The Official Lineage Network

Build Your Legacy

Connect with verified instructors, document your journey, and preserve your martial arts lineage for the next generation.

Explore the lineage

Coral Belt Lineage

The Foundation

Built on Authentic Lineage

Bob Bass, the first American promoted to coral belt by Rigan Machado, represents the bridge between Brazil's founding masters and America's next generation of practitioners.

This direct lineage — from Carlos Gracie Sr to Rigan Machado to Bob Bass — is what makes Black Belt Legacy different. Every instructor in our network traces their credentials back through verified, documented training relationships.

Hear from the source

Rigan Machado on Black Belt Legacy

Learn why lineage matters and what makes the Black Belt Legacy network special.

9th Degree Red Belt · Pan American Champion · ADCC Veteran

Why Train Here

Track Your Lineage. Elevate Your Jiu Jitsu.

Coral-belt leadership, structured progressions, and a lineage tracker that keeps your journey credible.

Official Rigan Machado Lineage

Train under the official lineage of Rigan Machado and his black belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, backed by coral-belt leadership.

Membership Paths for Every Role

Free members explore lineage and profiles. Premium is $35/year; Elite is $65/year, with a $45/year verified-black-belt rate.

Track Your Legacy

Document promotions, instructors, and seminar time so your lineage remains traceable and credible for the next generation.

New Member Features

Modernized experience, lineage-first design

Explore the refreshed interface and tools rolling out to members and school owners.

Verified Lineage

Profiles that prove your path

Connect belt history, instructors, and schools into a single verified profile that travels with you.

Technique Library

Curriculum with belt-level clarity

Save the techniques you train, review progress by belt level, and keep your growth visible.

Legacy Network

Drop in with trusted schools

Find verified academies, view lineage ties, and stay connected wherever you train.

Updated Interface

Streamlined flows that spotlight lineage, programs, and calls to action without clutter.

Modernized Design

Sharper contrast, elevated typography, and an easy-to-navigate layout across devices.

Improved Lineage Tree

Redesigned tracker with clearer branches, ranks, and instructor callouts.

Customizable Profiles

Editable member profiles with space for achievements, media, and progress.

School Owner Profile

Dedicated admin view for owners to manage their academies and lineage.

Membership

Choose your path

MembershipLineage membership

Pick a price, complete the join intake, then continue to Checkout. The discounted Elite rate is for verified BJJ black belts.

Premium Member

Subscription

Full public profile, members-only video library, and certificate download.

$35/yr

Full public profile (bio, links, rank history, QR)
Members-only video library
Certificate download
Submit your rank for verification

Elite Member

Subscription

Everything in Premium plus the Instructor / School-Owner Hub.

$65/yr

Everything in Premium
Instructor / School-Owner Hub
Manage your academy, students, and lineage

Elite — Black Belt rate

Subscription

The Elite tier at the verified-black-belt rate.

$45/yr

Everything in Elite
Discounted rate for verified BJJ black belts

Getting Started

Signing Up for Black Belt Legacy

What is Black Belt Legacy?+

Black Belt Legacy is a network connecting practitioners to verified martial arts lineages, starting with Rigan Machado's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu family tree.

How do I track my lineage?+

Use our Lineage Builder tool to map your instructors, belt promotions, and training history back through the generations.

Who is Rigan Machado?+

Rigan Machado is a 9th Degree Red Belt, Pan American Champion, and ADCC veteran. He leads the Black Belt Legacy network with decades of teaching experience.

How do I find a school in my lineage?+

Use the school directory and map view to discover academies in the Black Belt Legacy network near you, with verified instructor credentials.

Is there a cost to join?+

Basic lineage tracking is free. Premium is $35/year, Elite is $65/year, and verified BJJ black belts can join Elite at the $45/year black-belt rate.

Your place in the lineage is waiting

Share your history, claim your profile, and preserve your legacy for the next generation.

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