Jean Jacques Machado

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Jean-Jacques Machado
Born (1968-02-12) February 12, 1968 (age 56)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Residence Los Angeles, California, United States
Style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Teacher(s) Carlos Gracie Jr., Rickson Gracie, Rolls Gracie
Rank7th degree red and black Coral belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [1] [2]
Notable students Eddie Bravo, Dan Inosanto, Joe Rogan, Richard Norton, Chris D'Elia, Chuck Norris, Todd White, Mark Mireles, Marcel Santos
Website www.jeanjacquesmachado.com
Jean Jacques Machado
Medal record
Representing Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Men's Grappling
ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1999 Abu Dhabi77 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2000 Abu Dhabi77 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2001 Abu DhabiAbsolute

Jean Jacques Machado (born February 12, 1968) is a Brazilian Jiu jitsu practitioner. He is one of the five Machado brothers (Carlos, Roger, Rigan and John). Machado is nephew of BJJ co-founder and Grandmaster Carlos Gracie, and learned the martial art from an early age. [3]

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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. [4] As a result of his achievements in the sport, he was inducted to the ADCC Hall of Fame as part of the 2024 class. [5]

Biography

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.[ citation needed ]

In 1992, Machado arrived in the United States where he continued competing successfully.

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. [1] This prestigious promotion is in recognition of Machado's 25 years as a black belt instructor, competitor and champion. [6]

Coaching career

Since retiring from competition, Machado has focused his time on coaching students instead. He famously taught both 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu founder Eddie Bravo [7] and podcaster Joe Rogan, along with a number of other celebrities and prominent martial arts figures like Freddie Prinze Jr. [8] and Dan Inosanto. [9]

Machado served as a coach alongside Roger Gracie, Rigan Machado, and Dean Lister on season 6 of the Professional Grappling Federation on April 21 to 26, 2024. [10] Machado led Team X-Martial at the tournament, [11] and they won the team title. [12]

Professional titles

Cruiserweight Champion: 11 consecutive years (1982–1992)
Cruiserweight Champion: 11 consecutive years (1982–1992)
National and Pan American Cruiserweight Champion
1993 Oklahoma - 1st Place
1994 San Diego, California - 1st Place
1995 - Champion
4 consecutive years (1995–1998)
1998 - Champion
2000 - Champion
1999 - 66–76 kg Division Gold Medalist, Most Technical Fighter Award [4]
2000 - 66–76 kg Division Silver Medalist
2001 - Absolute Division Silver Medalist, Best Match Award, Fastest Submission Award
2005 - Superfight Runner Up

Instructor lineage

Jigoro Kano → Tomita Tsunejirō → Mitsuyo Maeda → Carlos Gracie Sr. → Hélio Gracie → Rickson Gracie → Jean Jacques Machado

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
1 match0 wins1 loss
By knockout01
By submission00
By decision00
ResultRecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss0-1 Flag of the United States.svg Frank Trigg TKO (corner stoppage) VTJ 1998 - Vale Tudo Japan 1998 October 25, 199830:20 Flag of Japan.svg Urayasu, Chiba, Japan

Submission grappling record

16 Matches, 12 Wins (10 Submissions), 4 Losses
ResultRec.OpponentMethodEventDivisionDateLocation
Loss12-4 Flag of the United States.svg Dean Lister PointsADCC 2005SuperfightMay 29, 2005 Flag of the United States.svg Los Angeles, CA
Loss12-3 Flag of Brazil.svg Ricardo Arona PointsADCC 2001AbsoluteApril 13, 2001 Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Abu Dhabi
Win12-2 Flag of Brazil.svg Ricardo Almeida Points
Win11-2 Flag of Brazil.svg Márcio Cruz Submission (kneebar)
Win10-2 Flag of Japan.svg Tsuyoshi Kohsaka Submission (armbar)
Loss9-2 Flag of the United States.svg Matt Serra Penalty–77 kgApril 11, 2001
Win9-1 Flag of Russia.svg Serguei OnishukSubmission (rear naked choke)
Loss8-1 Flag of Brazil.svg Renzo Gracie AdvantageADCC 2000–77 kgMarch 2, 2000 Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Abu Dhabi
Win8-0 Flag of Brazil.svg Leo Vieira Points
Win7-0 Flag of the United States.svg Mikey Burnett Submission (ezekiel choke)March 1, 2000
Win6-0 Flag of Brazil.svg Marcio BarbosaSubmission (rear naked choke)
Win5-0 Flag of Japan.svg Caol Uno Submission (rear naked choke)ADCC 1999–77 kgFebruary 25, 1999 Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Abu Dhabi
Win4-0 Flag of Japan.svg Hayato Sakurai Submission (rear naked choke)
Win3-0 Flag of the United States.svg Micah PittmanSubmission (rear naked choke)February 24, 1999
Win2-0 Flag of the United States.svg Ryan HarveySubmission (rear naked choke)
Win1-0 Flag of Japan.svg Yuki Nakai Submission (triangle choke) Shooto: Vale Tudo Perception SuperfightSeptember 26, 1995 Flag of Japan.svg Tokyo

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