Rigan Machado is a seventh degree black belt, considered a near
legend for his Jiu-Jitsu and all around Grappling expertise, and
is one of the top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructors in the world.
Many experts in the field of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu high regard him
as one of the most talented technicians and teachers who ever came
from the Gracie Family.
A direct student of his uncle, the art's founder Carlos Gracie,
Rigan is also one of the systems best instructors. Being
one of grappling's most storied figures and a champion, Rigan was
one the first black belts to move to the United
States.
His Accomplishments Include:
8 time Rio De Janeiro State Heavyweight
Open Class Rio De Janeiro State Jiu-Jitsu Champion
8 time Brazilian National Heavyweight Champion
Open Class Brazilian National Heavyweight JiuJitsu Champion
Pan American Champion
3x U.S. National Champion
Placed second in the 1994 Sambo World Championships without ever
actually practicing the art of Sambo
Undefeated in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in more than 15 years of
competition.
This is going to be a great weekend so don't miss out.
