WATCH: Submission grappling superstar Danielle Kelly shows off nifty crucifix entry from the turtle position

Danielle Kelly is a true submission hunter who can even break down arguably the most used defensive position in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

One of the most popular, not to mention easiest ways to ensure that your guard won't get passed is to revert to the turtle position.

This versatile maneuver entails exposing one's back by curling to a defensive stance by tucking one's neck and limbs to keep them away from danger.

Just like its name suggests, this defensive position can be likened to a turtle retreating inside its shell.

Then again, nobody is safe once Danielle Kelly gets you in her crosshairs.

In a clip posted on the American grappling ace's Instagram page, Kelly creatively transitioned to the crucifix to break through her sparring partner's tough defense from the turtle position.

"Crucifix set up from turtle 🐢 position that can be used for both BJJ and MMA."

The crucifix, of course, is a highly dominant BJJ technique that has proven to be highly effective in both submission grappling and mixed martial arts.

It involves isolating an opponent's arms to make it difficult for them to escape, which of course, opens up a lot of offensive possibilities.

In Danielle Kelly's case, she masterfully pinned her partner's arm with her legs before performing a slick side roll to flatten her out.

The Silver Fox BJJ affiliate even performed two submission entries from the crucifix, including a deep rear naked choke and a powerful kimura.

Danielle Kelly looking to return to the mountaintop in 2025

Back-to-back losses to atomweight submission grappling world champion Mayssa Bastos certainly weren't the way Danielle Kelly wanted to end her 2024.

However, the 29-year-old grappling specialist thrives in adversity and will enter the new year with a reinvigorated desire to reclaim what was once hers.

Kelly will vie for redemption in 2025 and prove to the world that she's still one of the best female grapplers on the planet.