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What happens when the leaders of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu come together to preserve its legacy, strengthen its community, and build its future?

On this special episode of the CareerJitsu Podcast, we are joined by BJJ Red Belt Grand Master Rigan Machado and 4th Degree BJJ Black Belt Larry Shealy to discuss Mach 5 — a Global BJJ Union and its vision for bringing the worldwide Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community together.

Created by Grand Master Rigan Machado, Mach 5 is focused on preserving traditional BJJ lineage while creating a stronger global network of academies, instructors, masters, and practitioners. Through master-class mini-camps, shared knowledge, mentorship, and community, Mach 5 aims to connect generations of Jiu-Jitsu practitioners around the world.

Rigan and Larry discuss why lineage, tradition, mentorship, and community are so important to the future of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—and what it means to build an organization that can unite practitioners while respecting the history and principles of the art.

We also explore how the principles developed through decades of Jiu-Jitsu training—discipline, leadership, resilience, adaptability, humility, and lifelong learning—can translate directly into success in our careers and personal lives.

This episode goes beyond techniques and competition. It’s a conversation about building something bigger than ourselves, preserving a legacy, creating a global community, and shaping the future of Jiu-Jitsu.

What is Mach 5? Why does a Global BJJ Union matter? And what can Jiu-Jitsu teach us about building successful communities and careers?

More Info On Larry Shealy and MACH 5:

The Resilient One
Christian family man, who helps people rebuild identity, faith and strength, after life knocks them to their knees.

Books on Amazon & Kindle:
1. The Values Driven Child-Parenting with Purpose
2. R.E.A.L. Safety Tips for Mothers
3. R.E.A.L. Safety Tips for Female College Students
4. R.E.A.L. Safety Tips for the Real Estate Professional
5. RESILIENT - Never, Never, Never Give Up

CONTACT ME
Website - www.HendoBJJ.com
Facebook.com/HendoBJJ
Instagram- larry_shealy
Phone - 828-290-7933
Email - Professor@HendoBJJ.com

Mach5 BJJ Union
www.MACH5Union.com
213-714-0614

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