with Rigan Machado (Machado Jiu-Jitsu)
Grand Master Rigan Machado teaches a seminar in Hammonton, New Jersey. Machado is a member of the legendary Machado family, longtime Gracie training partners, with decades of teaching experience in Los Angeles. The seminar runs November 14, 2026.
Grand Master Rigan Machado teaches a seminar in Hammonton, New Jersey on November 14, 2026, giving New Jersey grapplers a rare opportunity to train directly under one of the sport's most senior living black belts. Rigan Machado is a member of the legendary Machado family, cousins and childhood training partners of the Gracies, and has spent decades teaching jiu-jitsu in the Los Angeles area, where his students have included numerous Hollywood actors and UFC fighters. Now recognized at one of the sport's highest belt ranks, Machado's seminars typically emphasize fundamentals, position, and control developed over a lifetime in the art rather than flashy competition-only technique. Specific gi/no-gi format, belt-level guidance, and price for this session have not been published, so check the Eventbrite listing for current details.
Rigan Machado
Rigan Machado, nephew of Carlos Gracie Sr., was the first black belt awarded by Carlos Gracie Jr. and now holds an 8th-degree red-and-black coral belt. He was one of the original instructors teaching out of Rorion Gracie's garage in the early days of BJJ in America and runs his academy in Beverly Hills, CA.
Who is teaching this seminar?
Grand Master Rigan Machado, a member of the Machado family and one of the sport's most senior black belts.
Where and when is it?
November 14, 2026 in Hammonton, New Jersey.
How do I register?
Through the Eventbrite link on this listing.
Is this seminar gi or no-gi?
Not specified in the listing -- check the Eventbrite page or contact the organizer.
What belt levels can attend?
No restriction has been published; the seminar is likely appropriate for a broad range of experience given Machado's fundamentals-focused teaching style.
Is there a refund policy?
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