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Rigan Machado (born 2 July 1966) is an American martial arts instructor. He is an 8th degree red and White 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. [1]
Rigan Machado (born 2 July 1966 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is an 8th degree red and white 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.
Rigan Machado is a red & black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, having been the very first black belt graded by Carlos Gracie Junior. Rigan is the nephew of Gracie Jiu Jitsu founder, Carlos Gracie (Senior), having been amongst the toughest BJJ competitors of the 1980s.
Master Rigan Machado is a living legend in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is considered by many to be one of the greatest grappler to ever walk the face of the planet. Master Rigan holds the prestigious Red and White Belt and is nephew of the Legendary Grandmaster Carlos Gracie.
Master Rigan Machado is a living legend in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is considered by many to be the greatest grappler to ever walk the face of the planet. Master Rigan holds the prestigious Red and White Belt and is nephew of the Legendary
Rigan Machado is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor and former professional competitor from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. If his name didn’t make it obvious, Rigan Machado is one of the 5 Machado brothers who trained under the Gracies during the early days of martial arts.
Welcome to the Rigan Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association! Team Rigan Machado is the premier destination for anyone interested in learning the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Our students range from professional fighters to businessmen, but on the mat everyone quickly becomes part of the same Jiu-Jitsu family.
