The seminar was held at Lange’s MMA, North Manly. Thanks to Anthony, Nikki, and Prof. Carlos. Oh, and Nick, my training partner for the evening. Closed Guard – Getting the arm drag position, flower flip You have him in your closed guard. He has some type of grip on your collar(s) on your chest. Assume…
Category: Seminar – Carlos Machado
Carlos Machado Seminar – 7th May 2015
The seminar was held at Langes MMA, North Manly. Escapes Escapes happen either before the position is locked in, or after. Side control survival position You are underneath his side control. He is on your right. His L arm is under your head. You should bring your feet up toward your butt and lift your…
Carlos Machado seminar – 8th May 2014
Held at Langes MMA, North Manly. Passing open guard You are standing, he is controlling both your sleeves. Bring elbows in to your thighs and rotate the palms up – as if holding a tray. This should stop him getting his feet in your hips. Squat and go heavy on him with your hips, pressure…
Carlos Machado seminar 16 May 2013
At Langes MMA Artarmon. Guardwork You have your R hand in his R collar. Stiff arm. You are up on your L elbow. Guard is not closed but you are “setting the stirrups”, holding onto and controlling him with your heels. You “swim” clockwise, moving around to his R on your elbow, getting an angle…
Carlos Machado seminar 10 May 2012
Langes MMA Artarmon. About 35 attendees. Started at 6 pm and finished about ten to nine, and then only because Anthony suggested some of us might have had jobs to go to in the morning. Great seminar, loved every minute of it. MAT FIVE!!! Posture in Closed Guard “Thumbs up” – Forearms on his body, loose…