Carlos Machado (fighter)

Carlos Machado
Born (1963-11-09) November 9, 1963
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
StyleCarlos Mahcado Jiu-Jitsu
TeachersCarlos Gracie, Rolls Gracie, Carlos Gracie, Jr.
Rank8th deg. BJJ coral belt
Other information
Notable studentsChuck Norris, Travis Lutter, Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson, Anthony Perosh, Elvis Sinosic, Johnny Lee Smith, Daniel O'Brien, Rafael Lovato Sr., Rafael Lovato Jr, Brandon McCaghren, Johnny Hernandez
Websitehttp://www.cmjjassociation.com

Carlos Machado (born November 9, 1963) is a former world master's champion in Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is the eldest of the five Machado Brothers, known for BJJ, that also includes Roger, Rigan, Jean Jacques and John. He is also the brother-in-law of UFC fighter Stephen Thompson. He currently runs BJJ schools across the United States, Australia, Canada and Mexico.

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