Category Archives: Inside The Master’s Mind

SUPERFIGHT Jean Jacques Machado vs. Ricardo De La Riva Nov. 12-13, 2011

Posted on 09/15/2011 by

Inside the Maracanãzinho Gymnasium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Jean Jacques Machado will be in a ‘legend vs. legend’ match-up against Ricardo De La Riva during the Grand Slam De Jiu Jitsu. It is being said to be the largest … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought: November 2010

Posted on 11/05/2010 by

YOU KNOW YOU LOVE JIU-JITSU WHEN: When nobody is around you start doing submissions on your pillow. You are constantly staring at peoples ears to see who is a grappler. You catch yourself attempting to pass your spouses guard. Only … Continue reading →

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A Warrior Does Not Choose When To Fight, All He Cares About Is Being Ready When The Fight Comes!

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The title of this piece deals with the importance of handling the day to day life, in order to be prepared for life itself. When it comes to our work ethics, little things done on a consistent basis will, in … Continue reading →

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Carlos Machado Fall Camp 2010

Posted on 11/05/2010 by

The Carlos Machado Fall Camp 2010 is coming soon!

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Jean-Jacques Machado: Guest Post from Jose Vera

Posted on 11/05/2010 by

Tarzana, CA-Located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley in unassuming industrial strip lies a Jiu Jitsu Academy led by one of the famous Machado brothers, Jean Jacques Machado a sixth degree black belt. When you first enter the … Continue reading →

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DVD of the Month: NO MSG by CBS 60 Minutes

Posted on 11/04/2010 by

I came across this DVD while browsing at www.westonaprice.org in the DVD review section.  I urge you to check this out. This issue of The Source RCJ brings to light the topic of additives to our food, in particular MSG. MSG … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought: October 2010

Posted on 10/01/2010 by

Learning Is Unlimited: Are you anxious and can’t wait to learn a bunch of new moves? If so, RELAX! You do not have to become a Black Belt in one day. If you hurry too much on your learning you … Continue reading →

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Slow and Steady Earns The Tap

Posted on 10/01/2010 by

In the making of a martial artist, motivation ranks higher than talent and skills are secondary to persistence.  Many ultra-gifted athletes will catch up faster than the Average Joe when it comes to the concepts of most sports related disciplines. … Continue reading →

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Force Of The Spirit: Jean Jacques Machado

Posted on 09/01/2010 by

(Written By Carlos Machado) Jean Jacques Machado is the fourth of the five Machado Brothers (in descending order, Carlos, Roger, Rigan, Jean, and John).  He was a very active child since the beginning, playing soccer, rollerblade hockey, and ultimately, becoming … Continue reading →

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It’s Never Too Late to have Fun with Jiu-Jitsu!

Posted on 09/01/2010 by

Roger Machado, the second oldest brother from the Machado Clan, is an avid yoga practitioner and an instructor with unparalleled approach to teaching senior students.  Here goes a bit of his description of what he believes in, and why he … Continue reading →

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