Day 2 Machado Brothers Camp Morning Recap

About this video

McPhee shares his experience training turtle position techniques and turtle sweeps with instructor John Machado at a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu session. He discusses how turtle position defense and attacks have become a strong part of his grappling game, noting his natural proficiency with underhooks from that position, and previews afternoon training focused on butterfly guard.

Key takeaways

• McPhee argues that turtle position in BJJ offers both defensive and attacking opportunities beyond just survival, including sweeps and submissions
• McPhee emphasizes the importance of hand positioning and underhook techniques when working from turtle position
• McPhee values instruction that connects BJJ techniques to real-fight applications, such as addressing hair grabs and face punches

Episode details: published June 9, 2024 · 819 views · 1:44 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. McPhee’s service stories are his own accounts, attributed to him — not independently verified. His tactical and firearms instruction is his doctrine, presented as his teaching — not legal or safety advice from Self Growth Videos.

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