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Turtle Defence — Tripod Escape | BJJ Fundamentals Course S5E3

Turtle Defence — Tripod Escape | BJJ Fundamentals Course S5E3

From Nakama BJJ

March 19, 2026

How to escape turtle using the tripod — video 3 in Section 5 (Turtle Position) of the BJJ Fundamentals Course at Nakama BJJ.

When you're in turtle and your opponent is attacking, the tripod escape is your first line of defence. By posting on your hands and feet, you create a strong base that's hard to break down and gives you options to recover guard or stand up.

In this video you'll learn:
- When to use the tripod from turtle position
- Proper tripod positioning — hands and feet
- Recovering guard or standing up from the tripod
- How to prevent your opponent from taking your back

Part of the BJJ Fundamentals Course — a complete beginner course, free on YouTube.

BJJ Fundamentals Course — Section 5: Turtle Position:
S5E1 Turtle Offence — Attacking a Wide Base
S5E2 Turtle Offence — Attacking Back from Narrow Base
S5E3 Turtle Defence — Tripod Escape (this video)
S5E4 Turtle Defence — Far Side Roll
S5E5 Turtle Defence — Near Side Roll

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