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.

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.

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.

How To Throw A Knee

Striking Basics

The Breakdown "What you really want to be sure to focus on when you throw your knee is to tuck your heel i...

Hansel Aquino: Fighting On His Own Two Feet

Before falling asleep, a flood of emotion hit Aquino and he and his mother shared a tearful embrace. It was his last memory before waking again.

Knee Stacking Pass Breakdown

The Machado Method

Knee Stacking Pass explained: breaking down the mechanics and execution of this pass.

The Alligator Pass

The Machado Method

The Alligator Pass technique: a comprehensive guide to this effective guard pass.