Carlos Machado 8th Degree Black Belt
Nephew of Carlos and Helio Gracie the Founders of
Brazilian Jiujitsu
Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Background: Over 38 years in the Martial Arts
8th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Owner/ Head Instructor of Machado Jiu-Jitsu in Dallas, Texas
Titles
Rio de Janeiro Jiu-Jitsu State Championships Middleweight division champion - 1982/’83/’84/’85/’86/’87/’88/’89/’92 (After 1990 Carlos came to the U.S
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Championships Middleweight division champion 1983/’84/’85/’86/’87/’88/’89
Winner of 1997 Black Belt Super fight at the Rickson Gracie International Tournament
Winner of the 1997 and 1998 Pan American Light Heavyweight division
Winner of the 1999 US Open Super fight
Competitor at 2000 Abu Dhabi competition
2000 Mundial Masters Open Class and Middleweight champion
2005 Voted “Best BJJ Instructor in 2005” by Budo International Hall of Fame
2006 Voted “Instructor of the Year 2006” by Budo International Hall of Fame
From 2000-2006 Carlos Machado has been very ambitious creating not only his Association and Academy but also his family.
2007 Instructor of the year: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Action Magazine
2008 Hall of Fame Award: BJJ Instructor of the year - Action Magazine
