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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. 11 | UFC BJJ Welterweight Champ Andrew Tackett
What does it really take to become one of the best in the world?
In this episode of Coffee Time with Carlos Machado, Carlos sits down with elite grappler Andrew Tackett for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about competition, mindset, fear, and growth at the highest level of jiu-jitsu.
Andrew is one of the most exciting rising stars in modern Brazilian jiu-jitsu and submission grappling. Born on May 1, 2003 in Orange County, California, he grew up in Austin, Texas, where he began jiu-jitsu as a young kid after his father signed him up at a local gym. He later trained at Brazilian Fight Factory under coach Rodrigo “Brucutu” Cabral, a member of the Checkmat lineage.
He’s known for an aggressive, high-pace grappling style and relentless submission chasing, earning him buzz on national circuits and major events.
Here, Andrew opens up about why he chases the toughest opponents — the names that make him nervous — and how that fear fuels his work ethic. He talks about the competitors he respects most, the difference between training and competition, and much more.
This episode is a real deep dive into pressure, clarity, and what it means to choose environments where the best fighter wins!
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & welcoming Andrew Tackett
02:15 – Andrew’s competitive mindset and love for tough challenges
06:40 – Why fear is a signal for growth
10:55 – Naming dream matchups and respected opponents
16:30 – Respect for technicians and “gamers” of jiu-jitsu
21:45 – Gi vs no-gi: training vs competition
27:10 – Why Andrew loves training in the gi
32:40 – Competition systems and fairness
38:15 – Choosing environments where the best fighter wins
44:20 – Art vs business in combat sports
50:05 – Lessons learned from high-level competition
55:30 – Final thoughts on growth, pressure, and longevity
58:45 – Closing remarks
☕ Grab your coffee and enjoy Episode 11.
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