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
Time: [00:00:23]
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
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