Seeking Sobriety Led to Muay Thai

The path of the two strangers began to converge once Muay Thai entered their lives.

Georges St-Pierre | Versatile

Embracing a versatile training regimen and mindset has served as a foundation on which Georges St. Pierre won the UFC’s welterweight belt twice, was crowned the middleweight champion and defended his titles nine consecutive bouts between 2008 and 2013.

The 101 Guard Retention Tool

The Machado Method

Watch Master Carlos Machado provide troubleshooting and techniques on how to avoid losing the sweep and bringing the opponent back into your guard.

Strategies To Mount From Side Control

The Machado Method

Mounting from side control: advanced techniques for securing dominant positions in grappling.

The Mount Of All Mounts

The Machado Method

The ultimate mount technique: mastering the Mount of All Mounts for superior control.

Protecting Those Who Protect Us

Merging Vets and Players helps give new life to veterans and former pro athletes who have hung up their uniforms.

The Butterfly Hook Flip

The Machado Method

Master Carlos Machado shows how to use the butterfly hook to flip an opponent, avoid mistakes, and reset if the flip fails.

Hayabusa Extends Reach to Veterans and Retired Athletes

Supporting veterans & retired athletes: Hayabusa extends its reach to honor and assist.

Sit Up Guard With Head Drag

The Machado Method

Learn how to transition your opponent from a closed guard into a head-drag, followed by a seat belt choke.

Proper Stance & Hand Placement

Striking Basics

While defending, your hands should be connected to your head to protect from potential blows. Gabriel recommends placing your hands at forehead, temple, or jaw height.

Unbreakable Control With The Anchor Grip

The Machado Method

Control with the Anchor Grip: techniques for achieving unbreakable control in grappling.

Proper Breathing Techniques

Striking Basics

Having control over your breathing is essential to take your sport to the next level, combat sports in particular.

How To Throw A Body Hook

Striking Basics

Throwing a body hook: step-by-step guide to mastering this powerful strike.

Life’s Trials Made Easier Through Martial Arts

The nearly unbearable burden of sitting, day after day, by his son’s hospital bed was a challenge for which Rickey Pinkney, Jr. could not prepare.

Sweeps & Attacks From The Guard

The Machado Method

Sweeps & attacks from guard: effective strategies for offensive maneuvers in grappling.