I came to America in 1990 and was part of the beginning of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) in the country. I opened my first academy with my brothers Carlos and Rigan Machado in Tarzana, CA, in 1991 (we had been teaching in our garage since 1990). This picture is from our academy in

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From Jar Jar Binks to BJJ Black Belt 🥋 Ahmed Best—best known for bringing Jar Jar to life—earned his black belt under Master John Machado. A real warrior on screen and on the mat. #BJJ #StarWars #AhmedBest #MasterJohnMachado #MartialArts

Uma bebê de quatro meses, que estava engasgada e sem conseguir respirar, foi socorrida por um policial militar de folga na última sexta-feira (1º/8), em Divinópolis, na região Central de Minas Gerais. O militar aguardava o elevador de um prédio quando foi surpreendido por duas

You don’t tell kids how to be strong — you show them. Every day. Every move. Strong fathers build strong futures. To you strong fathers — you have my respect. Oss #strongfather #strongman #MartialArts #confidence #ufc

I am a martial arts enthusiast who champions self-defense and self-reliance. I have a knack for spotting unsung heroes and cryptic warnings. I discuss martial arts philosophy, BJJ’s roots, acting, film, and Gen X’s wild, free childhood. The mind that created the problem is also

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🧵 Sadly, Bruce passed in ‘73, but Chuck’s always spoken highly of him. “He was the best,” Norris said. Their paths crossing gave us a legacy that still inspires fighters and fans today. Two GOATs, one epic moment—and I got a front-row seat to the echoes. Oss🙏🥋

🧵 Here’s where it gets personal: I had the honor of meeting and teaching Chuck Norris himself, plus Dan Inosanto—Bruce’s student and close friend. Chuck’s grit and Dan’s insight into Bruce’s legacy? Unreal. Felt like touching history.

🧵Off-screen, they trained together, swapped ideas, and pushed each other. Bruce admired Chuck’s strength; Chuck was blown away by Bruce’s philosophy and agility. They weren’t rivals—they were bros leveling up the martial arts game.

🧵 That fight scene? Insane. Bruce’s speed vs. Chuck’s power. Jeet Kune Do meets Tang Soo Do. They choreographed it together, blow for blow, over days in Rome. No script, just vibes and fists. It’s still one of the most iconic battles in film

🧵 Fast forward to ‘72—The Way of the Dragon. Bruce writes, directs, and stars, but he’s got a vision: an epic Colosseum showdown with Chuck. He calls him up, says, “Let’s make history.” Chuck’s in. No CGI, no stunt doubles—just pure, raw skill.

🧵 Bruce was already tearing it up in Hong Kong with The Big Boss, while Chuck was dominating karate tournaments stateside. They linked up in ‘68 when Chuck was at a demo in NYC. Bruce saw him and thought, “This guy’s got moves.” Respect was instant.

🧵 Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris—two legends who actually crossed paths IRL. It’s the stuff of martial arts mythology. Picture this: the ‘60s, a golden era of ass-kicking, and these two icons meet through mutual connections in the fight world. Destiny? You bet.

@JohnMachadoTV is a self-defense advocate with a passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, teaching adults and kids self-reliance in a wild world. John’s been igniting X with Brazilian history, BJJ roots, Gen X nostalgia, and insights on philosophy and Stoicism to build strong men and

John Machado and Dan Inosanto on a French TV Show https://t.co/MRe1Yk44hX via @YouTube #Bruceelee #bjj

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