Carlos Machado (fighter)

Carlos Machado
Born (1963-11-09) November 9, 1963 (age 61)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
ResidenceFrisco, Texas, United States
StyleRCJ Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Teacher(s)Carlos Gracie, Rolls Gracie, Carlos Gracie, Jr.
Rank8th deg. BJJ coral belt[1]
Notable studentsChuck Norris, Travis Lutter, Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson, Anthony Perosh, Elvis Sinosic, Johnny Lee Smith, Daniel O'Brien, Rafael Lovato Jr
Websitehttp://www.carlosmachado.net/
http://www.rcjmachadobjj.com
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Carlos Machado (born November 9, 1963) 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 Jacques and John. He is also the brother-in-law of UFC fighter Stephen Thompson.[2] He currently runs BJJ schools across the United States, Australia, Canada and Mexico.[3][4]

  1. ^ "Carlos Machado Receives His Red And White Coral Belt - Jitsmagazine.com". Archived from the original on 2020-10-12.
  2. ^ "UFC 160's Stephen Thompson only 'Wonderboy' after sister looked after him as kid - MMAjunkie". Mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-02-28.
  3. ^ "Carlos Machado".
  4. ^ "Master Carlos Machado Talks Keanu Reeves, Chuck Norris, And Rickson's Red Belt".