Jean Jacques Machado : No Gi Required

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A podcast hosted by legendary Jiu-Jitsu champion Jean Jacques Machado. Join us as we discuss various topics with guests covering all walks of life. Jiu-Jitsu may not always be the direct subject, but it will always be at the heart of our discussions. "The Jiu-Jitsu class starts, when the training stops."

Jay Zeballos


    • Apr 8, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 41 EPISODES

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    The Jean Jacques Machado: No Gi Required podcast is truly a gem in the world of Jiu-Jitsu podcasts. As a listener, it is always my pleasure to tune in and be a part of the conversations that take place on each episode. The host, Master Jean Jacques Machado, brings on a new personality with every episode, creating a diverse range of perspectives and insights that keep the show fresh and engaging. The care and attention put into each interview is evident, as the guests are given the space to share their stories and experiences in a way that feels genuine and authentic.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its ability to inspire. Whether you are a seasoned Jiu-Jitsu practitioner or just starting your journey, there is something for everyone in each episode. Hearing from guests who have dedicated their lives to Jiu-Jitsu and overcome various challenges along the way is not only motivating but also serves as a reminder that perseverance and passion are key ingredients for success. The interviews are filled with laughter, providing a lighthearted atmosphere that makes listening to this podcast an enjoyable experience.

    Additionally, this podcast serves as a form of comfort on hectic and stressful days. The soothing voice of Master Jean Jacques Machado combined with his words of wisdom provide solace and guidance during times when life feels overwhelming. Revisiting certain episodes becomes a source of relaxation and inspiration, making it easy to turn to this podcast whenever I need some positivity in my day.

    While it's hard to find any faults with The Jean Jacques Machado: No Gi Required podcast, one aspect that can be considered slightly negative is its focus solely on No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu. While this may not be an issue for those specifically interested in this aspect of the sport, it may limit the appeal for listeners who prefer discussions about Gi Jiu-Jitsu techniques or other martial arts topics. However, given that the title clearly indicates the focus of the podcast, this can be seen as a minor concern that is easily overlooked.

    In conclusion, The Jean Jacques Machado: No Gi Required podcast is an exceptional podcast that brings together Jiu-Jitsu enthusiasts from all walks of life. It is a source of inspiration, care, laughs, and insight that has the power to humble and uplift its listeners. Master Jean Jacques Machado's ability to not only inspire but also nurture the soul sets this podcast apart from others in its genre. It is undoubtedly my favorite podcast and one that I will continue to revisit for years to come.



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    Latest episodes from Jean Jacques Machado : No Gi Required

    2024 Premiere

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 34:05


    After a nearly two year hiatus Jean Jacques and Jay return for a brand new season of No Gi Required. In this episode we recap the events of the past year and a half as well as what's in store for season 5. Thank you for all the messages in support of our podcast, we are happy to be back!

    AG Gregoroff

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 55:56


    In this episode we learn about the incredible story of AG Gregoroff and the inspiration behind his creation - Toehold® Dope Flip Flops.

    Casey Halstead

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 61:38


    In this episode we have a great conversation about Martial Arts, discipline, business and life with renowned MMA trainer and 10th Planet Black Belt Casey Halstead.

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    Richie & Geo Martinez

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 62:02


    Our season 4 premiere starts off with a bang! A wonderful discussion with brothers Richie & Geo Martinez. From their early days as break dancers to their rise as some of the top Black Belts in the 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu system under Eddie Bravo, the underlying theme of this discussion is the value of family.

    Jonathan Shechter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 56:43


    In this episode we have a powerful and inspiring conversation with longtime JJ Machado student, attorney, entrepreneur and cancer survivor Jonathan Shechter.

    Ask Me Anything (Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 58:45


    In this episode we change things up and have Jean Jacques respond to questions that were posted on our YouTube Channel. Thank you everyone for your submissions and while we were unable to address all of them in this segment, rest assured we will in the next one. On behalf of Jean Jacques and the entire No Gi Required Team, we want to wish you and yours a very Happy Holiday and prosperous New Year!!

    Chris Haueter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 76:02


    In this episode we have a great conversation with one of the first American Black Belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Chris Haueter. Great insight into the early days of Jiu-Jitsu in America.

    Rickson Gracie

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 56:02


    In this episode we have the distinct honor to share the mat with the legendary Rickson Gracie. This is a fascinating interview that delves deep into the mindset and philosophy of one of Jiu-Jitsu's greatest champions.

    Joey Bozik & Joe McDowell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 59:38


    In this episode we have a powerful conversation with distinguished U.S. military veterans Joey Bozik and Joe McDowell. Some of the topics include the personal stories of their military service, the benefits of Jiu-Jitsu training for combat veterans as well as the amazing work being done by the We Defy Foundation.

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    Peter Maguire

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 51:23


    In this episode we have a powerful conversation with noted author Peter Maguire. Author of the best selling book "Breathe : A Life in Flow" the biography of Rickson Gracie, Peter has a diverse and fascinating background as a historian and former war-crimes investigator.

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    Carlos Machado

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 54:20


    In this episode we have a powerful and inspiring conversation about Jiu-Jitsu and family with the legendary Carlos Machado.

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    Gerrison Machado

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 40:19


    In this episode we talk with another member of the Machado family, Jean Jacques nephew Gerrison Machado. The youngest son of Carlos and Lindsay Machado, Gerrison is an actor, martial artist and film maker, and he is only 15! An amazing conversation with an amazing young man!

    Mark Armstrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 41:46


    In this episode we talk with one of Jean Jacques most senior black belts as well as one of the head instructors at the JJM Academy, Mark Armstrong. A great conversation about Jiu-Jitsu, life and everything in between.

    Christian Derr

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 86:30


    In this episode we have a great discussion with long time JJM Black Belt and Oklahoma native Christian Derr. A great conversation about persistence, determination and the transformative power of Jiu-Jitsu.

    David Mamet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 45:05


    In this episode we take the podcast on the road and have an insightful and inspiring conversation with legendary American playwright, screenwriter, author, film director and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black belt David Mamet. Some of the topics covered are his thoughts on how to create opportunity, the teaching and mentoring process and how Jiu-Jitsu has been beneficial to his life.

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    Jason Patric

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 45:01


    In this episode we have a wonderful conversation with veteran actor Jason Patric. He shares great insight into his distinguished movie career as well as rarely heard stories of his time spent helping Jean Jacques prepare for the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championships.

    Ed Soares & K9 Duke

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 44:00


    In this episode we have a wonderful and uplifting conversation with BJJ practitioner and LEO Ed Soares and his incredible K9 partner Duke. This is an amazing story of transformation and love. Get your tissues ready.

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    Roger Machado

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 51:42


    In this episode we have a fun talk about life growing up as a Machado brother with Roger Machado. Great insight as well as a wonderful trip down memory lane.

    Dan Inosanto

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 58:45


    In this episode we the take the podcast on the road and have a powerful discussion with martial arts royalty and living legend Dan Inosanto. We dig deep into the history of his amazing journey and learn about what drives his limitless desire and passion for training, learning and teaching.

    Eric Acha

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 47:04


    In this episode we have a great talk with long time student & JJM Black Belt, retired police officer and owner of one of the most successful academies in the JJM Association Professor Eric Acha. Great insight into what it takes to find success in business and in life.

    Mark Mireles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 58:11


    In this episode we have an in-depth conversation with retired police officer and JJ Machado Black Belt Mark Mireles. Stories from a lifetime of martial arts training, excerpts from his decorated career in law enforcement and the importance of training Jiu-Jitsu in today's climate are just some of the topics discussed.

    Jean Jacques Machado

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 74:38


    In this episode we have an in-depth conversation with our host and Jiu-Jitsu legend Jean Jacques Machado. Join us as we delve into the mind of someone who is not only a champion on the mat, but in life!

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    Marcel Santos

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 0:30


    In this episode we have a very inspiring conversation about life, art & Jiu-Jitsu with artist extraordinaire and JJ Machado Black Belt Marcel Santos. No stranger to adversity, his story will inspire you and is yet another example of the power of the human spirit.

    Christian Conrad

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 57:34


    In this episode we take a fun trip down memory lane with Christian Conrad. Son of iconic movie/TV legend Robert Conrad, Christian is one of Jean Jacques earliest students. Hidden in between all the great stories covering what it was like growing up during the golden age of Hollywood as well as the early days of Jiu-Jitsu in America is a very inspiring story of one man's desire to pursue happiness over anything else.

    Dean McDermott

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 52:25


    In this episode we have a really fun conversation with Dean McDermott. Actor, chef, author, martial artist and proud family man, we touch on a wide variety of topics. Lots of laughs with this one!

    Rico Chiapparelli

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 64:30


    In this episode we talk to wrestling legend Rico Chiapparelli. We learn about his evolution as a youth wrestler, his time spent training under the great Dan Gable at The University Of Iowa, his foray into the modeling world, the moment he discovered Jiu-Jitsu and his eventual move into creating one of the most respected teams in the early days of MMA, the powerful R.A.W. (Real American Wrestling) Team.

    Jay Zeballos

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 46:49


    In this episode we put co-host Jay Zeballos in the chair for a surprise interview. One of Jean Jacques most senior black belts and instructor at the JJM Academy, this chat with Master and student will give you great insight into how Jean Jacques uses Jiu-Jitsu to transform lives.

    Flavio DeOliveira

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 65:24


    In this episode we chat with celebrity trainer to the stars, Flavio DeOliveira. We learn about what fueled his passion for health and wellness from a young age, his experiences preparing Jean Jacques for competition and how he created his breakthrough portable home workout system, the BodyLX360.

    Freddie Prinze Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 69:45


    For our season 2 debut we return with a great discussion with American actor, writer and producer Freddie Prinze Jr. From his introduction to martial arts, his time with the WWE as well as highlights from his movie career this conversation was fun and enlightening. If you are interested in entertainment there is some fantastic advice in here as well.

    Joey Hauss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 49:26


    In this episode we enter into the world of breath work, meditation and ice baths with longtime Jean Jacques Machado student and level 2 instructor of the Wim Hof method Joey Hauss. We learn about the inspiration that started him on his journey, some unique stories of life experiences he learned from along the way and the impact that his work is making on others.

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    Carlos "Caique" Elias

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 68:19


    In this episode we talk to legendary Jiu-Jitsu master Carlos "Caique" Elias. As one of only 8 individuals in the world outside of the Gracie family to receive a Black Belt directly from Grand Master Helio Gracie, he shares with us some of his amazing experiences from the golden era of Jiu-Jitsu and how the lessons learned back then continue to carry so much relevance today.

    Eddie Bravo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 68:24


    In this episode we sit down and talk all things Jiu-Jitsu with JJM Black Belt and the founder of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, Eddie Bravo. We learn about the history behind his unique style, his development of the ground breaking tournaments EBI and The Combat Jiu-Jitsu Worlds, and his special relationship with his head master Jean Jacques Machado.

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    Brandon McMillan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 59:01


    In this episode we have a great conversation with renown animal trainer, author and three time Emmy award winner Brandon McMillan. We learn about his life, his work and his unique connection with the amazing animals he gets to interact with. If you love animals, this one is for you!

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    Rikki Rockett

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 53:14


    In this episode we have a powerful conversation with Rikki Rockett, drummer for the rock band Poison. Insightful and inspiring, we learn about his music, his training and how he faced - and overcame, one of the biggest challenges of his life.

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    Renato Magno

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 60:15


    In this episode we chat with the "6th" Machado Brother, and the only man to be awarded his black belt by all 5 Machado Brothers, Professor Renato Magno. We learn about his early days training in Brazil, the eventful day he decided to make Jiu-Jitsu his life, his transition to life in America and the foundation of his own academy and organization.

    Rigan Machado

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 64:02


    In this episode we chat with Jean Jacques brother, the legendary Rigan Machado. We learn about what it was like growing up among the Gracie Family, his competition career, his legendary match against the great Rickson Gracie and his eventual migration to the U.S. to become one of the top instructors in the world.

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    Felicia Oh

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 51:57


    In this episode we chat with BJJ Black Belt, decorated champion and one of the pioneers of women's Jiu-Jitsu in America, Felicia Oh. We learn about how she was introduced to the gentle art, her competitive career, her passion for art and her advice for women who are interested in training.

    Russell Peters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 51:32


    In this episode we chat with veteran comedian Russell Peters. We discuss a wide range of topics - from his early days of comedy, discovering the art of Jiu-Jitsu and actually using it to stop a robbery, and what life is like working as a comedian during a pandemic. As you can imagine, there are lots of laughs!

    Eddie Yang

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 52:52


    In this episode we talk to veteran designer and FX artist extraordinaire Eddie Yang. Eddie is the owner of DEITY CREATIVE and co-founder of SYMBOLIC ARTS FX. His is a fascinating story from discovering his passion at a very young age and the obstacles he faced in order to make his career choice a reality. As we delve deeper into our talk we discovered there is much more to this man than meets the eye. We hope it inspires you as much as it inspired us!

    The 1999 ADCC Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 55:15


    For our first full episode we wanted something fun so we surprised Jean Jacques and made him our first guest. We travel back in time and talk with him about his historic first run at the 1999 ADCC World Championships. He shares some very interesting stories about his time preparing for the tournament, the event itself and what life was like after winning the championship.We also discuss and watch all his matches from that event in their entirety.

    Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 14:59


    Join us as we discuss the launch of our new podcast. Learn a little bit about your hosts, the inspiration behind our name and our mission for future episodes.

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