Achievements and Awards

Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Background: Over 38 years in the Martial Arts

8th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Owner and Head Instructor of Machado Jiu-Jitsu in Dallas, Texas

Titles
Rio de Janeiro Jiu-Jitsu State Championships Middleweight division champion - 1982/’83/’84/’85/’86/’87/’88/’89/’92 (After 1990 Carlos came to the U.S.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Championships Middleweight division champion 1983/’84/’85/’86/’87/’88/’89
Winner of 1997 Black Belt Super fight at the Rickson Gracie International Tournament
Winner of the 1997 and 1998 Pan American Light Heavyweight division
Winner of the 1999 US Open Super fight
Competitor at 2000 Abu Dhabi competition
2000 Mundial Masters Open Class and Middleweight champion
2005 Voted “Best BJJ Instructor in 2005” by Budo International Hall of Fame
2006 Voted “Instructor of the Year 2006” by Budo International Hall of Fame
From 2000-2006 Carlos Machado has been very ambitious creating not only his Association and Academy but also his family.
Look for Carlos to make his comeback in the tournament arena everywhere in 2007!