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Machado Method
Tactical Training Level 1
Control and Restraint + Partners Training System
February 9–11, 2026 • North Carolina Justice Academy • Edneyville Campus
A complete 24 hour certification course built for modern law enforcement. Learn a safe, repeatable, and mechanically efficient control and restraint system you can teach inside your agency.
When Control Fails, Everything Fails
Incidents escalate when officers rely on outdated training, inconsistent mechanics, or techniques that break down under stress.
Hesitation
Training gaps create hesitation in high-pressure encounters.Injuries
Inefficient mechanics increase injury risk for officers and subjects.
Public and Administrative Scrutiny
Poor technique leads to bad video, negative media coverage, and expensive legal outcomes.
Built by One of the Most Technical
Instructors in the World
This Level 1 certification blends refined Jiu-Jitsu mechanics with real-world law enforcement needs. No strikes. No pain compliance. No high-impact takedowns. Just clean mechanics that work under pressure.
8th Degree Coral Belt
More than 30 years teaching around the world
Specialist in safe, repeatable control systems
Respected for mechanical precision and clear instruction
International instructor for agencies, academies, and military groups
You'll leave this training certified, confident, and equipped to lead your team in high-risk situations.
“Control should never rely on force. It should rely on mechanics you can trust in real encounters.”
— Carlos Machado
What This Course Teaches
Core Control and Restraint System
This is more than a class. It is a complete instructor-level system that improves officer safety, subject safety, and departmental outcomes.
Core Control and Restraint System
Micro-mechanics that work under stress
Efficient use of body weight over strength
Stable positions that prevent escalation
Simple setup → transition → control sequences
Safe techniques for officer and subject
Partner Training System
Shared control frameworks
Limb isolation tactics
Lateral coverage protocols
Clear communication cues
Faster control with less struggle
Real-World Application
Techniques built to hold up under stress
Reliable under fatigue and resistance
Produces safer outcomes and better optics
Works across varied environments and terrain
Easy to retain and reproduce under pressure
Instructor Certification
Become the person your agency relies on to teach safe, repeatable control and restraint. This course gives you a complete system you can bring straight back to your department.
What You’ll Gain:
Complete 24 hour Level 1 certification
Recognized across agencies and training academies
Structured curriculum for ongoing officer development
Learn exactly how to teach the system inside your department
Practical training methods that increase retention under real pressure
Course Schedule
February 9–11, 2026
4-Day Intensive Block
Daily Training Blocks
North Carolina Justice Academy
Edneyville Campus
3971 Chimney Rock Rd
Edneyville, NC 28727
