Nelson From Turtle

Вид

Перевод: Nelson (katakana loanword); cervical extension neck crank

Дистанция и классификация

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Обзор

The nelson neck crank from turtle is applied against a turtled opponent by the attacker threading a half-nelson or full-nelson grip behind the opponent's neck and cranking the head forward while maintaining top control over the shell. [1],[2] The turtle position makes the back of the neck accessible, allowing the attacker to slide the arms under the chin or behind the head and apply downward cranking force. [1] The attacker uses chest pressure on the back to anchor the opponent while the nelson grip levers the cervical spine into flexion. [1],[2]

Также известна как
Turtle Nelson Crank[1]Nelson from Turtle Ride[2]
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История и происхождение

Nelson attacks from the turtle draw directly from amateur wrestling, where the half nelson is one of the most fundamental techniques for turning an opponent from the referee's position. [1],[2] In submission grappling, the wrestling nelson was adapted from a turning technique into a cranking submission, taking advantage of the turtled opponent's inability to use their hands for neck defense. [1] This turtle-to-nelson chain is one of the most intuitive wrestling-to-submission transitions for wrestlers entering grappling competition. [1],[2]

Страна происхождения· показано в случайном порядке

  • БразилияБразильское джиу-джитсу, Сабмишн-грэпплинг, ММА
  • ЯпонияБразильское джиу-джитсу, Дзюдо, Сабмишн-грэпплинг
  • СШАСабмишн-грэпплинг, ММА
  • РоссияСамбо

Эффективность

Effective against turtled opponents — the Nelson leverage against the back of the neck combined with hip pressure creates powerful cervical manipulation [1]

Родословная

A classical wrestling turtle attack adapted to submission grappling; Nelson attacks from turtle are fundamental in catch wrestling, freestyle, and Greco-Roman wrestling [1]

Соревновательные результаты

Common control technique in wrestling-based MMA; occasionally produces submission finishes in catch wrestling and combat sambo events [1]

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Биомеханический механизм

Primary ActionCompression of the neck structures — restricts blood flow or airway depending on technique application
Joints InvolvedCervical spine, surrounding musculature, and vascular structures of the neck
Force VectorDirected compression against the neck from the choking limb or body position
Finishing MechanicSustained pressure causes either vascular occlusion (unconsciousness) or tracheal restriction (breathing difficulty)

Позиция и вход

From back control with seatbeltEstablish 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 clinchSecure rear body lock, drag opponent to the mat while inserting hooks, transition to choking position

Видео

BJJ Turtle Soup 3 | 1/4 Quarter Nelson

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Nelson From Turtle·BJJ Giant

We're just built differently, that's ok! I recently went to a new gyms first class and the first sub they were building

Breaking down the Turtle using the Power Half/half-Nelson

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Nelson From Turtle·Five Points Jiu Jitsu

Using wrestling for jiu jitsu. The Power Half or half-Nelson is a very strong wrestling hold that is under utilized in j

BELT & NELSON BREAKDOWN TURNOVER

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Nelson From Turtle·welcomematstevescott

Here is an effective and simple breakdown/turnover that works at all levels of grappling. What we call the Belt & Nelson

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3 videos

Что говорят инструкторы

The Nelson from turtle is a neck-crank technique applied when an opponent assumes a defensive turtle position (hands and knees with head down). Five Points Jiu Jitsu emphasizes using the power half-nelson to open the opponent's hips and create space for hook placement, establishing superior control by transitioning from initial hooks to a body trap with a tight upper-body connection rather than relying on squeezing alone. BJJ Giant describes the quarter-nelson variant, where the attacker places one hand at the base of the neck for control while threading the opposite arm under the same-side armpit, then presses the head downward and through to roll the opponent into side control—a technique effective precisely because it surprises opponents expecting rear-naked choke attacks. Welcome Mat Steve Scott presents the "belt and nelson" breakdown, combining a palm-down belt grip along the spine with an underhook of the shoulder, executed from a slight angle to prevent the opponent from spinning out, culminating in a secure chest-hold (munigatami) position that yields points under judo, freestyle, and sambo rulesets. All three instructors agree the technique exploits the turtle's inherent vulnerability and emphasize positional angles and body pressure over pure grip strength; the key distinction lies in their varying endpoint focus—submission choke versus positional control versus time-based scoring.

Сформировано на основе 3 инструкторов

  • Five Points Jiu JitsuBreaking down the Turtle using the Power Half/half-Nelson: Explains the power half-nelson's dual function in escaping and opening hips; emphasizes transitioning from hooks to body trap for superior control; describes proper gable grip mechanics using shoulder rotation and arm pulling rather than squeezing.
  • BJJ GiantBJJ Turtle Soup 3 | 1/4 Quarter Nelson: Details quarter-nelson mechanics: hand placement at base of neck and underarm hook; clarifies that head pressure, not arm lifting, drives the turnover; notes the surprise factor against experienced grapplers unfamiliar with wrestling techniques.
  • welcomematstevescottBELT & NELSON BREAKDOWN TURNOVER: Presents the belt-and-nelson combination with belt grip on spine and underhook; stresses the importance of angled body positioning to prevent escape; details the final munigatami chest-hold position and its point-scoring value across judo, freestyle, and sambo rulesets.

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Оценки

Уровень опасности

Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника

9
Экстремальный9/10

Extension cranks force the head backward; risk of vertebral disc and ligament damage

Сложность

Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники

Продвинутый
Допустимость на соревнованиях

Разрешена ли техника по основным соревновательным правилам

Запрещено
FIAS Sport Sambo — All chokes prohibited in Sport Sambo
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDF
Разрешено
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 RulesPDF

Заметки по тренировке

The Nelson neck crank from turtle attacks the turtled opponent by threading the arm behind their head — the turtle's head-down posture makes the Nelson threading natural and the cervical flexion particularly effective (Paulson, Shoot Wrestling, 2007)
Against the turtle: approach from the side, thread one arm behind the opponent's head, and drive the chin toward the chest — the turtle's existing head-down posture means the neck is already partially flexed
The turtle Nelson is a fundamental turtle attack: when back takes and crucifix are defended, the Nelson provides a cervical-based submission option
Two variants from turtle: the standard half-Nelson (arm behind head, hand on neck) and the three-quarter Nelson (arm threaded deeper, gripping far shoulder)
The turtle's posture creates a Nelson paradox: the rounded posture protects the back but pre-flexes the neck — the Nelson exploits this pre-flexion by pushing it to the extreme
The Nelson from turtle combines positional breaking with submission: the Nelson motion turns the opponent from turtle to their side or back — the turn creates both a crank and a positional advancement
In wrestling, the Nelson from turtle is a primary turning method: the same technique that scores near-fall points in wrestling creates a cervical submission in grappling

Типичные ошибки

!Approaching from directly behind — the side approach provides better arm access to the head; from behind, the head is protected by the turtle's tuck
!Not maintaining chest or hip pressure on the turtle — weight must stay on the opponent while the arm threads; lifting up allows them to stand or re-turtle
!Threading too slowly — the turtled opponent will protect the head if given time; thread quickly and decisively
!Not driving forward after threading — the Nelson requires forward hip pressure to create cervical flexion; threading without driving is just arm placement
!Using the full Nelson (both arms behind head) without control — the full Nelson is illegal in most wrestling and very dangerous in grappling; use the half or three-quarter
!Not following the opponent if they begin to turn — the Nelson turns them; follow the turn to maintain the position and continue the crank or advance to mount
!Applying explosive cervical force — turtle Nelson cranks are amplified by the pre-flexed position; progressive application is critical for safety

Связанные техники

Контрприёмы

Цепочка подготовки

1Establish Positionachieve the controlling position needed for this submission
2Create the Threatbegin the submission setup to force a defensive reaction
3Secure the Holdlock the submission grip with proper body mechanics
4Finishapply increasing pressure until the opponent taps or the joint/choke takes effect

Источники и ссылки

Основной источник

Japanese pro wrestling/catch wrestling standard terminology

1ДругоеJapanese Martial Arts Community Terminology

Japanese pro wrestling/catch wrestling standard 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 pro wrestling/catch wrestling standard terminology

Japanese terminology sourced from Japanese pro wrestling/catch wrestling standard terminology

Сообщество

Атлетизм

Requires

grip or squeeze strength, positional control

Favours

strong upper body for sustained compression

Key muscles

forearms, biceps, pectorals, core stabilisers

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

What's the key positioning when applying a Nelson from turtle?

According to welcomematstevescott, you want to be slightly to an angle rather than straight ahead—position yourself to your left and to their right. This prevents them from spinning out and gives you control for the turnover.

How do I maintain control once I flip someone from turtle with a Nelson?

Keep holding the belt grip and use an underhook under their shoulder, then drive with your chest to flip them over into a chest hold (munigatami). Don't let go of the belt throughout the transition.

Should I go for the flip immediately or can I stay in pressure first?

Five Points Jiu Jitsu recommends that after taking the back, you get your hooks in, stay for a couple seconds to maintain control, and then switch to a body trap, as this is superior to rushing the flip.

What happens if my opponent blocks the Nelson flip?

According to BJJ Giant, the quarter Nelson alone won't flip someone if they actively resist it—you need proper positioning and grip control, but even if blocked, you can still advance to side control.

Как работает Nelson From Turtle?

The nelson neck crank from turtle is applied against a turtled opponent by the attacker threading a half-nelson or full-nelson grip behind the opponent's neck and cranking the head forward while maintaining top control over the shell. The turtle position makes the back of the neck accessible, allowing the attacker to slide the arms under the chin or behind the head and apply downward cranking force.

Откуда происходит Nelson From Turtle?

Nelson attacks from the turtle draw directly from amateur wrestling, where the half nelson is one of the most fundamental techniques for turning an opponent from the referee's position. In submission grappling, the wrestling nelson was adapted from a turning technique into a cranking submission, taking advantage of the turtled opponent's inability to use their hands for neck defense.

Разрешён ли Nelson From Turtle 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 Nelson From Turtle?

Оценка опасности 9/10. Extension cranks force the head backward; risk of vertebral disc and ligament damage

Как подготовить Nelson From Turtle?

Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Establish Position → Create the Threat → Secure the Hold → Finish.

Как защититься от Nelson From Turtle?

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 Nelson From Turtle?

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 Nelson From Turtle на соревнованиях?

Common control technique in wrestling-based MMA; occasionally produces submission finishes in catch wrestling and combat sambo events

Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Nelson From Turtle?

Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Approaching from directly behind — the side approach provides better arm access to the head; from behind, the head is… / Not maintaining chest or hip pressure on the turtle — weight must stay on the opponent while the arm threads; lifting… / Threading too slowly — the turtled opponent will protect the head if given time; thread quickly and decisively / Not driving forward after threading — the Nelson requires forward hip pressure to create cervical flexion; threading ….

Какие ещё названия есть у Nelson From Turtle?

Nelson From Turtle также известен как Neruson, Turtle Nelson Crank, Nelson from Turtle Ride.