John Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

I’ve been training at the John Machado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy since Spring 2021 with no previous training in any other martial art. Master Machado and his family never cease to make me feel like family. I am continually learning/growing from the excellent instruction of Master Machado and also from several black and brown belt instructors.

The various levels and ages of training partners also keep me learning and constantly challenged. All who train are always willing to help others grow and improve with high level competition and respect.

The only thing I wish is that I started training at an earlier age, but I look forward to sharpening my skills with each class/training session. Many thanks to The Machado Family for their ongoing contributions to the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and the positive impact they have had on me.

Still
Update 6/29/2022: still!
Update 4/26/2022: still my favorite!

Update 12/11/21: Still the best place for BJJ in Texas.
Great and safe place for individuals and families who seek.great sport that I consider to be the best martial art. I and my kids joined RCJ Machado during the summer of 2017, we all enjoyed the authenticity of Machado family who operat it. I dropped weight, got fit again, and my cardio rate got much better, in addition to the confidence increasing from practicing the Jiu Jiutsu sport. I highly recommend this sport and this place for anyone, we are lucky to have it near by.

I am an 40+ student of Jiu-Jitsu whose main goal is to keep learning and training with as few injuries as possible. For me this excludes some of the more aggressive gym cultures. Not that you can't train for competition here, you can and some do. It's just not about face-smashing all the time. People are encouraged to leave their ego at the door. I like that John Machado's academy has created a the culture of safe, sustainable martial arts training. My son also trains at this academy and he absolutely loves it. I highly recommend this academy.

Great place for kids to learn BJJ under a recognized leader and expert. The kids classes are will paced and you can tell that the instructors care about the art.

Classes available starting at young as 5 years old. Don't worry, they only teach defensive maneuvering to the little ones

The cost is right in line with any of the local martial arts schools. Our child's monthly fee is $120. The first month was $140, but that also included the gi (uniform).