Description

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and ADCC Hall of Fame inductee (2024). One of the five Machado brothers. He is a nephew of Carlos Gracie and an ADCC Submission Wrestling World Champion. Chuck Norris helped the Machado brothers open their first jiu-jitsu school in the United States.

Teachers (1)

• 
  Carlos Gracie Jr.

  linkBrazilian jiu-jitsu 3

  Confirmed

  The JJM Association states Machado was awarded his black belt at age 18 by Carlos Gracie Jr.; BJJ Heroes notes he trained with Carlos Jr. at Rolls Gracie's academy

  expand_morefact_checkassessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  2 sources

  fact_check

  The JJM Association states Machado was awarded his black belt at age 18 by Carlos Gracie Jr.; BJJ Heroes notes he trained with Carlos Jr. at Rolls Gracie's academy

  assessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  "He was awarded his Black Belt at 18 years old by Carlos Gracie Jr."

  — Jean Jacques Machado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association. Jean Jacques Machado - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Associationlinkinfo

  "Regarded as one of Carlos Gracie Junior's top students in the 1980's"

  — BJJ Heroes. Jean Jacques Machado (BJJ Heroes). BJJ Heroeslinkinfo

Ranks (3)

• linkBrazilian jiu-jitsu

  receipt_longBlack belt 3

  Confirmed

  The JJM Association states Machado was awarded his black belt at age 18 by Carlos Gracie Jr., corroborated by his Wikipedia infobox rank

  BJJ Ranking System

  granted by Carlos Gracie Jr.

  expand_morefact_checkassessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  2 sources

  fact_check

  The JJM Association states Machado was awarded his black belt at age 18 by Carlos Gracie Jr., corroborated by his Wikipedia infobox rank

  assessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  "He was awarded his Black Belt at 18 years old by Carlos Gracie Jr."

  — Jean Jacques Machado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association. Jean Jacques Machado - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Associationlinkinfo

  Jean Jacques Machado (Wikipedia EN)linkinfo

  receipt_longRed-and-black belt, degree 7 3

  Confirmed

  JJM Association and Wikipedia both state Machado received his 7th degree coral belt from Rickson Gracie on June 6, 2011

  BJJ Ranking System (2011-06-06)

  granted by Rickson Gracie

  expand_morefact_checkassessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  2 sources

  fact_check

  JJM Association and Wikipedia both state Machado received his 7th degree coral belt from Rickson Gracie on June 6, 2011

  assessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  "In 2011 Jean Jacques was awarded his Coral Belt (7th degree Red/Black) by none other than legendary master Rickson Gracie."

  — Jean Jacques Machado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association. Jean Jacques Machado - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Associationlinkinfo

  "On June 6, 2011, in a private ceremony held at the Rickson Gracie Academy in West Los Angeles, Machado was promoted to a 7th degree red-and-black belt."

  — Wikipedia contributors. (2026). Jean Jacques Machado. Wikipedia (English)linkinfo

  receipt_longRed-and-black belt, degree 8 3

  Confirmed

  Jitsmagazine reports Machado was promoted to 8th degree coral belt by Rickson Gracie, announced on his official Instagram; Wikipedia gives the date of March 29, 2025

  BJJ Ranking System (2025-03-29)

  granted by Rickson Gracie

  expand_morefact_checkassessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  2 sources

  fact_check

  Jitsmagazine reports Machado was promoted to 8th degree coral belt by Rickson Gracie, announced on his official Instagram; Wikipedia gives the date of March 29, 2025

  assessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  "BJJ legend Jean Jacques Machado has just been promoted to 8th degree coral belt by a fellow legendary grappler from the era just before his, Rickson Gracie."

  — de Souza, Diogo. (2025). Jean Jacques Machado Promoted To 8th Degree Coral Belt By Rickson Gracie (Jitsmagazine). Jits Magazinelinkinfo

  "He then received the 8th degree on his black belt from Rickson Gracie on March 29, 2025."

  — Wikipedia contributors. (2026). Jean Jacques Machado. Wikipedia (English)linkinfo

Students (3)

• 
  Joe Rogan

  linkBrazilian jiu-jitsu 3

  Confirmed

  Multiple sources confirm Jean Jacques Machado awarded Rogan his gi black belt

  (1997)

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  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  1 source

  fact_check

  Multiple sources confirm Jean Jacques Machado awarded Rogan his gi black belt

  assessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  "Joe Rogan was awarded his black belt by Jean Jacques Machado in the gi"

  — Ryan, Sean. (2025). Behind the Scenes: Where and How Joe Rogan Trains Brazilian Jiu Jitsulinkinfo
• Ed
  Eddie Bravo

  linkBrazilian jiu-jitsu 3

  Confirmed

  Eddie Bravo earned his black belt under Jean Jacques Machado, well-documented in multiple sources

  (1995-2003)

  expand_morefact_checkassessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  1 source

  fact_check

  Eddie Bravo earned his black belt under Jean Jacques Machado, well-documented in multiple sources

  assessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  Ryan, Sean. (2025). Behind the Scenes: Where and How Joe Rogan Trains Brazilian Jiu Jitsulinkinfo
• 
  Chuck Norris

  linkBrazilian jiu-jitsu 2

  Probable

  Jean Jacques Machado was part of the Machado brothers team that taught Norris; Norris helped them open their school

  expand_morefact_checkassessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  2 sources

  fact_check

  Jean Jacques Machado was part of the Machado brothers team that taught Norris; Norris helped them open their school

  assessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  "We have one amazing human being and student, which happens to be Chuck Norris"

  — Jean Jacques Machado Pays Tribute to Chuck Norris for Launching Their Jiu-Jitsu School (BJJDoc)link

  Jean Jacques Machado (Wikipedia EN)linkinfo

Sources