Rigan is one of five brothers of the Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu family. He began training at the age of 5 with his cousins, 'The Gracie Family'. From the age of 14 through 21, he won the Brazilian National Championships every year and every belt division. He amassed a record of 365 wins and 2 losses in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition. He also created a record by having 19 matches in one day and finishing all of them by submission. He remains unbeaten in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in more than 13 years of competition. Today celebrities and Sport-Champions train with him in his Academy in Beverly Hills.