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How to Build a Jiu-Jitsu Academy That Runs Without You #shorts

How to Build a Jiu-Jitsu Academy That Runs Without You #shorts

From CMJJ Headquarters

October 3, 2026

One of the biggest mistakes school owners make? They don’t train their staff.

In Episode 31 of Coffee Time with Carlos Machado, Carlos and Lindsay Machado talk about the importance of developing instructors, building strong systems, and creating an academy that doesn’t depend on one person to keep everything running.

Carlos recently spent 10 days in Australia—and the academy never missed a beat.

The lesson: inspect what you expect.

Train your people, establish the standard, and build a team you can trust.

They also celebrate Professor Gordon as he prepares to spread his wings and open a school of his own. 🥋

☕ Episode 31 with Lindsay Machado is OUT NOW!

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