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Coffee Time with Carlos Machado
Start Your Morning with Coffee, Conversation, and Real-Life Wisdom
Most people never get the chance to do what they love, not because they can't, but because of the stories they believe or the setbacks they've faced. But adversity doesn't have to define you. You can rise above it and go further than you ever imagined.
Join me, Carlos Machado, every Monday through Thursday at 9:00 AM CST for Coffee Time With Carlos, where we blend 50 years of martial arts experience and over three decades in business into conversations that inspire, challenge, and uplift.
If I can share even one insight that helps you grow stronger mentally, physically, or spiritually then every episode is worth it. Because in the end, we are all one… or all none.
So pour a cup, pull up a chair, and let’s share life together.
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Coffee Time with Carlos Machado
Ep. 3 | Brandon McCaghren on Eddie Bravo, PGF, and Jiu-Jitsu’s Future
What happens when two innovators from different Jiu-Jitsu worlds sit down for coffee? In Episode 3 of Coffee Time with Carlos Machado, Master Carlos Machado is joined by Professor Brandon McCaghren, one of the leading figures of the 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu system under Eddie Bravo.
This powerful conversation covers the past, present, and future of grappling. Brandon shares the lessons he learned from Eddie Bravo, his experiences with EBI (Eddie Bravo Invitational), and how he created the Professional Grappling Federation (PGF) to bring a new season-based league model to the sport.
They explore what makes Eddie Bravo such a visionary, why the EBI ruleset changed competition forever, and how Combat Jiu-Jitsu (striking on the ground) reshaped the spectator experience. Carlos and Brandon also discuss the importance of collaboration in martial arts, bridging the gap between gi and no-gi Jiu-Jitsu, and what it means to grow together as a community.
For fans, athletes, and coaches alike, this episode is a masterclass in leadership, mindset, and the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu.
🌟 In this episode you’ll learn about:
- Eddie Bravo’s abundance mindset and impact on modern Jiu-Jitsu
- How the EBI rules changed the way athletes train and compete
- Why Combat Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most exciting formats today
- The creation of the Professional Grappling Federation (PGF) and how it differs from traditional tournaments
- The role of storytelling and league formats in building stars and growing Jiu-Jitsu as a professional sport
- Brandon’s personal journey testing for his black belt in the gi under Carlos Machado
⏱ Timestamps
0:00 – Collaboration in Jiu-Jitsu: gi vs. no-gi worlds unite
10:45 – Eddie Bravo’s abundance mindset and innovation
24:30 – Why the EBI ruleset revolutionized tournaments
41:10 – The birth of Combat Jiu-Jitsu
55:20 – How PGF changed the way athletes compete
1:22:15 – Philosophy of time, intuition, and flow in Jiu-Jitsu
1:45:00 – Brandon’s gi black belt journey with Carlos Machado
📌 About the Guests
Carlos Machado is a 7th-degree coral belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a member of the legendary Machado family, and one of the pioneers of Jiu-Jitsu in America. Through teaching, competing, and mentoring, he has influenced generations of martial artists worldwide.
Brandon McCaghren is a black belt under Eddie Bravo, head instructor at 10th Planet Decatur, commentator for EBI and Combat Jiu-Jitsu, and founder of the Professional Grappling Federation (PGF) which has become one of the most innovative competition formats in Jiu-Jitsu today.
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