RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu-Farmers Branch

My son, age 6, has been training here for about 6 months. He enjoys the classes and has learned a great deal, and almost immediately after starting here, his behavior at home and in school improved. We obviously couldn’t ask for a better instructor. The price is reasonable enough, well worth every penny. If you’re looking to learn bjj, for kids or adults, this place is top notch.

If you want to train with a legend, then this is the place. Mind blowing jiu jitsu technics taught by Jiu Jitsu Legend, super friendly staff, family environment, I felt very safe training here.

A moved to Dallas a few months ago and had been feeling like something was missing from my «normal everyday». I live a very active life and have been an athlete my whole life and for the first time I was away from my everyday gym, hiking trails etc. I decided I wanted to try something new and challenging and Jiu-​Jitsu crossed my mind and I came across RCJ Machado. Hands down. the best money I’ve spent since moving to Dallas (besides the roof over my head of course) !! I am just finishing up my 3^rd week here and I love it more and more after every class. Its addicting and I always seem to want more the next day. It challenges me mentally and physically. exactly what I was looking for.
I admit, I was a little bit intimidated walking into my first class but 15 min into it & I felt completely at ease and very welcomed by everyone there. Its a positive and encouraging environment and Mr. Machado has a great teaching ability. He’s smart and his teachings are well thought out and acted out. From beginners like myself to advanced. there is a spot here for everyone. They have children classes and adult classes.
I highly recommend that if you are thinking about Jiu-​Jitsu and you are still reading this review… go and check them out now! You wont regret it! :)

I think I’ve written one Unilocal review in my life but Carlos is a once in a lifetime teacher and this school offers a healthy and friendly environment for anyone interested in bjj, from casual hobby to serious competitor.

They may be good here at this school, but getting information out of them is like trying to pull teeth that are cemented in. They have a distinct paranoia that you may be inspiring against them to supply the competitors information if you simply call to ask about classes and prices.
They only disclose such precious information via in– person interviews. Difficult for me to imagine that it is worth that but I guess if you are working with a legend then you must be required to jump through hoops to get in.

To have the opportunity to attend a legend’s school such as Carlos Machado’s is quite a blessing. To actually be taught by Mr. Machado directly is even better. To grapple with a legend, unbelievable… and you’ll learn two things, one; you are not as good as you think you are, and two; he is a legend for a reason.
I was wary of getting into jiu-​jitsu as I have been away from the sport for almost ten years. I didn’t feel out of place in Mr. Machado’s school from the very first day. Mr. Machado is ever-​present in the school and attempts to welcome every person, every single class, personally. I wanted to learn honest jiu-​jitsu without the bells and whistles, and I’ve been nothing short of completely satisfied. I have found that my own skills are growing, and my fitness is increasing, while I’m having an amazing time.
There is a huge variety of all shapes and sizes within the school (including my 6′ 9″ self) so I’ve never felt self conscious. Small, large, out of shape, in-​shape, there is an opponent on your level for you, and a class that will help you out. I did notice the lack of muscle heads, Affliction wearing frat boys, and general bullies that I experienced in other schools, and they’re a welcome absence.
I love the school, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with my fellow students, my instructors, and Mr. Machado’s demeanor. As in my other Unilocal reviews, I’m a stickler for atmosphere and treatment of the customer.
Machado’s school exemplifies what I look for in a service and I can truthfully say that walking into this school for the first time has been one of the best decisions I have made since coming to Dallas.

Seriously this is the BOMB!
Carlos Machado is the 1^st cousin to the famed Gracie family that mastered the art called Brazilian Jui-​Jitsu. He is also thought of by many as the best of the family when it comes to training others as is seen by the pictures on the walls of the many UFC stars that have trained with him.
Pro/​Con: This is NOT a fight club. It’s a training dojo which may be a pro or con depending on your definition. You can learn the basics and more here without fear of getting your face smashed in. That said, there are several folks training here that compete and win.
More than that he’s just a good guy with a great staff!
I highly recommend you checking them out.

I have been blessed to have the opportunity of training at Carlos Machado’s academy for a few years now. This is hands-​down the best place to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and practical self defense in the Southern U.S. let alone the Metroplex.
Carlos Machado is the head instructor and head instructor I mean the man actually teaches – all the time. The man you are learning from is the nephew of the man who invented Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a cousin to some of the notables in the sport, Royce, Rickson, etc Gracie. He is also the man who gave Chuck Norris his belt in the sport and coach of regular UFC fighters including Elvis Sinosic, GSP, etc. Carlos is a decorated warrior in the sport and won the 2008 Hall of Fame Instructor award.
The school is family friendly, free of douche-​bags, and a clean learning environment with an awesome MMA instructor on deck as well who himself is an up and coming cage fighter.
The advanced students of RCJ Machado are generally able to bulldoze peers in the sport and usually steamroll those of comparable rank from other academies. It is legit and lives up to its motto of «Accept No Substitutes.»
There are few places which are capable of truly building bad-​asses from the cradle to the grave. This place is one of them.