This video is from Current.Com. Jean Jacques Machado is an the man!

Jean Jacques Machado is a Martial Arts World Champion who was born with no functioning left hand. And he overcomes all challenges to succeed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a sport which focuses on ground grappling.

He belongs to the most traditional Jiu-Jitsu family. His uncle, Carlos Gracie, was the founder of Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Today, Jean Jacques keeps inspiring people all over the world. He lives in Los Angeles, trains the LAPD, various marine seals and US soldiers who are fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan, and many celebrities.

His life was portrayed in the documentary “Force of the Spirit”. In the director’s words, the reason why he chose to work on the project is because this is “the true Rocky story”.