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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. 13 | Carlos Henrique — Campeão Peso Leve de BJJ do UFC
Some stories aren’t about medals — they’re about survival.
In this episode, Carlos Machado sits down with Carlos Henrique, one of the most disciplined and mentally tough athletes to come out of Manaus, Brazil, to explore how Jiu-Jitsu can completely redirect a life.
Carlos Henrique is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor from Manaus whose story represents the deepest roots of the art. Coming from social projects and extreme adversity, he built his career through discipline, repetition, and unwavering belief. Known for his relentless pressure, conditioning, and mental strength, Carlos Henrique competes with a purpose far greater than winning — proving that Jiu-Jitsu can change lives.
Carlos opens up about growing up in extreme poverty, not knowing if there would be food at home, and watching people around him fall into crime. He explains how Jiu-Jitsu — through social projects in Manaus — gave him structure, purpose, and a way out.
Losing for years without quitting. Training when no one is watching. Removing ego from practice. Learning why repetition beats talent. Understanding why pressure breaks people mentally. And why “predictable” techniques become unstoppable when mastered.
If you’ve ever doubted your progress or ever thought about quitting… if you train Jiu-Jitsu to become a better human — not just a better fighter — this episode is for you.
⏱ FULL TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Introduction & Portuguese version explanation
02:10 – Manaus vs Rio: why talent comes from the North
05:30 – Social projects and saving kids from the streets
09:20 – Family struggles, hunger, and instability
13:40 – Walking miles just to train
17:10 – Losing for years at blue belt
22:00 – The moment everything almost ended
24:30 – Discovering Dream Art
27:30 – “I worked more than everyone else”
31:00 – Why effort builds confidence
33:10 – Training smarter, not harder
36:40 – Ego-free training philosophy
38:20 – Letting people pass your guard on purpose
41:10 – Why Jiu-Jitsu is mental warfare
44:50 – Predictable becomes inevitable
48:30 – Transitions over submissions
50:30 – UFC BJJ rules & nonstop pressure
56:40 – Conditioning and breaking opponents
01:02:00 – Jiu-Jitsu saved my life
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