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Podcast: Everyday Martial Artist
Episode: Rigan Machado – BJJ – EP263
Description: My guest today is a living link to the roots of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and one of the art’s most respected teachers.
Born into the legendary Machado family of Rio de Janeiro, Rigan Machado grew up immersed in a tradition that helped shape modern Jiu-Jitsu as we know it. Under the direct influence of Grandmaster Carlos Gracie Jr., he developed a deep, principle-based understanding of the art—one rooted not just in technique, but in timing, leverage, and adaptability.
After relocating to the United States, Rigan became a central figure in the worldwide growth of Braz...