Atlas/Control/Turtle Sit-Out
Control position·d'arce choke (opponent's arm and head are naturally positioned for the d'arce during the turn), anaconda choke (similar head-and-arm access), guillotine choke (head exposed during sit-out)
Short Sit-Out
Sit-Out from Turtle
Defensive Sit-Out
Turtle Escape Sit-Out

Turtle Sit-Out

Short sit-out from turtle - creates space, paths to guard

Dominance
70
vs 30
Control depth
Proximal
Controlling
Transitions
19
outbound
Submissions
53
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Transition position from turtle where a short sit-out motion creates guard recovery or scramble opportunities. Hip movement and direction change create space to escape turtle control. This position serves as a bridge from turtle defense back to guard or other defensive positions.

What you do

The step-by-step execution guide lives in the app — 6-step breakdown, biomechanics, and situational tips.

Open1position detailin the App Store↗
Dominance — Escaping perspective
30 vs 70
Disadvantaged↓ -40Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
Dominance — Controlling perspective
70 vs 30
Disadvantaged↓ 40Dominant
Control depth · Proximal — Follow sit-out, drive in, block legs, take back during turn
//02—Concept tags
CONTROLTRANSITIONDEFENCEHUB
//03—Transitions outbound

19 ways out.

All19transitionsin the App Store↗
Turtle Sit-Out →
Sit-Out
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Scramble
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Turtle Sit-Out →
Turtle Roll to Guard
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Turtle Sit-Out →
Stand Up from Turtle
Equal standing - fight for grips
Type
Standup
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Turtle Sit-Out →
Turtle Sit-Out to Half Guard
One leg trapped - asymmetrical guard control
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Turtle Sit-Out →
Single Leg X Entry
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Turtle Sit-Out →
X-Guard Entry
Crossed leg hooks - explosive sweeps
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Turtle Sit-Out →
Turtle Sit-Out to Dogfight
Kneeling half guard - underhook battles, back takes
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Turtle Sit-Out →
Deep Half Guard Entry
Hip penetration beneath opponent - sweep leverage
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Turtle Sit-Out →
Turtle Crucifix
Turtle pinned, near arm in legs - back attacks, armbar
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Turtle Sit-Out →
Seatbelt Back Take
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Turtle Sit-Out →
Bar Arm Turn
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Turtle Sit-Out →
Chair Sit Back Take
Behind with hooks - back control, submission access
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Turtle Sit-Out →
Turtle Sit-Out to Mount
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Turtle Sit-Out →
Turtle Sit-Out to Knee on Belly
Knee on belly - mobile pressure, transition hub
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Turtle Sit-Out →
Guillotine from Turtle
Arm around neck - choke or takedown
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Turtle Sit-Out →
Turtle Sit-Out to Crucifix
Both arms trapped - one in legs, one in hands
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Turtle Sit-Out →
Truck Entry
Behind and beside, leg trapped - twister, back takes
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Turtle Sit-Out →
Turtle Sit-Out to Quarter Nelson
Arm under armpit, pressure up - breaks turtle, paths to back
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Turtle Sit-Out →
Turtle Crucifix
Turtle pinned, near arm in legs - back attacks, armbar
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
//04—Submissions downstream

53 finishes live
from this position.

All53submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
D'Arce Choke
Controlling
Live
9/10
SUB-002
Anaconda Choke
Controlling
Live
8/10
SUB-003
Guillotine Choke
Controlling
Live
8/10
SUB-004
Arm-in Guillotine
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-005
High Elbow Guillotine
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-006
Peruvian Necktie
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-007
Ten Finger Guillotine
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-008
Hawaiian Necktie
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-009
Arm Triangle
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-010
Head and Arm Choke
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-011
Japanese Necktie
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-012
Katagatame
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-013
Yoko Sankaku
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-014
Brabo Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-015
Crucifix Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-016
Kimura
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-017
Rear Naked Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-018
Bulldog Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-019
Hara Gatame
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-020
Armbar
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-021
Prone Armbar
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-022
Clock Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-023
Neck Crank
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-024
North-South Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-025
Straight Armlock
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-026
Cattle Catch
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-027
Americana
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-028
Arm-in Ezekiel
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-029
Canto Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-030
Crucifix Neck Crank
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-031
Gift Wrap Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-032
Hammerlock
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-033
Kata Ha Jime
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-034
Loop Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-035
Ninja Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-036
Rear Triangle
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-037
Short Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-038
Sitting Arm Triangle
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-039
Spine Crank
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-040
Twister
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-041
Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-042
Bicep Slicer
Controlling
Long
2/10
SUB-043
Cross Collar Choke
Controlling
Long
2/10
SUB-044
Ezekiel Choke
Controlling
Long
2/10
SUB-045
Gi Tail Choke
Controlling
Long
2/10
SUB-046
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
2/10
SUB-047
Inverted Armbar
Controlling
Long
2/10
SUB-048
Bow and Arrow Choke
Controlling
Long
2/10
SUB-049
Mir Lock
Controlling
Long
2/10
SUB-050
Reverse Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
2/10
SUB-051
Scarf Hold Armlock
Controlling
Long
2/10
SUB-052
Straight Wristlock
Controlling
Long
2/10
SUB-053
Top Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
2/10
//05—Linked positions

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Control80
Side Control
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
15 ↗ transitionsControlling
Guard58
Open Guard
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
18 ↗ transitionsGuarding
Standing52
Standing Neutral
Equal standing - fight for grips
21 ↗ transitionsInitiating
Guard35
Half Guard
One leg trapped - asymmetrical guard control
15 ↗ transitionsPassing
// Turtle Sit-Out · Control

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