Henrique Machado
Henrique Machado is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Osvaldo Alves who taught at ASLE in Manaus.
Biography
Sources for this profile
BJJ Heroes, “Henrique Machado” (accessed 2026-09-13).(opens in a new tab)
BJJ Heroes identifies Henrique Machado as a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Osvaldo Alves.
Where in the source: Henrique Machado — “Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black Belt under ... Osvaldo Alves”
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BJJ Heroes reports that Machado's early path took him from Manaus to Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza, then back to Rio, where he spent years training and living at Georges Mehdi's Ipanema gym before returning to Manaus.
Where in the source: Henrique Machado Biography — “living inside Sensei Mehdi’s gym in Ipanema.”
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BJJ Heroes reports that after earning a Judo black belt, Machado returned to Manaus, opened an academy and developed a martial-arts project for young people before pursuing his Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Osvaldo Alves.
Where in the source: Henrique Machado Biography — “opened up an academy” and “taking kids off the streets.”
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Martins Denis, “BJJ Phenom ‘Jacare’ Set for Toughest Test to Date,” Sherdog, 2008-06-10.(opens in a new tab)
In a 2008 Sherdog interview, Ronaldo “Jacaré” Souza called Henrique Machado his master, described ASLE's morning, evening and night training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, conditioning and stand-up work, and said their relationship remained strong.
Where in the source: Q&A with Ronaldo Souza — “the master, Henrique Machado, pushes a high pace” and “I have a strong relationship with him.”
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Marcelo Alonso, “‘Jacare’ and Jiu Jitsu's Circle of Virtue,” Sherdog, 2021-08-12.(opens in a new tab)
Sherdog reported that Ronaldo Souza began training with Henrique Machado at ASLE and, after his brother moved away, was invited to remain and help at the academy.
Where in the source: ‘Jacare’ and Jiu Jitsu's Circle of Virtue — “ASLE Academy” and “living at the academy.”
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Almério Augusto, “Os vinte anos do primeiro título mundial absoluto Ronaldo Jacaré,” A Crítica, 2024-07-23.(opens in a new tab)
A Crítica described Ronaldo “Jacaré” Souza as Henrique Machado's most successful student and located Jacaré's training at ASLE in Manaus.
Where in the source: “Ronaldo Jacaré foi o discípulo mais vitorioso do Sensei Henrique Machado.”
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Daniel Prestes, “Robocop do Amazonas tenta chegar ao UFC,” A Crítica, 2020-09-15.(opens in a new tab)
In a 2020 interview, Gregory Rodrigues said he began jiu-jitsu with Sensei Henrique Machado in Manaus and identified Machado as Ronaldo “Jacaré” Souza's jiu-jitsu coach.
Where in the source: Gregory Rodrigues interview — “o mesmo técnico de jiu-jitsu de Ronaldo ‘Jacaré’ Souza.”
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Aline Cabral, “Academia de Jiu-jitsu abre as portas para atletas sem renda em Manaus,” A Crítica, 2012-07-06.(opens in a new tab)
A Crítica reported in 2012 that the traditional ASLE academy was led by Sensei Henrique Machado.
Where in the source: “Academia Asle” — “comandada pelo Sansei Henrique Machado.”
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Comunicação FEJAMA, “VII Módulo de Exame de Faixas Pretas e Promoção de Dans reúne judocas na Gracie Barra Amazonas,” FEJAMA, 2026-08-24.(opens in a new tab)
In August 2026, the Amazonas Judo Federation introduced Sensei Henrique Machado as the new president of its State Grades Commission and identified him as a sixth-dan kodansha.
Where in the source: “Novo presidente da CEG” — “Sensei Henrique Machado (6º Dan – Kodansha).”
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