Key idea
Turtle to Shime-waza
begins on the right of a turtled and establishes the far collar connection before moving. Tori guides Uke through a shoulder-led turnover while controlling the body, then re-establishes stable ground control before continuing the collar action toward . The left-side example mirrors this. Never use the neck as the pivot or combine the choke with overextending a leg. Release immediately on a tap, verbal submission, or .