PROFESSOR ERIC ACHA

Head Instructor

Professor Eric Acha is a 2nd degree black belt under Master Jean Jacques Machado. He has been training Jiu Jitsu for 20 years and teaching Jiu Jitsu professionally for 14 years. In addition to be being the owner and head instructor of JJ Machado DFW, Professor Eric is also a partner / owner of Peninsula Self Defense, which is located in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. Professor Eric founded Peninsula Self Defense in 2010 and Peninsula Self Defense is one of the largest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu schools in the San Francisco Bay Area with a reputation for quality instruction.

Professor Eric Acha is also a retired California police officer with 22 years of service. During his police service, Professor Eric was a defensive tactics instructor and a state recognized expert in police use of force. Professor Eric and the entire JJ Machado DFW family support law enforcement and first responders.

After retiring from police work, Professor Eric and his family relocated to Texas and are residents of Colleyville. They opened JJ Machado DFW with the goal of sharing Jiu Jitsu and it’s positive benefits with their community.

PROFESSOR LUKE HOFFMAN

Instructor

Professor Luke Hoffman has 17 years of extensive experience in Jiu Jitsu and he is currently a 2nd degree black belt. Professor Luke is also a former MMA fighter with 3 fights and a record of 2-1. Professor Luke teaches our adult no gi classes at JJ Machado DFW.

Professor Luke received his BS in kinesiology, with a minor in business, from Stephen F. Austin University. Professor Luke is in product sales and his hobbies include hunting, woodworking and golf.

PROFESSOR ERNESTO ROCO

Instructor

Professor Ernesto Roco began his Jiu Jitsu training in 2006 directly under Master Jean Jacques Machado at Jean Jacques Machado Headquarters in Los Angeles. Professor Ernesto received his blue and purple belts from Master Jean Jacques. Professor Ernesto relocated to Orange County where he continued his Jiu Jitsu training under Professor Alan Goes from the Carlson Gracie lineage. In 2015, Professor Ernesto received his black belt from Professor Allan Goes. Professor Ernesto is currently a 2nd degree black belt.

Professor Ernesto has an MS in Information Systems and he is an IT professional. His hobbies include hunting and competitive long range shooting. Professor Ernesto teaches gi classes in the adult Jiu Jitsu Program.

COACH MARK SHERILL

Youth Instructor

Mark began his Jiu Jitsu training with Crosley Gracie in 2009. Mark is a small business owner and he operates his business in Texas and California. Mark is currently a brown belt and he coaches in our youth program.

COACH FRANCISCO FRAGA

Youth Instructor

Francisco is originally from Salvador Bahia Brazil and he is a retired police officer from California. Francisco was a SWAT Operator, K9 Handler and Defensive Tactics Instructor for his department. Francisco is also an active Navy Reservist. Francisco is currently a purple belt and he coaches in our youth program.