The Source.
Not a Copy of a Copy.
Carlos Machado, 8th Degree Coral Belt, has taught the real art in the Dallas area since 1995. Most jiu-jitsu in Texas traces back to his mat.
- 8th°
- Coral Belt
- 1995
- Teaching in DFW
- 30+
- Years on the Mat
More Than Technique. A Way to Build People.
Carlos grew up in Rio de Janeiro inside one of the most respected families in martial arts, training alongside the Gracies from his earliest years. What he found on the mat was never just technique. It was a path for becoming a stronger, steadier version of yourself.
When he settled in the United States, that became the mission: help people grow stronger in body, mind, and character through structured training. The goal has stayed the same ever since. Build a place where anyone, child or adult, can earn real confidence and learn to believe in themselves.
He still teaches that way today, personally, on the mat in Carrollton. Beginners, families, competitors, and professionals all learn the same authentic jiu-jitsu, scaled to where they are.
Four Decades on the Mat.
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8th Degree Coral Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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Founder and president, Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu Association
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Eldest of the five Machado brothers, Gracie cousins
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Trained under Grandmaster Carlos Gracie; mentored by Rolls Gracie
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Produced black belts like Rafael Lovato Jr. and Travis Lutter
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International seminar instructor and law-enforcement trainer
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Teaching in the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 1995
We Don't Chase Hype. We Build Real Skill.
- Discipline
- Progress comes from consistency, effort, and respect for the process. Show up, do the work, and the results take care of themselves.
- Structure
- A clear system creates real improvement. Every student follows a curriculum that has been refined over thirty years, not a random mix of moves.
- Earned Confidence
- Belts and confidence are earned through effort, never handed out. What a student builds here is theirs, because they worked for every bit of it.
- A Culture Worth Keeping
- A supportive room keeps students coming back for years. People train harder, and stay longer, when the academy genuinely has their back.
My goal is simple. Take the average student and make them above average, on the mat and off it. That is the whole job.
Carlos Machado · 8th Degree Coral Belt
What DFW Families Are Saying
Carlos Machado has taught in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for 30 years. The kindest reviews come from the families who have been on his mat the longest.
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Questions About Carlos Machado.
Does Carlos Machado teach the classes himself?
Yes. Carlos runs this Carrollton academy personally and his curriculum shapes every class on the mat. Class coverage varies by day, so call or text us and we will tell you when Professor Machado is teaching.
What rank does Carlos Machado hold?
Carlos is an 8th Degree Coral Belt, one of the highest ranks in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is the eldest of the five Machado brothers and the founder and president of the Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu Association.
Do I need experience to train with him?
No. Beginners are welcome in every class, and the curriculum is built to meet you at your current level. Your first class is free, so you can try the real thing before you decide anything.
Is this the same Machado jiu-jitsu taught on the West Coast?
It is the source. Carlos and his brothers built the Machado name in California before he brought it to Texas in 1995. What you learn on this mat is the real art, taught the way it was meant to be passed down.
Train Where Texas Jiu-Jitsu Started.
Pick a class time. Show up. Train. See for yourself whether this is the right fit before you commit. No contract, no pressure, no experience needed.
Free intro class · No experience required · No long-term contract · Walk-ins welcome