# 2023 Will Machado BJJ Championships

> Competition in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | September 08, 2023 – September 09, 2023

## Overview

**Event Type:** Competition

**Description:** HOW DOES THE GATHERING DIFFER FROM OTHER COMPS?

This
boutique BJJ competition stands as Australia’s Original BJJ Championships. It
began back in the 90’s, before BJJ was a ‘thing’. The only Black Belt in the
‘antipodes’ at that time was John Will - ‘Dirty Dozen’ member and the
well-spring of BJJ in the Southern Hemisphere. In those days, Blue Belt matches
were the highlight of the competition! How far we’ve come!

The
Gathering is an opportunity for all students and coaches from the Machado
lineage to get together, to compete, to train and to share the mat with
Professor Rigan Machado, who makes the trip out for the event. It’s an
opportunity to catch up with old friends or make new ones. It’s a competition,
yes - but it’s also our annual ‘family picnic’ of sorts.

Lock
it into your calendar now; you will love, love, love the experience.

Competition:
September 9th - MSAC - in Melbourne.

Professor
Rigan Machado: the day after at Dominance Academy.'

**Competition Notes - FAQ:**

**SCHEDULE ON THE SUNDAY:**

9:30am - Academy Owners Photoshoot with Professor Machado at Dominance

9:45am - All Black Belts Photoshoot with Professor Machado at Dominance: 9:45am

10:00am - Advanced Seminars: (three 45-minute topics)

12:30pm - White Belts Seminars: (two 45-minute sessions)

**Seminar Series Overview:**

Professor Rigan Machado will deliver a series of seminars on a range of topics.

Three different topics for Coloured Belts (Blues, Purple, Browns & Blacks) - and two different topics for White belts.

**Cost:**(for as few or as many sessions as you like)

No need to book. Cash payment - at door.

$100 for competitors

$120 for non-competitors

**Status:** Scheduled

## Dates

**Start:** September 08, 2023
**End:** September 09, 2023
## Location

**Venue:** Shorts

**Location:** Melbourne, Victoria, Australia


## Pricing

**Price Range:** 20 AUD – 97 AUD
## Links

- Registration: https://www.BJJ.com.au
- Source: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/11515

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**Last Updated:** March 06, 2026

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