Jean Jacques Machado Retreat — Grappler's Retreat

Jean Jacques Machado headlines a multi-day retreat hosted by Grappler's Retreat in Mendocino, California on March 29, 2027. Grappler's Retreat is a boutique BJJ camp series that brings legendary black belts to the Mendocino coast for immersive training away from a typical gym environment, and this edition puts one of the sport's most technical and decorated teachers on the mats. Jean Jacques Machado is a member of the famed Machado family, cousins and childhood training partners of the Gracies, and a black belt with decades of teaching experience that has included instructing UFC champions and Hollywood actors alongside everyday students. He is widely regarded for adapting his game around a congenital hand difference, which pushed him toward an unusually technical, leverage-based style that keeps him a sought-after instructor at seminars and camps worldwide. Because specific gi/no-gi format, price and belt-level guidance have not been published yet, prospective attendees should check the Grappler's Retreat listing or contact the host directly for registration details.