Professional Background

  • Red/Black Belt - Jean Jacques Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Director/Head Instructor - Jean Jacques Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tarzana Academy
  • 2011 Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame Instructor of the Year
  • Founder - Jean Jacques Machado Global Online Training Program
  • Author - "The Grappler's Handbook Vol. 1"
  • Author - "The Grappler's Handbook Vol. 2 Tactics for Defense"
  • Author - "Championship Grappling Techniques"
  • Author - "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Techniques"
  • Founder - World Grappling Games Federation
  • UFAF (United Fighting Arts Federation)
  • LAPD Consultant - Defensive Tactics
  • Sheriff's Department - Defensive Tactics Supervisor
  • American Federation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Law School - Rio De Janeiro, Brazil