Double Under Turtle Back Take

July 25, 2023
  1. Start in top turtle with a double under gable grip.
  2. Use your weight to open up the near side for your near side knee to get into uke's armpit and keep uke from turning to face you.
  3. Shoot your other knee around uke while you insert your near side hook.
  4. You now have opposite corners of uke's torso controlled. Switch to seatbelt if desired. Get your second hook.
Variations
  • You can use similar mechanics with the rear bodylock if uke is standing and leaning forwards.

Keys

  • Don't let uke out-rotate you. Use your grips and weight to hold them back until you shoot for the far side.