Leo’s Tackle Takedown from Turtle
Leo showed this move to me the first time we trained together and it stuck out, so I made sure to get it on film this time.
Simple but it works.
Leo’s Sitting Guard and Omoplatas
Got to train with Leo Kirby this Thanksgiving weekend. Took the camera along and filmed 25 minutes of techniques between the two of us.
Here’s the first of them. It showcases Leo’s unhealthy obsession with the omoplata.
I’m sure Leo will be around to talk about it in more detail, but one thing he kept telling me was how much fun (and success he’s been having) treating the omoplata like it’s own position. You can see this in how he approaches the techniques he teaches.
Momentum Drills
One more video before I head down to Hollywood, FL to train with Leo Kirby. These are the main exercises I practice as part of my warm-ups to develop the ability to stand-up and get to my feet/knees with momentum.
I keep getting told I should check out Scott Sonnon’s Flowfit, since he apparently does these same movements.
Butterfly Guard Tips
In semi-related news, I’ll be down at Leo’s gym in Hollywood, FL this weekend. He’s asked me to teach class Saturday morning and I’m planning a lesson on butterfly guard.
Also related, I just got this email:
hey matt, i train with leo and he may have told you already but i got the reverse omaplata in competition this weekend. i was at the seminar you did in hollywood and just wanted to say thank you for adding that to my game. also, for feedback, everytime i get it i remember when you taught how do it slow and controled step by step. first pushing down the head, then reaching for the leg tucking your head under for the roll. in my match the guy tried to pull out or stop me mid roll and i kindof got stuck for a second, but i stayed tight and then forced him to roll then finished. so that teaching method definitely stuck for me. thanks again…i look forward to the next seminar.
Closed Guard Video
Been a long, long time. Many of you are pining for updates. Luckily, I happened to have filmed a couple clips.
The first is a few details on my closed guard. Enjoy.
Why do I say “super” so much?