Glossary /// Canonical term

Turtle — Bottom (Defending)

Family Front Headlock

Turtle bottom — five-tier escape hierarchy and common defensive failures. Exit before seatbelt or headlock is established. Submission grappling reference.

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Ability level: Foundations

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