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He recounts the rise of leg lock specialists like Dean Lister and John Danaher, whose success has generated a new wave of techniques but also heightened concerns about safety and injury. Machado advocates for learning leg locks only after mastering fundamental control and guard, to prevent devastating knee injuries.
Longevity and Injury Prevention
A significant part of the discussion centers on Machado's impressive longevity. Despite decades of intense training, he remains relatively injury-free, attributing this to cautious technique, controlling one's opponent, and maintaining physical health through weight training, running, yoga, and proper nutrition.