Instructor
Coach Jazmine Rivas
Leads kids and ladies classes with patience and high standards for technique.
Our Story
Lineage You Can Trust
Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu has been passed down since 1967. In Lake Highlands, it's taught by Prof. Marcio Santos.
Prof. Marcio Santos
Marcio has spent more than 45 years on the mats. He trained under Grand Master Geny Rebello and joined the Carlos Machado Association in 2009, where he continues to learn from Master Carlos Machado.
His teaching is detailed and patient. He wants every student, from a 3 year old Cub to a 60 year old white belt, to understand why a technique works, not just how.
The academy runs on simple values: respect your partners, show up consistently, and leave your ego at the door.
Coaching Team
Instructor
Coach Tony Pesina
Brings detail and steady pressure to adult fundamentals and No-Gi.
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Coach
Coach Karina "Luna"
Helps run kids programs and keeps the energy high and the mat safe.
Quick Answers
- Where is Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu Lake Highlands located?
- We are in Dallas, Texas at 10675 E Northwest Hwy, Suite 2900, near Northwest Hwy and Plano Rd in Lake Highlands.
- What ages do you start teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
- Students start at age 3 in our Cubs program. We also have Kids (5 to 12), Teens (13 to 17), and Adult (16 and up) classes.
- Who is the head instructor?
- Prof. Marcio Santos, a 6th-degree black belt with over 45 years of experience, part of the Carlos Machado Association since 2009.
- Do I need experience to start?
- No. Most of our students walked in with zero experience. Your first class is free and our coaches will guide you step by step.