Jean-Jacques Machado
Jean-Jacques Machado’s 1999–2001 ADCC medal run was recognized with induction into the ADCC Hall of Fame in 2024.
Biography
Sources for this profile
Jean Jacques Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, “Jean Jacques Machado,” undated.(opens in a new tab)
Jean Jacques Machado's academy biography says he received his black belt from Carlos Gracie Jr. at age 18 and arrived in the United States in 1992.
Where in the source: Jean Jacques Machado; second and third biography paragraphs, beginning “Born in Rio de Janeiro” and “In 1992”.
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Jean Jacques Machado's academy lists him as 1999 champion in the 66–76 kg ADCC division, 2000 silver medalist in that division, and 2001 Open Division silver medalist.
Where in the source: Professional Titles; the three “Abu Dhabi Submission Wrestling World Championships” entries for 1999, 2000 and 2001.
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Jean Jacques Machado's academy says Rickson Gracie awarded him an eighth-degree Coral Belt on March 29, 2025.
Where in the source: Jean Jacques Machado; paragraph beginning “On March 29, 2025” and Professional Background line “8th Degree Coral (Red/White) Belt”.
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Jean Jacques Machado's academy biography says he produced instructional media and launched what it calls the first online Brazilian jiu-jitsu training program in 2006.
Where in the source: Jean Jacques Machado; paragraph after the film and television sentence, beginning “Jean Jacques has also produced numerous types of instructional media”.
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ADCC Latin America, “ADCC Hall da Fama: O perito Jean Jacques Machado,” April 14, 2026.(opens in a new tab)
ADCC Latin America reports that Machado won ADCC in 1999 and took silver medals in 2000 and 2001, and says he was inducted into the ADCC Hall of Fame in 2024.
Where in the source: “ADCC Hall da Fama: O perito Jean Jacques Machado”; opening two paragraphs and final paragraph beginning “Com três medalhas conquistadas”.
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Phil Jones, “Jean Jacques Machado Added To ADCC Hall Of Fame For 2024,” Jits Magazine, December 20, 2023.(opens in a new tab)
A December 2023 Jits Magazine report says ADCC had announced Jean Jacques Machado for its 2024 Hall-of-Fame class and summarizes his 1999 gold, 2000 silver and 2001 Absolute silver results.
Where in the source: Article headed “Jean Jacques Machado Added To ADCC Hall Of Fame For 2024”; opening paragraph and the result-summary paragraphs beginning “Machado made his ADCC debut” and “He returned the following year”.
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Diogo de Souza, “Jean Jacques Machado Promoted To 8th Degree Coral Belt By Rickson Gracie,” Jits Magazine, April 14, 2025.(opens in a new tab)
A 2025 report by Jits Magazine says Jean Jacques Machado had recently been promoted to eighth-degree coral belt by Rickson Gracie and attributes the news to Machado's official Instagram post.
Where in the source: Article headed “Jean Jacques Machado Promoted To 8th Degree Coral Belt By Rickson Gracie”; opening paragraph and embedded-post introduction.
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Competition results
| Year | Event | Result | Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | ADCC 2001Source: adcombat.comAbsoluteNo-giVerified | 2nd place | AbsoluteNo-giVerified |
| 2000 | ADCC 2000Source: adcombat.com-77 kgNo-giVerified | 2nd place | -77 kgNo-giVerified |
| 1999 | ADCC 1999Source: adcombat.com-77 kgNo-giVerified | 1st place | -77 kgNo-giVerified |