The true position is difficult to categorize in terms of a hierarchy that is based on degree of danger. In actual MMA competition, the turtle position has been used with great success to defend against attacks in certain cases. In other cases, however, the true position has gotten fighters into a lot of trouble, especially from the front-headlock position. Quite often, the top fighter is able to throw strong knee stokes into the bottom fighter's head as he turtles up, which result in know outs and severe damage. Indeed, it is no exaggeration to say that in some cases, the bottom of the true position is even more hazardous than the bottom of the mounted position.
The trap-and-roll method is an effective means of escape. When you are in the turtle position and your opponent is on top of you in a controlling position secure the wrist of the arm that your opponent has over your back. He has to put his arm over your back in order to hold you down and clamp your elbow to your ribs. It is best to get perpendicular to your opponent before you attempt the roll. Get your hips in close and under your opponent. Look toward him and roll over your shoulder. You want to rotate your body under your opponent. This will take him right over your shoulder and onto his back. Roll over with him and turn toward his legs. This is important. If you turn the wrong way he will end in a good position. By turning toward his legs, you come out with a clean side-position pin.
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