Attacking an Open Turtle
NoGi BJJ: Intro to back attacks by Corey Guitard
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Attacking an open turtle position starts with getting a proper seatbelt grip on your opponent’s upper body. With this kind of control, you’ll be able to easily attack the back when your opponent turns into you. However, you may run into some trouble when your opponent is able to disrupt your valuable seatbelt grip.
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