The Real Art.
Straight From the Source.
Pure Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Carrollton, taught under 8th Degree Coral Belt Master Carlos Machado. More than techniques. We develop the martial artist.
- 30+
- Years in DFW
- 6
- Programs
More than techniques. We develop the martial artist. Pure Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, taught patiently and honestly, for every age and every body that steps on the mat.
A Carrollton Academy With a Gracie Lineage.
Machado Method Jiu-Jitsu Carrollton is led by Master Carlos Machado, an 8th Degree Coral Belt and the eldest of the five Machado brothers, Gracie cousins who trained under Grandmaster Carlos Gracie and were mentored by Rolls Gracie. Master Carlos Machado brought his Jiu-Jitsu to the Dallas area in 1995 and has taught here ever since.
This is pure Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the real art. Master Carlos Machado founded the Machado Method Jiu-Jitsu Association and has produced black belts like Rafael Lovato Jr. and Travis Lutter. What you learn on this mat is taught the way it was meant to be passed down.
What makes students stay is not the building. It is the depth of the instruction, the honesty of the progression, and the fact that every student is treated as an individual on their own path.
Founder, Machado Method Jiu-Jitsu Association
Eldest of the five Machado brothers. Gracie cousins trained under Grandmaster Carlos Gracie and mentored by Rolls Gracie.
Master Carlos Machado
Head Instructor · 8th Degree Coral Belt
- 8th°
- Coral Belt
- 1995
- In DFW Since
- 30+
- Years on the Mat
- 5
- Machado Brothers
Master Carlos Machado does not lend his name to this academy from a distance. He owns and runs it himself, on the mat in Carrollton, teaching both gi and no-gi. His name is on the academy, so the standard here is personal. He is a multi martial arts Hall of Famer and a published author. He has taught seminars internationally and trained law enforcement. The curriculum every student here follows is his. When you step onto this mat, you are learning straight from the source, not a watered-down version of it.
More Than Techniques.
- Technique
- Jiu-Jitsu is leverage and position, not force. We teach the details that let a smaller, calmer person prevail, the heart of the Machado method.
- Mindset
- Composure under pressure is trained, round by round. Students learn to stay calm, solve problems, and control their reactions instead of amplifying them.
- Respect
- Respect runs in both directions on the mat. Partners look out for each other, and that is what makes hard training safe and a community worth keeping.
- Lifestyle
- More than techniques. We develop the martial artist. Consistency, discipline, and the habits built on the mat carry into the rest of a student’s life.
What We Are Not.
- Not a McDojo.
- Belts are earned in front of the instructor, not handed out on a schedule. Students who are not ready do not test. The belt means something here, and students understand that from their first day on the mat.
- Safe to Train Hard.
- Jiu-Jitsu has one of the lowest injury rates in martial arts and rewards technique and timing over force. That is what lets students train hard and keep training for years, from first-day beginners to lifelong competitors.
- Not a Watered-Down Franchise.
- This is the real Machado lineage, in person, in Carrollton, taught from the curriculum Master Carlos Machado has refined over thirty years. You are learning the source, not a copy of a copy.
What DFW Families Are Saying
Master Carlos Machado has taught in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for 30 years. The kindest reviews come from the families who have been on his mat the longest.
Amazing instructors here that push and develop all skill levels. They do such great work with the kids. I can't wait to get my daughter training here with me! It's truly a great gym with even better people in and around it. Carlos Machado jiu-jitsu is definitely the place to train at!
Coach Malik 7 pm class and coach Corey 11 am class are the best classes I’ve come to, bringing my daughter as well, she loves the 5:30 PM class.
Great place to train even if you're just visiting!
Staff is super friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming.
This place is the BEST. Coaching is top notch, great culture, and awesome training environment. Afternoon class is AWESOME with Cory teaching!
Best place to learn BJJ! They do both gi and no-gi training!
Questions About Who We Are and How We Teach.
Who teaches at Machado Method Jiu-Jitsu Carrollton?
Master Carlos Machado runs this academy personally. He is an 8th Degree Coral Belt, the eldest of the five Machado brothers, and the founder of the Machado Method Jiu-Jitsu Association. His curriculum shapes every class on the mat.
What style do you teach and why?
We teach pure Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: grappling and ground-game self-defense. It is one of the safest and most effective martial arts to train, it works without size or strength, and it is the art the Machado family has carried for generations.
What is the Machado lineage?
Master Carlos Machado trained under Grandmaster Carlos Gracie and was mentored by Rolls Gracie. He is the eldest of the five Machado brothers, Gracie cousins, and the founder and president of the Machado Method Jiu-Jitsu Association. He has produced black belts including Rafael Lovato Jr. and Travis Lutter.
How long has Master Carlos Machado taught in the Dallas area?
Master Carlos Machado brought his Jiu-Jitsu to the Dallas area in 1995, more than 30 years ago. The academy at 2201 Midway Road, Ste. 312, Carrollton, TX 75006 is where he teaches today, serving Carrollton and the surrounding DFW communities.
What is your approach to teaching kids?
Kids learn the same fundamentals scaled to their age, with an emphasis on focus, respect, and effort. Jiu-Jitsu is one of the best anti-bullying tools a child can have, because it builds control and confidence instead of aggression. Kids are coached, not shamed, and the character development parents notice at home comes from a consistent environment where effort is what gets rewarded.
How do you handle different skill levels in one class?
The technique is the same for everyone, but partners, complexity, and resistance are calibrated per student. Beginners are welcome in every class and instructors meet students at their current level.
What is your belt testing process?
Belts are earned, not handed out. When a student demonstrates the technique, attitude, and consistency the next rank requires, they advance. Promotion is based on the instructor’s assessment, not a calendar.
You Have Read the Story. Come Feel the Difference.
Pick a class time. Show up. Train. See for yourself whether this is the right fit before you commit. No pressure, no experience needed.
Free intro class · No experience required · Walk-ins welcome