John Machado on Growing Up with the Gracie Family — The Origins of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Before Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu became global… it was a way of life. In this clip from Episode 22 of Coffee Time with Carlos Machado, John Machado shares what it was like growing up surrounded by the Gracie family—training at home, learning from his older brothers, and being immersed in Jiu-Jitsu long before it reached the world stage. From the legendary Gracie house in Brazil to discovering his passion at a young age, this is a rare look into the roots of Jiu-Jitsu and how it shaped one of the sport’s pioneers. This is more than training—it’s family, culture, and a lifestyle that built everything that followed. ▶️ Watch the FULL Episode 22 here:    / @carlosmachadobjj   🔗 CONNECT WITH JOHN MACHADO Instagram:   / johnmachadotv   Books (From Rolls to Roles): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=John+Machado ☕ COFFEE TIME WITH CARLOS MACHADO YouTube:    / @coffeetimewithcarlosmachado   Instagram:   / coffeetimewithcarlos   Listen to the Podcast: https://podcast.coffeetimewithcarlos.... Carlos Machado Instagram:   / carlosmachadojj   Website: https://www.carlosmachadojiujitsu.com 🔍 KEYWORDS brazilian jiu jitsu, gracie family, machado brothers, john machado, carlos machado, bjj history, jiu jitsu origins, martial arts lifestyle, early jiu jitsu, bjj culture, jiu jitsu training, martial arts journey, coffee time podcast, jiu jitsu roots, bjj motivation, martial arts philosophy