Carlos Machado
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Carlos Machado is a former world master's champion in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
(BJJ) born in Rio de Janeiro
, Brazil
. He is the eldest of the five Machado Brothers, known for BJJ, that also includes Roger
, Rigan
, Jean Jaques
and John
. He currently runs BJJ schools across the United States
.
but he has also trained with Helio Gracie
, Carlson Gracie
, Rolls Gracie
, Rickson Gracie
, Crolin Gracie
, Rillion Gracie
and his brothers. While in Brazil, he has successfully competed in several tournaments at state and national level.
, California
. There he met martial arts movie star Chuck Norris
, who was instrumental in promoting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the Machado family
. Since then, Mr. Norris has been one of the greatest advocates of Machado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Carlos lived in Los Angeles until the end of 1995, when he moved to the city of Dallas, Texas
. There he taught Brazilian jiu-jitsu out of the same building in which Chuck Norris's television show "Walker, Texas Ranger
" was filmed. That allowed Machado not only to teach at his studio, but also to take part in many episodes of that popular show. He often assisted on choreographing fight scenes with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Besides running his school, Machado has been involved in competition, winning twice the Pan American of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (97/98), several events in the U.S. (U.S Open 98/99), and the World Master's Championships (2000) in two weight divisions (middle weight and open class).
He currently holds the highest rank of this style in the Southwest (Eighth Degree Black Belt).
Mestre Carlos Machado is considered the "father" of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Texas.
Carlos has built one of the fastest growing affiliate school programs in the country, which now includes representatives in Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, Philadelphia, North Carolina, South Carolina, New York, Rhode Island, Mississippi, Georgia, Michigan, England, France, Australia and Mexico.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art, combat sport, and a self defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting...
(BJJ) born in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, Brazil
Brazil
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. He is the eldest of the five Machado Brothers, known for BJJ, that also includes Roger
Roger Machado MMA
Roger Machado is an 7th degree Red & Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu earning his rank under Carlos Gracie, Jr. Roger is the second oldest of the Machado brothers behind Carlos Machado.-Biography:...
, Rigan
Rigan Machado
Rigan Machado is an 8th degree red and black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu earning his rank under Carlos Gracie Jr. He is a former Jiu-Jitsu world champion and a veteran of the ADCC. Machado holds a victory over Ron Tripp, the only person credited with a victory over Rickson Gracie...
, Jean Jaques
Jean Jacques Machado
Jean Jacques Machado is one of the five Machado brothers, including Carlos, Roger, Rigan and John, renowned for their Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills...
and John
John Machado
John Machado is a 6th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is a former Jiu-Jitsu world, national, and state champion, and a two-time Pan American Games Sambo champion.Machado also won many Judo tournaments as a black belt...
. He currently runs BJJ schools across the United States
United States
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.
Early life
Carlos started martial arts at the age of four. His main instructor throughout his life was his cousin Carlos Gracie, Jr.Carlos Gracie, Jr.
Carlos "Carlinhos" Gracie, Jr. is a 7th degree Red and Black Belt URL accessed on June 7, 2009 in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu . He started the Gracie Barra Academy in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is head of the Gracie Barra, one of the largest and most successful worldwide Jiu-Jitsu associations...
but he has also trained with Helio Gracie
Hélio Gracie
Hélio Gracie was a Brazilian martial artist who, together with his brother Carlos Gracie, founded the martial art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, known internationally as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu...
, Carlson Gracie
Carlson Gracie
Carlson Gracie, Sr. was a practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He was the eldest son of Carlos Gracie, founder of the system with his uncle Hélio Gracie, and learned the art from his uncle and his father. He was a member of the legendary Gracie family.- Biography :Carlson Gracie would later split...
, Rolls Gracie
Rolls Gracie
Rolls Gracie was a notable practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a member of the Gracie family.- Biography :...
, Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie is a Brazilian 8th degree black and red belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a retired mixed martial artist. He is a member of the Gracie family: the son of Hélio Gracie, brother to Rorion and Relson Gracie, and half-brother to Rolker, Royce, Robin and Royler Gracie.-Biography:Rickson...
, Crolin Gracie
Crolin Gracie
Crolin Gracie is an 7th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu earning his rank under Carlos Gracie Jr. and is a son of the legendary Carlos Gracie. He's a member of the legendary Gracie family. Crolin has been training since the age of 11 notably at the famous Rolls Gracie Academy Copacabana...
, Rillion Gracie
Rillion Gracie
Rilion Gracie is a martial artist and a prominent member of the Gracie family. He is the youngest son and 20th child of Carlos Gracie the founder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, and holds the rank of 6th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu...
and his brothers. While in Brazil, he has successfully competed in several tournaments at state and national level.
Moving to the USA
In April 1990 he moved to Los AngelesLos Ángeles
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, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. There he met martial arts movie star Chuck Norris
Chuck Norris
Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris is an American martial artist and actor. After serving in the United States Air Force, he began his rise to fame as a martial artist and has since founded his own school, Chun Kuk Do...
, who was instrumental in promoting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the Machado family
Machado family
The Machado family refers to the lineage of Brazilian mixed martial artists and Grapplers. They are known for being the founders of RCJ Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu...
. Since then, Mr. Norris has been one of the greatest advocates of Machado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Carlos lived in Los Angeles until the end of 1995, when he moved to the city of Dallas, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. There he taught Brazilian jiu-jitsu out of the same building in which Chuck Norris's television show "Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger is an American television action crime drama series created by Leslie Greif and Paul Haggis, and starring Chuck Norris as a member of the Texas Ranger Division. The show aired on CBS in the spring of 1993, with the first season consisting of three pilot episodes. Eight full...
" was filmed. That allowed Machado not only to teach at his studio, but also to take part in many episodes of that popular show. He often assisted on choreographing fight scenes with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Besides running his school, Machado has been involved in competition, winning twice the Pan American of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (97/98), several events in the U.S. (U.S Open 98/99), and the World Master's Championships (2000) in two weight divisions (middle weight and open class).
He currently holds the highest rank of this style in the Southwest (Eighth Degree Black Belt).
Mestre Carlos Machado is considered the "father" of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Texas.
Carlos has built one of the fastest growing affiliate school programs in the country, which now includes representatives in Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, Philadelphia, North Carolina, South Carolina, New York, Rhode Island, Mississippi, Georgia, Michigan, England, France, Australia and Mexico.