Description
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu master and the eldest of the five Machado brothers. He met
Chuck Norris in 1988 and became Norris's primary BJJ instructor. Norris
earned his BJJ black belt under Carlos. Carlos taught Norris on the set of
Walker, Texas Ranger where he ran an academy in the same building. He also
appeared in episodes of the show as a stunt coordinator and actor.
Teachers (2)
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Rolls Gracie
linkBrazilian jiu-jitsu
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CMJJ Gear states Carlos was taught and mentored directly by Rolls Gracie in
Copacabana, training with him until Rolls' death in 1982, when Carlos was a
blue belt
"After moving to the southern part of Rio de Janeiro, Copacabana, Master
Carlos Machado was taught and mentored directly by the legendary Rolls Gracie.
Master Carlos was very close with Rolls, and trained with him until Rolls'
sudden and untimely death."
— CMJJ Gear. History of CMJJ and Statement of
Doctrine
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"Throughout his childhood and early life in Jiu-Jitsu, his main instructor
was his cousin, Carlos Gracie Jr but he has also trained with Helio, Carlson,
Rolls and Rickson Gracie at various points during his development."
— Lindsey, Alex. (2020). Carlos Machado Receives His
Red And White Coral Belt (Jitsmagazine). Jits Magazinelinkinfo
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Carlos Gracie Jr.
linkBrazilian jiu-jitsu
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(1982)
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BJJ Heroes lineage lists Carlos Gracie Jr. as Carlos Machado's teacher
(Maeda > Carlos Gracie Sr. > Carlos Gracie Junior > Carlos Machado);
CMJJ Gear notes he continued training with the Gracie family after Rolls'
death
"A black belt under Gracie Barra founder Carlos Gracie Junior"
— BJJ Heroes. Carlos Machado (BJJ Heroes). BJJ Heroes
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"After this family tragedy, Master Carlos and his brothers continued to
train with the Gracie family."
— CMJJ Gear. History of CMJJ and Statement of
Doctrine
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"Throughout his childhood and early life in Jiu-Jitsu, his main instructor
was his cousin, Carlos Gracie Jr"
— Lindsey, Alex. (2020). Carlos Machado Receives His
Red And White Coral Belt (Jitsmagazine). Jits Magazinelinkinfo
"His main instructor throughout his life was his cousin Carlos Gracie,
Jr."
— Wikipedia contributors. (2026). Carlos Machado
(fighter). Wikipedia (English)linkinfo
Ranks (1)
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receipt_longRed-and-black belt, degree 8
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BJJ Ranking System
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Jitsmagazine reports Carlos received his coral belt from his brothers in 2020;
CMJJ Gear (his own association) states he is currently an 8th degree coral belt;
Wikipedia corroborates the 8th degree rank. The belt was awarded by his brothers
(with Francisco Mansur as intended presenter), not by Carlos Gracie Jr.
"Carlos Machado is the eldest of the five famous Machado brothers and was
just awarded with his red and white belt, commonly referred to as the coral
belt, from all four of his siblings at the same time."
— Lindsey, Alex. (2020). Carlos Machado Receives His
Red And White Coral Belt (Jitsmagazine). Jits Magazinelinkinfo
"Currently an 8th degree Coral Belt"
— History of CMJJ and Statement of Doctrine
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Students (2)
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John Carmack
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Carmack states directly on JRE
"My wife for Christmas one year got me a year of private lessons with
Carlos Machado. ... I was in a situation where I had Armadillo Aerospace, my
rocketry company at the time, we had enough space. So I had a whole bunch of
mats set out there and I would work with Carlos and one of the other guys there
on Saturdays."
— (2019). The Joe Rogan Experiencelinkinfo
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Chuck Norris
linkBrazilian jiu-jitsu
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(1988)
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Carlos Machado was Norris's primary BJJ instructor from 1988 onward; Norris
earned his black belt under Carlos; confirmed by multiple sources
"Chuck Norris went on to earn his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under
Carlos Machado"
— Chuck Norris sparring BJJ with Carlos Machado
(MixedMartialArts.com)link
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