The Ninja Turtle by Zach Makovsky

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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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.