:36 - (44:39)

Volume 4

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Go-Behind Defenses from Front Headlock - Overview	0
No Connection - Far Hip Drop	5:16
Shoulder Roll	11:10
Single Leg Control - Half-Guard Trilemma	15:22
Double Leg	23:10
Ashi Garami	26:27
Tight Waist	30:02
Knee Block Counters - Outside Knee Block	35:40
Cross-Knee Block	43:24
Armdrag Knee Block	48:40 - (53:01)

Volume 5

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Escaping Turtle Position - Framework for Defense: Basic Principles	0
Concepts and Strategy	8:56
Using the 2-on-1 Wrist - Armdrag Sumi Gaeshi	16:21
Yoko Sumi Gaeshi	20:29
Pass-Off Methods	27:18
Shoulder Roll	30:03
Stand Up (outside leg)	32:50
Shoulder Roll Escapes - Preliminary Skills	38:53
Nearside Shoulder Roll vs. Open Hands - Triangle Series	42:03
K-Guard Entry	51:02
Rolling Leg Entry	57:11
Nearside Shoulder Roll vs. Chest Lock - Back to Floor	1:02:59
Kimura	1:09:49
Leg Entries	1:16:58
Nearside Shoulder Roll vs. Body Lock - Shelf Leg	1:22:34
Overback Sumi	1:27:48
Stand Up and Granby	1:35:45
Far Side Shoulder Roll vs. Seatbelt - Classic makikomi	1:44:25
Cross-grip Variation	1:55:38
Standing Up Escapes - Overview	1:59:51
Hip First Escapes - Nearside Elbow Trap	2:05:54
Farside Makikomi	2:10:56
Head First Escapes - Separation and Distance	2:14:35

Volume 6

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Executive Summary - Introduction to the Executive Summary	0
Front Headlock Escape - Reclaiming the Guard - Sitting to Half-Guard - Knee Lever	1:25
Trilemma Series	2:33
2-on-1 Wrist Method - Sit to Guard	4:18
Arm Drag	5:11
Snap to Front Headlock	6:07
Armdrag Method - Thumb Post Circle	6:52
Sucker Drag	7:37
Early Stage Strangle Defenses - Guillotines - High Elbow Guillotine	8:25
Seated Kata gatame	9:17
Arm-In Guillotine	10:07
Anaconda - Elbow Kip	10:50
Sucker Drag	11:35
Darce (Inverted Katagatame) - Power half	12:27
Locked on	13:11
Go-Behind Defenses from Front Headlock - No Connection - Far Hip Drop	14:02
Shoulder Roll	14:54
Single Leg Control - Half-Guard Trilemma	15:21
Double Leg	16:34
Ashi Garami	17:15
Tight Waist	17:47
Knee Block Counters - Outside Knee Block	18:39
Cross-Knee Block	19:16

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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

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