Rigan Machado is one of Brazilian grappling's most storied figures. A champion in Brazil, and cousin to the Gracies, Rigan was one of the first black belts to come to the United States and introduce an entire generation to the lost art of ground fighting. In so doing he helped change American martial arts forever. Since then the Machado brothers have appeared on multiple episodes of Walker: Texas Ranger, and several Steven Seagal movies. Rigan (along with bothers John, Jean Jacques, Carlos, and Roger) has become one of most recognizable figures in the world of martial arts. Despite his fame, however, and his many offers to pursue other interests, Rigan continues to train with a dedication born out of the love of his art.
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