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Hello and thank you for visiting the Machado Network of Rochester. Our network consists of two separate locations, each run by a qualified instructor. The Machado Network of Rochester is under the direct instruction and supervision of Professor John Machado. Our instructors travel several times each year to go and train directly with Professor Machado in Los Angeles. We are the only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu network in WNY to represent Machado BJJ, and we have the most directly link to the founding family of BJJ, the Gracies. The Rochester Network is headed by Mr. Avi Nardia. 

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting with the goal of gaining a dominant position and using joint-locks and chokeholds to force an opponent to submit or be knocked out depending on what submission method is used. The art was based on early 20th century Kodokan Judo, which was itself then a recently-developed system (founded in 1882), based on multiple schools (or Ryu) of Japanese Jujutsu. 

It promotes the principle that a smaller, weaker person using leverage and proper technique can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger assailant. It primarily uses Judo takedowns to gain the dominant position. BJJ can be trained for self defense, sport grappling tournaments (gi and no-gi) and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition. Sparring (commonly referred to as 'rolling') and live drilling play a major role in training. 

Some famous students of the Machado brothers include: 

* UFC Champion BJ Penn

* Martial Arts Legend Chuck Norris

* Martial Arts Legend Dan Inosanto

* 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Founder Eddie Bravo

* UFC Commentator Joe Rogan

* Former UFC Champion Ricco Rodriguez  

*Stop in now for a free class and experience the difference of Machado Jiu-Jitsu.

*No Experience Necessary

*Ages 15+

*You can also contact us at machadorochester@yahoo.com