# What is turtle position?

Turtle position in BJJ is when you are on your hands and knees with your head tucked and elbows tight - like a turtle hiding in its shell. It is a defensive position used to protect your neck from chokes and limbs from submissions when you cannot maintain guard. From turtle, you have three main opti...

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