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Turtle Collapse Headscissors·Brandon Quick
Levi Mowles 155 vs 207lbs Hits a sub we commonly use at BQJJ HQ
Перевод: Head Scissors (katakana loanword)
Дистанция и классификация
Категория
Удар и защитаЗамкиБлижний бойБой против нескольких
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Обзор
The turtle collapse headscissors attacks a turtled opponent by collapsing their defensive shell and trapping the head between the attacker's legs. [1] The attacker, positioned behind or to the side of the turtle, works to flatten the opponent by driving weight onto their back, then threads the legs around the exposed head as the turtle collapses. [1],[2] Once the head is trapped, the attacker squeezes the thighs together, using the collapsed posture to prevent the opponent from re-establishing the turtle or escaping. [2] The turtle collapse sequence requires patient pressure application to break down the defensive posture before the headscissors can be applied. [2],[3]
История и происхождение
Страна происхождения· показано в случайном порядке
- БразилияБразильское джиу-джитсу, Сабмишн-грэпплинг, ММА
- ЯпонияБразильское джиу-джитсу, Дзюдо, Сабмишн-грэпплинг
- СШАСабмишн-грэпплинг, ММА
- РоссияСамбо
Эффективность
Effective when the opponent turtles and the attacker can secure head-and-leg control; the collapse creates a window to lock the scissors [1]
Родословная
A turtle attack found in catch wrestling and freestyle wrestling-influenced grappling; adapted to no-gi submission grappling [1]
Соревновательные результаты
Rare at major competition; more common in catch wrestling and submission-only events where turtle attacks are prioritized [1]
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Биомеханический механизм
Primary Action — Compression of the neck structures — restricts blood flow or airway depending on technique application
Joints Involved — Cervical spine, surrounding musculature, and vascular structures of the neck
Force Vector — Directed compression against the neck from the choking limb or body position
Finishing Mechanic — Sustained pressure causes either vascular occlusion (unconsciousness) or tracheal restriction (breathing difficulty)
Позиция и вход
From back control with seatbelt — Establish hooks or body triangle, slide choking arm under the chin, connect hands and squeeze
From turtle top (back take) — Break down the turtle, insert hooks, secure seatbelt grip, slide to back control and apply the choke
From standing back clinch — Secure rear body lock, drag opponent to the mat while inserting hooks, transition to choking position
Варианты
Standard grip variation — primary hand configuration for maximum choking pressure
Gi variation — uses the lapel or collar as an anchor for additional friction and control
No-gi variation — adapted grip and positioning for submission grappling without the gi
Transition finish — applied during a positional change to catch the opponent off-guard
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Оценки
Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника
7
Очень высокий7/10
Headscissors use the thighs to squeeze the head laterally; risk of neck strain
Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники
Средний
Разрешена ли техника по основным соревновательным правилам
Запрещено
— FIAS Sport Sambo — All chokes prohibited in Sport Sambo
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDFРазрешено
— IBJJF — Legal at all belt levels, gi and no-gi — chokes a...
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF— ADCC — Legal
ADCC Rules Update, April 2025PDF— Unified MMA — Legal — choke submissions are among the mos...
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— FIAS Combat Sambo — Legal
FIAS Combat Sambo RulesPDFЗаметки по тренировке
✓The turtle-collapse headscissors breaks down the turtled opponent into a prone or side position while capturing the head in a headscissors — the collapse and the submission happen simultaneously (Danaher, Pin Escapes and Turtle Turns: BJJ Fundamentals, 2019)
✓Against the turtle: approach from the side, thread one leg under the opponent's neck and the other over — then collapse the turtle by driving your weight into their side while closing the headscissors
✓The collapse is essential: the turtle position protects the neck with the tucked chin and rounded posture — collapsing the turtle extends the opponent's body, exposing the neck for the scissors
✓The turtle-collapse uses the legs as both a control and submission tool: the legs break the turtle while the thighs compress the neck — a single-motion attack
✓Entry: from beside the turtled opponent, hook one leg under the chin/neck area while the other leg crosses over the back of the head — then roll the opponent onto their side while locking the figure-four
✓The turtle-collapse headscissors is an alternative to back takes and crucifix from turtle: when hook insertion is difficult, the leg-over-the-head approach provides a different attack angle
✓The technique requires timing: the legs must be positioned before or during the collapse; attempting to insert legs after the opponent has already flattened is more difficult
Типичные ошибки
!Attempting to insert legs against a tight turtle — the head must be accessible; use side pressure or snap-downs to open the turtle before threading legs
!Not collapsing the turtle — the headscissors alone may not work against a well-rounded turtle; the collapse extends the opponent and exposes the neck
!Threading from directly behind — approach from the side for better leg access; from behind, the neck is protected by the tuck
!Not locking the figure-four during the collapse — lock simultaneously with the collapse; waiting until after the collapse may miss the window
!Losing position during the collapse — maintain body contact and weight throughout; a poorly executed collapse lets the opponent recover turtle
!Not squeezing immediately after the collapse — the collapse creates the moment of vulnerability; squeeze before the opponent can re-turtle or recover
!Attempting without upper body control — one hand should control the near arm or far shoulder while the legs work; unassisted leg attacks are easier to defend
Связанные техники
Контрприёмы
Цепочка подготовки
1Establish Position — achieve the controlling position needed for this submission
2Create the Threat — begin the submission setup to force a defensive reaction
3Secure the Hold — lock the submission grip with proper body mechanics
4Finish — apply increasing pressure until the opponent taps or the joint/choke takes effect
Источники и ссылки
Основной источник
Japanese grappling/BJJ standard terminology; JBJJF competition usage
Official Japanese BJJ federation — competition rules and terminology
2ДругоеJapanese Combat Sports Katakana Convention
Standard katakana transliteration of Western martial arts terminology (外来語) — used in Japanese MMA, boxing, and BJJ communities
3ЦитатаJapanese grappling/BJJ standard terminology; JBJJF competition usage
Japanese terminology sourced from Japanese grappling/BJJ standard terminology; JBJJF competition usage
Сообщество
Атлетизм
Requires
grip or squeeze strength, positional control
Favours
strong upper body for sustained compression
Key muscles
forearms, biceps, pectorals, core stabilisers
Часто задаваемые вопросы
Как работает Turtle Collapse Headscissors?
The turtle collapse headscissors attacks a turtled opponent by collapsing their defensive shell and trapping the head between the attacker's legs. The attacker, positioned behind or to the side of the turtle, works to flatten the opponent by driving weight onto their back, then threads the legs around the exposed head as the turtle collapses.
Откуда происходит Turtle Collapse Headscissors?
Anti-turtle headscissors techniques developed in judo and wrestling, where the turtle position was a common defensive response to attacks. BJJ competitors adopted and refined these techniques during the 2000s as turtle defence became increasingly sophisticated in competition.
Разрешён ли Turtle Collapse Headscissors на соревнованиях?
IBJJF: разрешён — Legal at all belt levels, gi and no-gi — chokes are the safest submission cat…; IJF: разрешён — Legal (shime-waza) — strangulation techniques are one of three permitted subm…; ADCC: разрешён — Legal; Unified MMA: разрешён — Legal — choke submissions are among the most common finishes in MMA; FIAS Sport Sambo: запрещён — All chokes prohibited in Sport Sambo; FIAS Combat Sambo: разрешён — Legal
Насколько опасен Turtle Collapse Headscissors?
Оценка опасности 7/10. Headscissors use the thighs to squeeze the head laterally; risk of neck strain
Как подготовить Turtle Collapse Headscissors?
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Establish Position → Create the Threat → Secure the Hold → Finish.
Как защититься от Turtle Collapse Headscissors?
Стандартные контрприёмы: Early Recognition — identify the submission attempt early and begin defence immediately / Posture and Base — maintain strong posture and base to prevent submission setups / Grip Fight — deny the attacker their preferred gripping configuration.
Какие есть варианты Turtle Collapse Headscissors?
Распространённые варианты: Standard grip variation (primary hand configuration for maximum choking pressure); Gi variation (uses the lapel or collar as an anchor for additional fric…); No-gi variation (adapted grip and positioning for submission grappling wit…); Transition finish (applied during a positional change to catch the opponent …).
Насколько эффективен Turtle Collapse Headscissors на соревнованиях?
Rare at major competition; more common in catch wrestling and submission-only events where turtle attacks are prioritized
Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Turtle Collapse Headscissors?
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Attempting to insert legs against a tight turtle — the head must be accessible; use side pressure or snap-downs to op… / Not collapsing the turtle — the headscissors alone may not work against a well-rounded turtle; the collapse extends t… / Threading from directly behind — approach from the side for better leg access; from behind, the neck is protected by … / Not locking the figure-four during the collapse — lock simultaneously with the collapse; waiting until after the coll….
Какие ещё названия есть у Turtle Collapse Headscissors?
Turtle Collapse Headscissors также известен как Heddo Shizāzu, Turtle Collapse Scissor Choke, Rolling Kubi-basami.