BJJ academy affiliation
Teach the Machado Method curriculum, in order.
- Master Carlos Machado
- 8th Degree Coral Belt
- 55+ years on the mat
- 5.0 from 17 reviews on Google
For the owner who wants the jiu-jitsu to be the real thing
You run your own academy. You want what's taught on your mat to come from one complete system, with a lineage behind it you're proud to put on the wall.
You also want the academy to stay yours. Your name on the door, your prices, your class times.
If your academy has fewer than 15 students in total, the Outpost tier was built for you. If you want business training for yourself too, that starts at Affiliate.
Seminars, videos and what you remember
That's how a lot of owners build their jiu-jitsu.
- A technique from one seminar.
- A sequence from a saved video.
- Next week's classes planned the night before.
It works until it doesn't.
Techniques get taught out of order, and the gaps show up at promotion time. A student asks a question you can't answer, and there's no one to call.
How joining works
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Step 1
Book a call with the association director.
Tell us about your academy when you book. Roger Perez walks you through each tier on the call.
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Step 2
Choose your tier and start.
Pick Outpost, Affiliate or Official Academy, month to month. The curriculum opens in the members' area.
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Step 3
Teach it and train with Master Carlos.
Teach the monthly curriculum, bring your questions to the live call, and bring your team to the Summit.
What members get
- A new Gi and No-Gi curriculum every month, in four tracks: Adult Gi, Adult No-Gi, Youth Gi and Youth No-Gi. October's release carried 11 Gi lessons and 11 No-Gi lessons.
- A separate self-defense course, Self-Defense Fundamentals: 90 lessons over 30 weeks.
- A live call with Master Carlos on the first and third Tuesday of every month.
- Member pricing on the association's events, held twice a year.
- A closed group for member owners, and wholesale pricing on gear.
- From the Affiliate tier up, you also get business sessions at events, a monthly owners' Zoom, a monthly business Zoom and a protected territory.
What member owners say
Rated 5.0 from 17 reviews on Google.
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Amazing instruction by an entire team that treat you like family!
Roberto Serrano, Google review -
This organization is one of the BEST in the World! I have been in business for 30 years and have yet to ever see such a complete all around inclusive, dedicated, mentoring, business building program yet! Roger Perez has set the bar so high on the information we receive as affiliates, news, updates, and over all structure. Master Machado is such an inspiration and has been a great asset to learn from. Frequently he has done his best to inspire and instill confidence into his students and it is definitely through action not just words! I wish I had committed to this 20 years ago! The opportunity to learn, train, grows is right in front of me every day! I’m even going to my second camp and I just joined in January! I Amn HOOKED!!!!
Christopher Rangel, Google review -
Been apart of the CMJJ affiliation for quite some time, and have been attending the affiliate events for almost 3 years now. It is one of the most amazing things I have been apart of in my life. From the instructors, to the curriculum, to the one on one business training- it has been life changing. I’m thankful for the opportunity that Master Machado gives us, and for the intention behind all of his instruction. CMJJ for life!!!
Macie Powell, Google review -
Fantastic association, great training and instruction. Fully supportive of every student and their needs 👍👍👍
Chris Lynch, Google review -
I have been in Master Carlos Machado’s Jiu Jitsu Association for well over a decade. I did my first seminar with him when I was a blue belt. When I was a brown belt I joined his association. The level of technique is next level. However Master Machado also helped with curriculum design, and business strategy to help grow my business. You can’t find a better martial arts mentor than Master Carlos. Who ever said don’t meet your heroes wasn’t talking about Carlos Machado. I recommend anyone wanting to learn or grow in the gentle art of Jiu Jitsu to come try CMJJ first hand.
Ty Garrett, Google review -
Great people and a great association! Happy to be a part of it
Beverly Pagoda MAA, Inc, Google review -
The best Jiujitsu in the Southwest. Master Carlos and his black belts are some of the most knowledgeable and kind individuals you will ever meet. If you want great Jiujitsu training, this is it!
Oscar Tinajero, Google review -
Master Carlos and TEAM are FANTASTIC to work with!!!
Chip Townsend, Google review -
Master Machado is a phenomenal teacher and has helped my jiu jitsu tremendously over the years. I recommend CMJJ to everyone.
Joseph sanchez, Google review -
This is a great association! Happy to be part of it.
Kristie Stone, Google review -
I have been a member of Prof Carlos Machado’s association for over a decade. It has been an awesome experience and continues to get better.
Mark Mills, Google review -
We joined the Carlos Machado Jiujitsu association 2 years ago and that was the hands down the best business decision that we have made and never looked back. It is a very family oriented vibe at HQ and other affiliate schools, customer service and over all acceptance from members when starting out was and still is fantastic. I highly recommend Carlos Machado Jiujitsu association if your looking for a Jiujitsu home, look no further.
Jason Null, Google review -
I am truly blessed to be part of the CMJJ affiliation. My BJJ journey has changed in extremely positive ways since I met Master Machado. The affiliation training in Dallas multiple times a year gives me the opportunity to train with my sister and brothers from around the world in a professional but in a family like setting. I get to spend time on and off the mats. The Machado Method curriculum is captured via web and app base month to month, for Gi and No Gi lessons ;a structure that is second to none. I love all the business training for the associated academies. I also love all the additional camps and tournament invitationals provided.
Kim blake, Google review -
Changed my life in many different ways. I wouldn't have gotten any further in martial arts, business, and life in general if not for this association. Literally also saved my life in a physical/medical way. I wish I could give it more stars than this, because it's worth an immeasurable amount. 🙏🙏🙏
Anthony Hudson, Google review -
CMJJ ASSO. has been a VERY professional and driving force for Brazilian Jiujitsu in Dallas, Tx. and across the world for decades. Their affiliates are amazing as well!! How can you not love Master Carlos, Prof. Brad and their staff!! Love, love, love those guys!!
Ray Thompson, Google review -
As a professional martial arts school owner, I understand the benefits of affiliation. And there is simply no one better than Master Carlos Machado. After training jiu-jitsu and grappling from various sources, I was aware that a structured curriculum was essential to the success of our school. Not only do you receive that, but you get the enormous value of the Machado name/lineage, and the ability to train and directly communicate with Master Machado. He is not simply a name at the top - he is a dedicated teacher and mentor - and makes you feel like family. From the amazing curriculum, ongoing training in BJJ and business, and high-quality Machado gear, this is THE BEST way to add a BJJ program to your school.
Matt White, Google review
Three tiers, month to month
No yearly contract. Pick the one that fits your academy today.
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Outpost
$249.99
a month
For academies with fewer than 15 students in total.
- The curriculum
- The live call with Master Carlos
- Event discounts
- The members' group
- Wholesale gear
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Affiliate
$499.99
a month
Everything in Outpost, plus
- Business sessions at events
- The monthly owners' and business Zooms
- Industry discounts
- Discounted seminars
- A protected territory
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Official Academy
$799.99
a month
Everything in Affiliate, plus
- The Machado name on your academy, together with your city's name
- Extra time with Master Carlos
- Exclusive Zoom calls
- Priority seminars
- Two free adult entries to the Machado Method Summit
- The deepest gear discount
Owner questions
Do I keep my academy's name?
Yes. Outpost and Affiliate members keep their own name. If you want the Machado name on your academy, that's Official Academy status, the top tier.
Do I have to change my prices or class times?
No. You keep your own pricing and your own schedule. The association gives you the curriculum and the call.
Is this a franchise?
No. Your academy stays yours. You pay a monthly fee for the right to teach the curriculum, and there's no yearly contract.
Is Master Carlos actually on the live call?
Yes. The live call is with Master Carlos Machado, on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Members bring their questions and he answers them.
Where do the lessons live?
In the members' area. New Gi and No-Gi lessons open there every month, across all four tracks.
Which tier fits a small academy?
Outpost is built for academies with fewer than 15 students in total. It carries the full curriculum and the live call.
What happens on the call?
Roger Perez, the association director, walks you through each tier before you choose.
Keep reading
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Stop rebuilding the curriculum on your own
Without a system, each class depends on what the instructor remembers that week. Members open a new curriculum every month and put their questions to Master Carlos twice a month.
Book a call with Roger Perez, the association director. He'll walk you through each tier.