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Machado Methodby Carlos Machado

Butterfly guard to the honey hole

Win the grips from butterfly guard and get double underhooks. Pull him in so he posts, switch to reverse X, take his second leg and finish in the honey hole.

A free Machado Method lesson. 2:19.

The steps

  1. 01Your partner is on his knees. You play butterfly guard.
  2. 02Fight for grips. Grab his hands, open them and get double underhooks.
  3. 03Pull him to you so he posts on his hands.
  4. 04If he defends, switch to reverse X. Push on his chest and open his base.
  5. 05Kick, grab his second leg, cross your legs and take him to the mat.
  6. 06Finish in the honey hole.

The full course

This lesson is from Technique of the Month, one of thirteen free Machado Method courses. We'll email your login once you tell us where you train. No card needed.

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