Brandon McCaghren holds a black belt in 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, the innovative no-gi grappling system founded by Eddie Bravo. His journey reflects a deliberate commitment to mastering both dimensions of the sport — building a formidable no-gi foundation while simultaneously pursuing depth in gi-based Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
That pursuit culminated in McCaghren receiving his BJJ black belt from Carlos Machado, one of the legendary Machado brothers and a towering figure in the global BJJ community. The promotion, reported by Jitsmagazine.com, highlights the significance of his development across both disciplines. Progressing through the 10th Planet no-gi system and earning recognition within the Machado black belt lineage, McCaghren has established a rare versatility that few practitioners achieve.