




Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu: The Colony
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About Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu: The Colony
Jiu-Jitsu Academy with Licensed After-School
Academy of Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu offers a unique blend of high-energy martial arts training and professional child care for students in The Colony and Carrollton. As a licensed facility with Texas Rising Star certification, the program provides a structured environment where children ages 5 to 12 can thrive after school and during summer breaks. Under the leadership of Director Michael Madeley, a 5th-degree black belt, the academy focuses on building foundations in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, and kickboxing while instilling core values like discipline, respect, and self-confidence. The facility is designed for active learning, featuring dedicated mat spaces for martial arts and quiet areas for homework. Transportation is provided from local schools, and summer camps include daily training alongside exciting off-site field trips. While parents provide daily meals and snacks, the academy is CCS certified and offers various membership levels to accommodate family needs,...
What Parents Say
5 reviews from parents
My boys have been attending this academy for almost 2 years and the experience has been phenomenal. They started as shy kids afraid of even the most minimal interaction with other kids, and I have seen them grow not only in their jiujitsu skills but also in their overall confidence outside the mat. They can handle stress and uncomfortableness a lot better than before. The instructors are very knowledgeable and make learning jiujitsu so fun for kids, but along the way they also teach valuable lessons such as doing the right thing, or being a good team player. It’s been such a great experience that my husband enrolled in the adult classes.
My daughter started here in order to help with some problems at school. I love the respect they show the instructor, and I have seen a tremendous difference in her attitude. Plus she loves it!
Incredible environment to learn Jiu Jitsu. I train here every time I’m in the Frisco area visiting Family. Clean academy, all the guys are friendly and are legit trying to get good at Jiu Jitsu. Also, there’s a couple of kids classes for Parents looking to introduce their Kids to Martial arts. Thanks for always showing me love and respect 🙏🏽🥋
We absolutely love this establishment. The instructors are amazing guys and have a wealth of knowledge in the art of jujitsu. We enrolled our son about a year ago and he loves it. Their after school program is helpful and Amanda is the sweetest and toughest when she needs to be with the kids. Our son has done a tournament and absolutely is hooked. It teaches him so much about how to over come adversity and protect himself. He gets camaraderie with his classmates and the coaches. We can not recommend this place enough for you or your family. I love to tell people about this place every chance I get. Go sign up. Now.
The kid’s program is excellent! Mr. Evan and Mr. Vincent have a tremendous gift at connecting with the children! My daughter tends to be shy and the classes are helping her break out a little more and as you can tell from the picture she absolutely loves it. The program helps her by instilling confidence and of course self-defense. She comes home nearly every time wanting to practice. Each morning she will wake up asking if she gets to go to class today! The adult program and classes are also excellent Mike does and superb job at walking through the techniques step by step. The environment is well suited for beginner or advanced… Really great group of people!
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Safety Record
No safety concerns, legal issues, or major violations were found for this location. The facility is a licensed childcare center with the Texas Department of Health and Human Services and is a 'Texas Rising Star' certified facility. Instructors are reported to have passed FBI background checks as part of their state licensing requirement.
Parent Reputation
The academy maintains a highly positive reputation with parents, frequently receiving 5-star ratings on Google and Facebook. Common praise centers on the 'family-like' atmosphere, the 'no-ego' philosophy, and the effective teaching of discipline and self-confidence to children. Some discussions on parent and hobbyist forums mention that the pricing and sales structures for the broader Machado organization can be aggressive, but feedback for the local instructors is consistently favorable.
Staff Insights
Staff are led by Michael Madeley (5th Degree Black Belt) and Evan Thompson (1st Degree Black Belt), both of whom are praised in reviews for their technical expertise and ability to work with children. While specific employee-only reviews for this exact location are limited, general feedback for the Machado organization describes a family-oriented culture, though some employees note mixed work-life balance due to the nature of the business.
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