Jean Jacques Machado

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jean Jacques Machado
Occupation	Martial Artist
Date Of Birth	Feb 12, 1968(1968-02-12)
Age	56
Birthplace	Rio de Janeiro
Country	Brazil
Horoscope	Aquarius

Jean Jacques Machado Biography

Jean Jacques Machado is one of the most popular and richest Martial Artist who was born on February 12, 1968 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner who is known for having won the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championships. In 2005, he was a runner-up at the Superfight event during the Abu Dhabi Submission Wrestling World Championships.

He defeated Hayato Sakurai in a 1999 fight.

Machado was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and suffered birth defects resulting from amniotic band syndrome, which left him with only the thumb and the little finger on his left hand. Despite this congenital problem, which directly affects the skill of gripping, he began his Jiu-Jitsu training over thirty years ago and dominated the competitive arena of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in his native country, capturing every major title and competition award from 1982 through 1992.

In 1992, Machado arrived in the United States where he continued competing successfully.

He is one of the five Machado brothers.

Jean Jacques Machado Net Worth

Jean Jacques Machado is one of the richest Martial Artist from Brazil. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jean Jacques Machado 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

During his infancy he suffered from amniotic band syndrome.

He was promoted to 7th degree red-and-black belt in 2011.

Jean Jacques Machado (born February 12, 1968) is a renowned Brazilian Jiu jitsu practitioner. He is one of the five Machado brothers (Carlos, Roger, Rigan and John). Machado is nephew of BJJ co-founder and Grandmaster Carlos Gracie, and learned the martial art from an early age.

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Facts & Trivia

Jean Ranked on the list of most popular Martial Artist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Brazil. Jean Jacques Machado celebrates birthday on February 12 of every year.

Top Facts about Jean Jacques Machado

1. Jean Jacques Machado is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt.
2. He was born on January 31, 1967 in Rio de Janeiro.
3. Machado has won numerous BJJ championships and tournaments.
4. He is one of the famous Machado brothers who are all BJJ masters.
5. Jean Jacques has trained many high-level MMA fighters including Chuck Liddell and Mario Sperry.
6. He founded the Jean Jacques Machado Academy in Tarzana, California in 1990.
7. Machado has authored several books on BJJ techniques and philosophy.
8. He is known for his innovative approach to teaching and training BJJ.
9. In 2019, he was awarded the prestigious Red Belt by Rickson Gracie.
10. Jean Jacques continues to teach and promote BJJ around the world today.

What happened Jean Jacques Machado hand?

Machado was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and suffered birth defects resulting from amniotic band syndrome, which left him with only the thumb and the little finger on his left hand.

Is Jean Jacques Machado a Gracie?

Jean Jacques Machado was born on February 12, 1968, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Born with Amniotic Band Syndrome, which left him without fingers on his left hand, Machado is related to the Gracie family from his mother’s side of the family , given that Lair (Carlos Gracie Junior’s mother) is Jean Jacques aunt.

Who gave Jean Jacques His black belt?

Jean-Jacques is one of five Machado brothers, all of them earned black belts under Master Carlos Gracie Jr. , their cousin. Jean-Jacques was born with Amniotic Band Syndrome, which is a disorder when a fetus’ limbs fail to develop normally, and in his case it resulted in Machado not having any fingers on his left hand.

How are the Gracies and machados related?

Family connection to Gracie family and his siblings, and affinal cousins to the rest of the second generation of Gracie martial artists. Along with their Gracie cousins, the Machados are pioneers of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the United States. They are according to age, Carlos, Roger, Rigan, Jean Jacques and John.

What is the difference between Machado and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu?

The Machado brothers, relatives of the Gracies, sometimes call what they do “Machado Jiu-Jitsu.” They have their own spin on certain technical details or training methods (like any experienced instructors will), but they still fall under the wider umbrella of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.