Jean-Jacques Machado
Born (1968-02-12) February 12, 1968
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
ResidenceWarner Center, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States
StyleRCJ Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Teacher(s)Carlos Gracie Jr., Rickson Gracie, Rolls Gracie
Rank7th deg. BJJ red and black Coral belt[1][2]
Notable studentsEddie Bravo, Dan Inosanto, Joe Rogan, Richard Norton, Chris D'Elia, Chuck Norris, Todd White, Mark Mireles
Websitewww.jeanjacquesmachado.com
Jean Jacques Machado
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
Men's Grappling
ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship
Gold medal – first place 1999 Abu Dhabi77 kg
Silver medal – second place 2000 Abu Dhabi77 kg
Silver medal – second place 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]

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.

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]

Professional titles

  • Rio de Janeiro Jiu-Jitsu State Championships
Cruiserweight Champion: 11 consecutive years (1982–1992)
  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Championships
Cruiserweight Champion: 11 consecutive years (1982–1992)
  • Sambo Wrestling Championships
National and Pan American Cruiserweight Champion
1993 Oklahoma - 1st Place
1994 San Diego, California - 1st Place
  • Grappling Style Challenge Japan
1995 - Champion
  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu American Championships
4 consecutive years (1995–1998)
  • Black Belt Super Challenge Championships
1998 - Champion
2000 - Champion
  • Abu Dhabi Submission Wrestling World Championships
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 KanoTomita TsunejirōMitsuyo MaedaCarlos Gracie Sr.Hélio Gracie → Rickson Gracie → Jean Jacques Machado

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
1 match 0 wins 1 loss
By knockout 0 1
By submission 0 0
By decision 0 0
Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 0-1 United States Frank Trigg TKO (corner stoppage) VTJ 1998 - Vale Tudo Japan 1998 October 25, 1998 3 0:20 Japan Urayasu, Chiba, Japan

Submission grappling record

16 Matches, 12 Wins (10 Submissions), 4 Losses
Result Rec. Opponent Method Event Division Date Location
Loss12-4United States Dean ListerPointsADCC 2005SuperfightMay 29, 2005United States Los Angeles, CA
Loss12-3Brazil Ricardo AronaPointsADCC 2001AbsoluteApril 13, 2001United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi
Win12-2Brazil Ricardo AlmeidaPoints
Win11-2Brazil Márcio CruzSubmission (kneebar)
Win10-2Japan Tsuyoshi KohsakaSubmission (armbar)
Loss9-2United States Matt SerraPenalty–77 kgApril 11, 2001
Win9-1Russia Serguei OnishukSubmission (rear naked choke)
Loss8-1Brazil Renzo GracieAdvantageADCC 2000–77 kgMarch 2, 2000United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi
Win8-0Brazil Leo VieiraPoints
Win7-0United States Mikey BurnettSubmission (ezekiel choke)March 1, 2000
Win6-0Brazil Marcio BarbosaSubmission (rear naked choke)
Win5-0Japan Caol UnoSubmission (rear naked choke)ADCC 1999–77 kgFebruary 25, 1999United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi
Win4-0Japan Hayato SakuraiSubmission (rear naked choke)
Win3-0United States Micah PittmanSubmission (rear naked choke)February 24, 1999
Win2-0United States Ryan HarveySubmission (rear naked choke)
Win1-0Japan Yuki NakaiSubmission (triangle choke)Shooto: Vale Tudo PerceptionSuperfightSeptember 26, 1995Japan Tokyo

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "JEAN JACQUES MACHADO PROMOTED - DSTRYRsg". DSTRYRsg. June 8, 2011. Retrieved September 15, 2011.
  2. T.P. Grant (June 17, 2011). "Jean-Jacques Machado Receives Red/Black Belt From Rickson Gracie". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved June 29, 2011.
  3. "Oops 404". Archived from the original on September 7, 2009. Retrieved September 5, 2009.
  4. 1 2 "ADCC Results". Official ADCC results. Archived from the original on December 19, 2010. Retrieved September 15, 2011.
  5. Jones, Phil. "Jean Jacques Machado Added To ADCC Hall Of Fame For 2024". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  6. "Destroyer Submission Grappling And Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Jiu Jitsu Is Heritage: Jean Jacques Machado Promoted To Red/Black Belt By Rickson Gracie. The Photos Speak For Themselves". Dstryrsg. 2011-06-08. Retrieved 2016-02-28.
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