The Great Escapes and Counters DVD by Gustavo Machado

Gustavo Machado, the founder of the Quarter Guard, has published his latest DVD, Great Escapes and Counters, in collaboration with Fightlife Productions. Gustavo, along with Mauricio “Tinguinha” Mariano, displays the submission or position first, followed by a technically competent and detail-oriented escape or counter. With this DVD showcasing about 50 BJJ (grappling) basics and advanced escapes, Gustavo provides a multitude of choices for each attack.

This fascinating tutorial will overwhelm you with techniques and is a must have forsany serious ground fighter. Gustavo unlocks his expertise from the specifics with escapes from particular positions, arm bars, and chokes, ensuring each technique’s optimum efficiency. Alongside the lesson, Gustavo contributes his charm and shares his enthusiasm for jiu-jitsu whichshas earned him one of the most regarded and renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsusteachers in the world.

Gustavo is the president and creator of the Virginia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, as well as the chief teacher and founder of Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Professor Roberto “Gordo” Correa advanced Gustavo to Black Belt.