Turn turtle into offense with safe entries, escapes, and high-percentage attacks.
The Bottom Line
You learn to connect head and shoulder, deal with sprawls, and re-enter to offense. The attacks include clock chokes, crucifix, and clean back takes. You will not stall; you will move with structure that keeps you safe.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Wrestlers in BJJ
Skip if: You never turtle
Tech focus: Turtle Entries, Clock Choke, Crucifix, Back Takes
Biggest takeaway: Turtle can attack
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What You'll Learn
Akins treats turtle as a dynamic hub: safe entries and escapes, then attacks like clock chokes, crucifix transitions, and back takes. It challenges the idea that turtle is only stalling and shows how to threaten while protected.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Turtle Entries
- Clock Choke
- Crucifix
- Back Takes
- Low Single
- Whizzer Series
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 4 hours and 4 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I stopped treating turtle as a timeout and started using it to enter the back.
Why Henry Akins?
Akins frames turtle as a movement platform tied to takedowns and back exposure. The material reflects his emphasis on connection and leverage over athletic scrambles.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Makes turtle an offensive platform.
- Clock choke and crucifix details are strong.
- Good ideas for wrestlers crossing into BJJ.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some dislike turtle on principle.
- Mixed views when compared to Priit’s system.
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Smart Alternatives
- Cross Side Domination – Convert turtle scrambles into stable pins. (Price: $279.00, 4 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View The Turtle System on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
