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

  • 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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