An in-depth look at Jiu Jitsu basics by Carlos Machado (8th Degree Coral Belt).
In this video, Master Carlos Machado discusses strategies to break your opponent’s guard, all while preserving your stance. Machado covers how to pass the guard from a low stance using the handcuff approach to neutralize the arms, and his Shakey-Shakey method from a high stance to utilize the momentum and force you to have from your height. He also shows how to avoid takedowns and omoplatas when you’re in the V grip.