Jean Jacques Machado Jiu-Jitsu

Jean Jacques Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the oldest BJJ organizations in the United States, founded in 1992 by Jean Jacques Machado — a coral belt, five-time world champion, and one of the five Machado brothers who brought BJJ to North America. The flagship academy is in Woodland Hills, California, and the association maintains 33 verified affiliate schools across the U.S., Australia, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Affiliates must be approved and listed on the official association website to legitimately represent the Jean Jacques Machado name.