-  FIVE MACHADO BROTHERS TRAINING CAMP IN SOUTH CAROLINA OCT/2008:

 

 

  Once more, the five brothers (Carlos, Roger, Rigan, Jean Jacques, and John) will join forces to provide an opportunity to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students of all levels to share some time and learn some serious techniques.  The event will take place between October 2nd and the 5th, in a 12,500 sq. feet facility owned and hosted by Mr. Ray Thompson's Upstate Karate (please see www.upstatekarate.com) in the beautiful town of Simpsonville, SC.  Online registrations will be available soon.  For more info, please contact Machado Jiu-Jitsu at 972-934-1316, or email us at jiu-jitsu@sbcglobal.net.  Space will be limited!

 

-  SOME OTHER NEWS FROM THE MACHADO BROTHERS:

 

  Brother Jean Jacques was nominated among top honors at the "Monaco Charity Film Festival", featuring his biographical DVD "Force of the Spirit" (please check www.jeanjacquesmachado.com for more info).  This remarkable film shows never before seen footage of Jean Jacques, and how he was able to overcome a handicap from birth, and through incredible perseverance, turned an apparent disadvantadge into a success in the martial arts world. 

Jean Jacques Machado was born without four fingers on his left hand, and managed to become a national blade hockey champion in Brazil during his teens.  Later on he followed in the foot steps of his cousins (the Gracies) and his brothers to become one of the most acclaimed competitors of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the world.  A must see!

 

  Brother John recently experienced the rush of the "Red Carpet", attending premieres in Los Angeles and New York for the theatrical release of martial arts drama "Red Belt", written and directed by Hollywood's legendary writer David Mamet (please see more info at http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1012804/ ).  John plays character "Augusto Silva", and performs the main fight of the film.  Still showing at selected theaters.