Welcome to the Roger Machado Jiu-Jitsu in Pasadena, California!
We welcome all people of all experience levels (from absolute beginners to advanced practitioners), all ages (children, teens, adults, and seniors), and all fitness levels (from out of shape to professional athletes). All of our programs offer a simple, yet fast paced approach to learning Jiu-Jitsu while having fun. The culture of our academy is unlike many Jiu-Jitsu schools, Instead of focusing solely on the competitive sport aspect of Jiu-Jitsu, we focus on teaching the core self-defense aspects of Jiu-Jitsu that can improve your every day life. Much of what is learned in our academy translates to everyday life, with students often seeing positive changes on and off of the mats.
Our Kids Jiu-Jitsu program welcomes Kids as young as 5 years old, and places a special emphasis on bully prevention while helping kids develop good health, self-confidence, respectfulness, and social skills.
Pasadena’s Original Jiu-Jitsu School
With over 55 years experience practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Master Roger Machado provides a wealth of experience and knowledge unmatched by any other Jiu-Jitsu instructor in the area. Roger Machado is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coral Belt (a Master level achievement earned by teaching 30+ years at the black belt level). Roger Machado Jiu-Jitsu (then called RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu) was the first Jiu-Jitsu school in Pasadena, founded by the Machado Brothers in the early 2000’s.
Lineage Matters
Nephew to the creator of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Carlos Gracie Sr, Master Roger Machado is one of the first generation Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners to bring the art to the United States. Over the last 35+ years the Machados alongside their cousins the Gracies pioneered modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the United States. Master Roger Machado is one founding instructors of the now legendary Gracie “Barra” Jiu-Jitsu Club in the Barra Da Tijuca neighborhood of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Many modern day Jiu-Jitsu champions can trace their lineage to this legendary Jiu-Jitsu club.
Mitsuyo Maeda → Carlos Gracie Sr. → Rolls Gracie → Carlos Gracie Jr. → Roger Machado
Benefits of Roger Machado Jiu-Jitsu
• Learn self-defense techniques in a fun and welcoming environment
• Achieve your fitness and weight loss goals
• Develop better habits and overall physical and mental health
• Improve your quality of life - on and off the mats
• Connect with like-minded people who are on the path to a more positive lifestyle
To try a FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS, click on the link below or call us at (626)792-5050
