Rigan Machado

Quick Facts

Full Name	Rigan Machado
Occupation	Martial Artist
Date Of Birth	Jul 2, 1966(1966-07-02)
Age	58
Birthplace	Rio de Janeiro
Country	Brazil
Horoscope	Cancer

Rigan Machado Biography

Rigan Machado is one of the most popular and richest Martial Artist who was born on July 2, 1966 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Martial artist who is known for having an 8th degree red and black belt in Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu, earning his rank under Carlos Gracie Jr. He is a former Pan American Champion in both 1996 and 1997 and is a veteran medalist of the ADCC.

He teaches martial arts out of his Beverly Hills California Academy and has several celebrity students including Ashton Kutcher, Vin Diesel, and Charlie Hunnam.

He was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Rigan Machado Net Worth

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

He began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of five with his cousins. His uncle was the founder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Carlos Gracie, which put him on course to be a main competitor. At the age of 14, he began competing more seriously and began training every day.

He is sponsored by a sporting goods brand Sanabul and has an official product line within the company. He is also the commissioner of Jiu Jitsu World League.

Rigan Machado (born 2 July 1966 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is an 8th degree red and black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, earning his rank under Carlos Gracie Jr. He is a former Pan American Champion (1996, 1997 weight and absolute) and a veteran medalist of the ADCC. Machado currently teaches out of his Beverly Hills California Academy and is instructor to notable students Ashton Kutcher, Vin Diesel, Wiz Khalifa, Bryan Callen, and Charlie Hunnam from the television show Sons of Anarchy.

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Who is Rigan Machado Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Rigan Ranked on the list of most popular Martial Artist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Brazil. Rigan Machado celebrates birthday on July 2 of every year.

Top Facts about Rigan Machado

1. Rigan Machado is an 8th degree red and White belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
2. He began training at the age of five with his cousins, “The Gracie Family”.
3. Machado was awarded the first black belt under Gracie Barra founder Carlos Gracie Jr.
4. He is widely regarded as one of the top competitors in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu history.
5. He won several tournaments in judo, sambo, and wrestling.
6. Machado currently teaches at his school, “The Academy Beverly Hills”.
7. He is also the commissioner of Jiu Jitsu World League.
8. Many celebrities study under him, including Ashton Kutcher, Vin Diesel, Wiz Khalifa, Bryan Callen, and Charlie Hunnam.
9. Machado was born in Rio de Janeiro, one of five brothers in the Machado family.
10. When asked about his relationship with the Gracies, he said: “My mother’s sister married the founder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Carlos Gracie.”
11. He trained with his brothers, cousins and uncle Carlos Gracie, Sr.
12. In 1986, he publicly competed against Rickson Gracie at a Jiu-Jitsu competition.
13. He is a former Pan American Champion (1996, 1997 weight and absolute).
14. He was placed second at the 198 lbs division and third at the open class of the 1993 Pan American Sambo Championships in Chula Vista.
15. Machado was a veteran medalist of the ADCC.

Who did Rigan Machado get his black belt from?

Machado was awarded the first black belt under Gracie Barra founder Carlos Gracie Jr. and is one of the original teachers who taught in the garage of Rorion Gracie in the early days of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in America.

Is Ashton Kutcher a BJJ black belt?

TV and movie star Ashton Kutcher was awarded his brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, putting him just one step away from a black belt. A true A-list celebrity has leveled up in the “gentle art.”

Is Jean Jacques Machado a red belt?

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. This prestigious promotion is in recognition of Machado’s 25 years as a black belt instructor, competitor and champion.

What degree black belt is Jean Jacques Machado?

About the Author. Jean Jacques Machado is a sixth-degree black belt and the head instructor at the RCJ Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Tarzana, California.

What rank is Carlos Machado?

Carlos Machado
Teacher(s)| Carlos Gracie, Rolls Gracie, Carlos Gracie, Jr.
Rank| 8th Degree Coral Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu