Roger Machado Jiu-Jitsu Pasadena

Roger Machado Jiu-Jitsu Pasadena offers a Kids Jiu-Jitsu Program for children as young as 5 years old and private one-on-one Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu lessons for all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners. The academy says it focuses on the core self-defense aspects of Jiu-Jitsu rather than only the competitive sport aspect.

Programs

• Kids Jiu-Jitsu Program — Kids as young as 5 years old · Places a special emphasis on bully prevention while helping kids develop good health, self-confidence, respectfulness, and social skills.
• Private BJJ Lessons — All levels, from beginners to advanced Jiu-Jitsu practitioners · Private one-on-one Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old

About the provider

The academy has over 55 years of experience practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It says its kids program places a special emphasis on bully prevention, and it welcomes all people of all experience levels, all ages, and all fitness levels. Roger Machado is a 7th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coral (Red/Black) Belt, earned black belt in 1989, and coral belt in 2021.

The academy welcomes absolute beginners to advanced practitioners, children, teens, adults, and seniors, and all fitness levels from out of shape to professional athletes. Private instruction is available to all levels.

Last updated October 24, 2026.