Gentle Art Of Leadership Podcast – Rigan-Machado

Introduction

This week we sit down with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu legend and pioneer Rigan Machado!  Rigan and I discussed his upbringing and jiu jitsu training in Brazil with the legendary Gracie family. He shares stories of how his intense BJJ training in his teenage and young adult years led him to become a champion with a record of 365-0! Rigan discusses his deep appreciation for the legends of the sport who have invested in him over the years, and how he has committed to giving back and investing in others.  He also shares his passion of teaching in Hollywood, and some of the deep friendships he has fostered over the years with people like Mel Gibson and Chuck Norris.  Rigan shares his life’s purpose to spread jiu jitsu and love around the world while encouraging others to pursue happiness in all they do.

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Highlights From The Episode

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Excitement for Jiu Jitsu Seminar

Time: [00:00:45]

Hugging a Small Child

Time: [00:01:40]

Early Start in Jiu Jitsu

Time: [00:02:44]

Growing up on the Gracie Farm

Time: [00:03:48]

Competing and Training for Success

Time: [00:05:32]

Memorable Moments with Cousins and Brothers

Time: [00:07:28]

Importance of a Good Corner Man

Time: [00:08:36]

Fighting without Regrets

Time: [00:10:00]

Teaching Jiu Jitsu to Kids

Time: [00:13:52]

Origin of the Machado brothers and Chuck Norris

Time: [00:15:14]

Introducing Jiu Jitsu to the United States

Time: [00:18:16]

Hoist Gracie's expectations in the early days

Time: [00:19:36]

Commitment to bringing Jiu Jitsu to the United States

Time: [00:21:38]

Settling into Beverly Hills and teaching Hollywood celebrities

Time: [00:23:28]

Teaching Mel Gibson and Clint Eastwood

Time: [00:25:17]

Training and friendship with Frank Grillo, Charlie Hunnam, and Toby Kebbell

Time: [00:26:51]

Respect for Tom Hardy and Batista's crossover into MMA

Time: [00:27:55]

Attending the Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov fight with Mel Gibson

Time: [00:29:16]

Dealing with injuries and plans for stem cell treatment

Time: [00:30:33]

Investing in Friendship

Time: [00:32:01]

Getting Together with Friends

Time: [00:34:22]

Future Plans: Opening a Big Center

Time: [00:34:31]

Directing a Movie

Time: [00:36:11]

Finding Happiness and Fulfillment

Time: [00:36:29]

People Who Invested in His Story

Time: [00:38:25]

Carlos Gracie Jr. and the Growth of Jiu Jitsu

Time: [00:40:23]

Jiu Jitsu Spreading Worldwide

Time: [00:41:04]

Jiu Jitsu in the Olympics

Time: [00:43:09]

Love Jiu Jitsu, Jiu Jitsu Will Love You Back