# 2026 WILL MACHADO BJJ CHAMPIONSHIPS

> Competition in New Berrima, New South Wales, Australia | October 09, 2026 – October 10, 2026

## 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: October 10th 2026 - MSAC - in Melbourne.

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

**Competition Notes - FAQ:**

**SCHEDULE ON THE SUNDAY:**

Be at Dominance by 9am!

Black Belts Degree Awards: 9:30am

Academy Owners Group shot: 10:00am

All Black Belts Group Shot: 10:15am

Advanced Seminars: 10:30- 12:30

Photos with Rigan: 12:30-1:00pm

White Belts Seminars: 1:00pm-3:00pm

Photos with Rigan: 3:00pm-3:30pm

**No need to book. Cash payment - at door.**

**$100 for competitors**

**$120 for non-competitors**

**Status:** Scheduled

## Dates

**Start:** October 09, 2026
**End:** October 10, 2026
## Location

**Venue:** Melbourne Sports Aquatic Centre

**Location:** New Berrima, New South Wales, Australia


## Pricing

**Price Range:** 30 AUD – 97 AUD
## Links

- Registration: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/32045
- Source: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/32045
## Tags

Multi-Day

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**Last Updated:** May 02, 2026

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