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Jean-Jacques Machado

Jean-Jacques Machado
Born February 12, 1968 (age 49)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Residence Tarzana, California, United States
Style RCJ Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Teacher(s) Carlos Gracie
Rank          7th Degree Coral Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Notable students Eddie Bravo, Dan Inosanto, Joe Rogan, Richard Norton, Chris D'Elia, Chuck Norris
Website http://www.jeanjacquesmachado.com
Jean Jacques Machado
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
Men's Grappling
ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship
Gold medal – first place 1999 Abu Dhabi 77kg
Silver medal – second place 2000 Abu Dhabi 77kg
Silver medal – second place 2001 Abu Dhabi Absolute

Jean Jacques Machado is one of the five Machado brothers, including Carlos, Roger, Rigan and John, renowned for their Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) skills. Nephews of BJJ co-founder and Master Carlos Gracie, the brothers learned the martial art from an early age.

Machado is known for his grappling skills having won ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championships in his weight division plus a runner up in the open division in 2001.

Machado was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and suffered birth defects resulting from Amniotic band syndrome, which left him with only the thumb and the little finger on his left hand. Despite this congenital problem, which directly affects the skill of gripping, he began his Jiu-Jitsu training over thirty years ago and dominated the competitive arena of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in his native country, capturing every major title and competition award from 1982 through 1992.

In 1992, Machado arrived in the United States to continue his competitive success. Dominating the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scene both in the US and in international competition, Machado is one of the most admired and respected Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners in the world today.

On June 6, 2011 in a private ceremony held at the Rickson Gracie Academy in West Los Angeles, Machado was promoted to a 7th degree red-and-black belt. This prestigious promotion is in recognition of Machado's 25 years as a black belt instructor, competitor and champion.

Jigoro KanoMitsuyo MaedaCarlos Gracie, Sr.Carlos Gracie, Jr. → Jean Jacques Machado


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