### Sit-Out Technique The "Sit-Out" technique, often used in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, is a movement primarily employed to escape from controlling positions, especially in situations where your opponent is trying to attack your turtle position. Originating from wrestling, this technique helps practitioners transition from a defensive to an offensive position. --- #### Positions: Turtle --- ### Step-by-Step Instructions 1. **Establish Turtle Position** - Start on all fours, with your knees and hands on the mat, forming a protective shell with your arms in tight to your body. Make sure your neck is protected by tucking your chin. 2. **Assess Opponent's Control** - Your opponent may have a seatbelt grip, an underhook, or a similar control over you. Identify which side they are leaning more weight on. 3. **Step Over** - Decide on which side you will perform the sit-out. If the opponent's majority weight is on your right, you will move towards your left side. - Step over the opponent's controlling arm if possible. This can often weaken their grip by isolating the arm. 4. **Shift Weight** - Bring your opposite (left) knee towards your extended hand for balance and to create leverage for movement. 5. **Sit-Out Movement** - Slide your free (right) knee forward while dropping your right hip to the mat. - Simultaneously sit your hip away from the opponent while pulling your head and shoulders through the gap created by your sit-out. 6. **Face the Opponent** - As you complete the sit-out, rotate your torso and neck to face the opponent. - Clear your head from under their torso to avoid head entrapment. 7. **Control** - Use your arms to push opponents' controlling arm further away or break any remaining grips. - Stabilize your position by spreading your legs or even transitioning to a scramble for better control. 8. **Return to Base** - Decide on your next move, whether it's to maintain a neutral stance, shoot for a takedown, or transition into a dominant position like side control. --- #### Tips - **Timing is crucial**: Execute the sit-out before the opponent solidifies their control, especially while they are actively attempting to attack or while transitioning. - **Stay low and compact**: Always remain tight to avoid giving up space that can be exploited by the opponent. #### Variations - Add wrist control on your opponent to make it harder for them to re-establish grips. - Utilize an explosive, sudden execution to gain a significant positional advantage. ---