Jean Jacques Machado

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Jean-Jacques Machado
Born	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Residence	Tarzana, California, United States
Martial art practiced	RCJ Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Teacher(s)	Carlos Gracie
Rank	6th Degree Black Belt
Notable students	Eddie Bravo, Dan Inosanto, John Will
Website	http://www.jeanjacquesmachado.com

Jean Jacques Machado is one of five brothers of the Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu family, the others being Carlos, Roger, Rigan and John. He has a disfigured left hand only having a thumb and a little finger. Despite this, he is known for his grappling skills. He has won ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championships in his weight division and came runner up in the open division in 2001.

[edit] Biography

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Jean Jacques began his Jiu-Jitsu training over twenty years ago. He 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 Jean Jacques arrived in the United States to continue his competitive success. Dominating the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scene both in the US and in international competition, Jean Jacques is one of the most admired and respected Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners in the world today.

Jean Jacques's talents have been showcased in several major motion pictures and television appearances. Jean Jacques is currently involved in the production of a series of instructional books as well as numerous teaching and training aids for the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Recognized and respected equally for his outstanding fighting and competitive accomplishments, as well as his technical, teaching and coaching expertise, Jean Jacques is in demand throughout the world as one of the foremost authorities in the field of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

[edit] Professional titles

Rio De Janeiro Jiu-Jitsu State Championships Cruiser Weight Champion 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987,1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Championships Cruiser Weight Champion 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987,1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992

Sambo Wrestling Championships National and Pan American Cruiser Weight Champion 1993 Oklahoma - 1st Place 1994 San Diego, CA - 1st Place

Grappling Style Challenge Japan 1995 - Champion

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu American Championships 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Black Belt Super Challenge Championships 1998 - Champion

Abu Dhabi Submission Wrestling World Championships 1999 - Champion - 66k-76k Division 1st Place Most Technical Fighter Award

Abu Dhabi Submission Wrestling World Championships 2000 - 66k-76k Division Silver Medalist

Black Belt Super Challenge 2000 - Champion

Abu Dhabi Submission Wrestling World Championships 2001 - Open Division Silver Medalist Best Match Award Fastest Submission Award

Abu Dhabi Submission Wrestling World Championships 2005 - Superfight Runner Up

[edit] External links

• Jean Jacques Machado at the Internet Movie Database