The Ninja Turtle by Zach Makovsky

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Traditionally seen as a last-resort defensive posture, the turtle becomes a dynamic hub of opportunity under Zach’s expert guidance.
With years of high-level experience in both BJJ and MMA, Zach reveals the hidden layers of strategy within the turtle.
This instructional isn’t about surviving—it's about thriving. Whether you're under pressure or baiting your opponent, you'll learn to turn the turtle into a position your opponents regret letting you get to.

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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Intro	0
Standing - Clinch Disengagement	1:43
Over Under	2:29
Body Lock	5:22
Deep Body Lock	6:56
Back Body Lock - Peeling Hands, Turning In (Out For MMA)	9:03
Elbow Inside	14:06
Recover Overhook, Uchi	15:45
Standing Switch	17:52
Kimura Grip Break/Sumi Gaeshi	20:39
Turtle - Stand Ups - Quadpod	23:59
Knee Slide	26:51
Pivot	29:13 - (31:13)

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Sitting Escapes - Intro	0
Stand Up	2:01
Grip Break, Hip Heist	3:53
Turn In	6:12
Gazoni (Seatbelt And Unconnected Seatbelt)	8:49
Crab Ride, Body Lock 1	10:48
Crab Ride, Body Lock 2	13:00
Crab Ride, Seatbelt	15:08
Switch	19:14
Wrap	21:54 - (28:48)

Volume 3

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Rolls - Kimura Roll	0
Knee Block Cartwheel	4:00
Granby: BJJ Vs Wrestling	5:25
Granby To Feet (With & Without Follow)	6:48
Granby To Face	10:35
Basing And Hip Heist Vs Follow (Also Follow To Crab Ride)	12:18
Granby Stopped Half Way, Follow Ups	15:10
Granby Stopped Half Way, Reverse To Wrap	18:39 - (20:40)

Volume 4

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Tricks - Elevator	0
Ankle Trap Backstep	3:17
Ankle Pull Stand Up	5:35
Underhook To Chase The Ankle Single	8:11
Change Over	11:33
Bonus: Shake Off 1 Hook Seatbelt	17:27
Outro	20:36 - (23:18)

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What will You Learn?

In The Ninja Turtle, elite black belt and MMA veteran Zach Makovsky breaks down one of the most misunderstood positions in grappling and transforms it into a launchpad for attack, escape, and control. Traditionally seen as a last-resort defensive posture, the turtle becomes a dynamic hub of opportunity under Zach’s expert guidance.

With years of high-level experience in both BJJ and MMA, Zach reveals the hidden layers of strategy within the turtle. This instructional isn’t about surviving—it's about thriving. Whether you're under pressure or baiting your opponent, you'll learn to turn the turtle into a position your opponents regret letting you get to.

🔥 What You’ll Learn:

Offensive Concepts From Turtle
Learn how to initiate submissions, reversals, and back-takes directly from turtle, using mechanics your opponents won’t expect.
Elite-Level Defense
Shut down common attacks like the seatbelt, crucifix, and breakdowns with battle-tested defense strategies.
Turtle to Back Control
Transform turtle into a back-take machine, using movement and leverage to turn defense into dominant control.
Built-In Escapes
Escape pressure and pins with transitions that keep you safe while setting traps for your opponent.
Positional Awareness and Strategy
Understand when to turtle, how to do it safely, and how to use it proactively rather than reactively.

👊 Why Train This Series:

Make your defensive game dangerous
Add depth to your transitional grappling
Develop a complete turtle system for sport BJJ, MMA, or submission grappling
Gain confidence in a position most people fear

If you're tired of viewing the turtle as a “last resort,” and ready to flip the script, The Ninja Turtle is your essential guide. Train smarter. Turtle stronger.

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1

Intro
Standing - Clinch Disengagement
Over Under
Body Lock
Deep Body Lock
Back Body Lock - Peeling Hands, Turning In (Out For MMA)
Elbow Inside
Recover Overhook, Uchi
Standing Switch
Kimura Grip Break/Sumi Gaeshi
Turtle - Stand Ups - Quadpod
Knee Slide
Pivot

Part 2

Sitting Escapes - Intro
Stand Up
Grip Break, Hip Heist
Turn In
Gazoni (Seatbelt And Unconnected Seatbelt)
Crab Ride, Body Lock 1
Crab Ride, Body Lock 2
Crab Ride, Seatbelt
Switch
Wrap

Part 3

Rolls - Kimura Roll
Knee Block Cartwheel
Granby: BJJ Vs Wrestling
Granby To Feet (With & Without Follow)
Granby To Face
Basing And Hip Heist Vs Follow (Also Follow To Crab Ride)
Granby Stopped Half Way, Follow Ups
Granby Stopped Half Way, Reverse To Wrap

Part 4

Tricks - Elevator
Ankle Trap Backstep
Ankle Pull Stand Up
Underhook To Chase The Ankle Single
Change Over
Bonus: Shake Off 1 Hook Seatbelt
Outro

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