Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes are taught for people who have a recreational interest in the martial arts as well as those who wish to compete in sport grappling, Jiu-Jitsu competitions, as well as MMA. The environment at our locations is a friendly one that provides instruction from world class instructors. We train with both GI and No GI.
Our team is under the legendary Rigan Machado, of the World Famous Machado Brothers, is an eighth degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is widely considered a legend for his Jiu-Jitsu and all around grappling expertise. Before leaving Brazil in 1988, Rigan was an 8 time Rio De Janeiro State Heavyweight and Open Class Jiu-Jitsu Champion, and an 8 time Brazilian National Heavyweight and Open Class Jiu-Jitsu Champion. Since then, he has become a Pan American and 4X World Champion in Jiu-Jitsu, as well as a 3 time U.S. National Champion.
The Machado Brothers have developed their system of Jiu-Jitsu (gentle art) over the last 25 years. The Jiu-Jitsu they learned in Brazil has been refined by their clan into a modern and unique style which is increasingly popular in the United States.
Emanating from Brazil, their family has demonstrated the effectiveness of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in many "no rules" tournaments. The Machado Brothers, advancing their spirit of a top-quality fighting style tempered with humility and friendship, have kept away from these types of violent and decisive exhibitions. They have demonstrated their superiority on the mat, winning numerous Brazilian championships and national and world titles in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Russian sambo and even western wrestling. The system is rooted in one-on-one ground fighting, achieving superior position for joint locks, chokes and strikes.
Since basing themselves in the United States, the Brothers have continued to develop their grappling style, branching out into all styles of grappling in search of new techniques and concepts.
The Machados" philosophy is not to prove or impose their system onto other styles or martial artists. Their main concern is to share what they have, always with their minds open for new ideas. This attitude has helped the Machados" to establish themselves in the martial arts community and given them many friends and followers. Their attitude of balance is reflected not only in the way they fight, but also in the healthy lifestyle they have adopted since childhood. The Machado brothers remain very close and are a great example of how family is important.
