Our Mission

Our mission is to empower individuals by teaching valuable martial arts skills while nurturing personal growth and community spirit. We strive to create a positive and supportive atmosphere where everyone feels valued and encouraged to achieve their personal goals.

What We Offer

Meet Professor Armando “Mando” Sanchez

Head Instructor at Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu Albuquerque

Armando has an impressive twenty seven years of experience and expertise in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA. He has earned a 3rd degree black belt via the renowned Machado Method system, presided by Master Carlos Machado himself.

That’s not all— he has even solidified this drive for excellence with a master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Yet, somehow amid his packed schedule he still finds the time to actively pour into our campus here at CMJJA, emphasizing not only sound and relevant technique but also the importance of having a healthy community and mat culture!

We’re happy to have him with us!

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Professional Jiu-Jitsu Training for Everyone in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, & Bernalillo

Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu Albuquerque, we are proud to offer professional jiu-jitsu training to everyone in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and Bernalillo. Our mission is to provide a complete experience that goes beyond just self-defense or fitness. We believe that jiu-jitsu can arm you with the tools you need to improve yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced practitioner, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.

Prepare Yourself For Anything

Looking for a way to enhance your skills to stand up to bullies and overcome life’s challenges? At Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu Albuquerque, we offer self-defense classes for people of all ages and genders. Learn valuable skills in self-defense, gain confidence and discipline, all while having fun in a safe environment. Jiu-jitsu isn’t just about learning a martial art, it’s about preparing yourself to tackle whatever life throws at you. Come join us and see how jiu-jitsu can make a difference in your life!

Our Instructors

Our Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu instructors are incredibly skilled, passionate, and diverse, providing students with practical self-defense along with the ability to recognize their individual strengths and plenty of laughs along the way.

Justin Hall

Justin Hall is dedicated to teaching authentic Helio Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, emphasizing self-defense by using leverage and technique to defeat larger, stronger attackers. Since 2006, he has been instructing students, initially at Lion Academy of Martial Arts (now Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu of Albuquerque) until 2022, before moving to Mexico to become the Global Director of the Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu Association.

Notable Achievements:

3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Master Carlos Machado
4th degree black belt in Wing Chun Kung Fu
4th degree black belt in Total Defense
Associate instructor’s black belt in Muay Thai
Graduated from Gracie Instructor Certification Program
Graduate work in nutrition and dietetics

Christian St. Germain

Christian has 10 years of experience in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and 6 years of experience in Muay Thai Kickboxing under Kru Justin Hall. Christian received his blue belt from Rener and Ryron Gracie and later received his purple belt from Justin Hall under the Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu Association. Christian assists the CMJJ blackbelts with instruction in both CMJJ’s adult Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing classes. Christian’s goal in instruction is to help each student develop a technical system that works specifically for their individual needs while also helping to draw out the best in every student on and off the mats.

Anthony Sanchez

Anthony is Professor Mando’s son, and began training Jiu Jitsu regularly at 10 years old and later became an accomplished wrestler during his highschool career. Anthony currently attends UNM where he is pursuing a degree in accounting. He currently an assistant instructor for both CMJJ’s kids and adult programs, bringing almost 15 years experience and training as both a child and now a young adult. Anthony offers a unique perspective of what Jiu Jitsu is and can be for the individual as they progress through life stages.

Professor Tevin Dyce

Tevin has trained and competed in Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, and MMA for 17 years. His career started in Renzo Academy’s “Blue Basement” with the original Danaher Death Squad, eventually earning a black belt from Professor Mike Davila.
His professional journey includes national super fights, MMA for Bellator FC, and other organizations, currently holding a global rank in Jiu Jitsu.

As an APD Academy officer, Tevin invests in CMJJ students, teaching a technical, evolved system of Jiu Jitsu and striking while emphasizing a healthy academy environment. We are fortunate to have him as a black belt instructor!

Joe Sanchez

With nine years of dedicated training in Jiu Jitsu, Joe Sanchez has honed his skills both on and off the mat. For the past five years, he has shared his passion for the sport by teaching both kids and adults, instilling in them not just the techniques of Jiu Jitsu but also the discipline, focus, and respect that come with it. Joe’s commitment to his students’ growth and development goes beyond the physical aspects of the sport, aiming to cultivate a mindset that transcends the gym and empowers them in all aspects of life.

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Our Mission

What We Offer

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Jaguars Jiu-Jitsu 8-13 Year Old Jiu-Jitsu

Jaguar Cubs 4-7 Year Old Jiu-Jitsu

Wing Chun – Kung Fu

Muay Thai