RCJ Machado

My 9 year old daughter has been enrolled at RCJ Machado since July of 2012 and absolutely loves the instructors and art of Jiu-​Jitsu. Instructors, Mr. Thompson and Mr. Madeley teach a fast-​paced, fun and yet challenging class. The children learn a well-​balanced martial arts curriculum (Jiu-​Jitsu, kicking, punching) and also valuable life lessons about (perseverance, self-​confidence, hard work, etc.).
My daughter has already won medals in two Jiu-​Jitsu tournaments — and her passion for the sport inspired me to join Mr. Madeley’s adult class, which I enjoy very much. I am a former Marine — and can honestly say that RCJ Machado Jiu-​Jitsu is the best workout that I have ever had in my life!
I highly recommend RCJ Machado Jiu-​Jitsu in the Colony!

RCJ Machado in The Colony is a great place to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu! My family started with an intro lesson. The staff was so friendly and made us feel so at ease about starting this new sport for us giving us all the details about how it’s great for safety and exercise. All three of us decided to join… my husband who is 30 years old, myself which I’m 30, and my son who was five years of age when we joined.
My son loves it! Evan and Michael know how to instruct the kids where it’s easy for them to follow what they are doing. But they also make it very fun for them by cool games to learn different exercises to help them achieve their daily goals. My son is also breaking out of his shyness because of the interaction with the other kids.
As for my husband and myself, we both have not been that active in exercising but joined because the staff was not about putting us down mentally because of that like most gyms do. My main reason I want to join was for self defense but it started to becoming so much more then that for me. It is a great way to just release some stress from a busy work day. Also, since my husband and I both are in the class we seem like we have much more fun learning this together. It’s brought us closer together I think. And being that I am a woman and at this moment most people consider this as a guy’s sport makes me push myself so other women can see that hey a girl can do this just as easily as a guy can.
Overall it’s a great place to join for anyone at any level or age. Come on girls join the band wagon let’s kick some butt! :)

RCJ Machado in The Colony is such a great place. I discovered the place by accident and decided to enroll my son in it. He has been going there for two years now and I couldn’t have asked for a better place for him. The instructors Micheal and Evan get down on the kids leave and teach them so they understand. I couldn’t be more pleased with the school. It is very much a family place where everyone supports everyone.
Since enrolling my son, I have gotten married and now my step son is enrolled in the 4 – 5 year old class. With kids at such a young age I was curious to see how well they did. It has been awesome. Evan keeps the kids moving so they don’t get bored. My step son is having a blast and is learning so much.
I highly recommend this school for any kids looking to get into martial arts. They learn so much from the Micheal and Evan. I think the best part of this school is the kids learn to be better members of society. I have been so pleased with this school that I am now taking it as well as my kids. Mainly because if I don’t in a few years my kids may be able to take me. Definitely need to check it out.

Awesome instructors, awesome schedule, and awesome training partners!

RCJ Machado Jiu Jitsu at The Colomy is a great academy to train. I’ve literally trained all over the world and find RCJ a very enjoyable experience.
If I had young children, I would enroll them. The kids class seem fun and the kids are rolling well.
The adult classes are divided into two types, beginners and advanced.
I highly recommend the school to those that are looking for quality instruction, «leave your ego at the door», and friendly people. I’m way too old for the «try to kill you» mentality at some schools.
I’m enjoying the experience and it is the right pace for me.

I will preface this by saying I have trained at a number of top Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and/​or MMA schools across the Metroplex and many out of state including one of «big name» Gracie schools where one of the big name Gracies himself provides the instruction. No offense to the Gracies, but belt for belt and pound for pound the Machado students typically end up steamrolling the latter.
Without a doubt, the Colony’s RCJ Machado academy is hands-​down my favorite school in the Metroplex. The atmosphere, sense of community, and quality of instruction here is second to none. The curriculum is well structured and is taught in a logical sequence which I’ve found to be rare with most academies – i.e. each class is a logical progression from the prior class. The emphasis one the fine details of each technique is stellar, and you can really feel yourself improve as a fighter or hobbyist each time you set foot on the mats. Coming here is truly one of the highlights of my day that I look forward to daily.
There is also an equal emphasis on technique as well as sparring with a true ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ split between the 2 which is essential for continue growth in the sport.
Bottom-​line, if you’re looking for a family-​friendly (and their kids curriculum is both practical and fantastic), safe yet extremely effective place to learn the most effective combat sport, look no further.
RCJ Machado at the Colony is one hell of an awesome academy to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and/​or Mixed Martial arts and it is an honor to be the first guy who is writing a review for this place.