The Jean Jacques Machado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association spans the globe.

Under the direct guidance and supervision of Jean Jacques Machado, affiliate schools are held to a standard of excellence that is without question. Professional training environments, high-level instruction and global student community are hallmarks of martial arts academies under the Jean Jacques Machado Association. Become part of a lineage that is one of the most respected in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts worldwide.

In 2013 I was purple belt and the owner of a martial arts school that was barely surviving. I was looking for an affiliation that would allow my school to prosper. I was also looking for an affiliation that would allow my school to keep it's individual identity. Lastly, I was also looking for an affiliation that would mentor me in both Jiu Jitsu and business. All these goals have been exceeded since I joined the Jean Jacques Machado family.

Affiliating with one of the most respected names in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gave my school instant legitimacy. The name recognition that comes with the affiliation can change your business overnight. Since affiliating with Master Jean Jacques my school enrollment went from 40 to over 200 in the span of 3 short years. Our school is still growing and the sky is the limit.

The affiliation has allowed me to keep my individuality as an instructor and as a school. Unlike many other affiliations, there are minimal restrictions on uniforms, marketing and teaching curriculum. They allow you and encourage you to be creative in your teaching and marketing. This freedom has allowed me to bring in other programs and develop instructors so that I could diversify my income streams. The affiliation has literally saved my business.

The mentorship that comes with the affiliation has been priceless. Master Jean Jacques Machado and the Affiliate Director Professor Jay Zeballos are world class human beings. Their support has been invaluable to my development as a Jiu Jitsu athlete and as a businessman. They showed me principles that are cross applicable to both Jiu Jitsu and business. They guided me from purple belt to black belt and I could not be more grateful. If you are looking to affiliate with an organization that is guided by honesty and heartfelt sincerity, you have found it.

If you are looking for an affiliation that promises to make you a ton of cash and a black belt overnight, look elsewhere.

Professor Eric Acha
Peninsula Self Defense Academy
Redwood City, CA, USA

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