Legends and Dragons 59- Wilson Machado
Posted on Thursday, Jun 19, 2025
Show Notes
Guest Background: Wilson Machado Jr. is originally from Brazil and has been in the United States for over 20 years.
Martial Arts Journey: Wilson started martial arts at seven, focusing on judo and jiu-jitsu. He emphasizes the discipline and respect it teaches.
Current Profession: Wilson is a firearms instructor with his company DSTA Stryke (Instagram: @DSTA_STRYKE).
Firearms Training Philosophy: He focuses on practical, real-world training and advises avoiding confrontation.
Security Work and De-escalation: Wilson uses his martial arts background to de-escalate situations in his security work.
Team and Fitness: He leads a small team of security professionals who are expected to stay in shape.
Martial Arts and Law Enforcement: Wilson believes martial arts training is beneficial for military and police officers.
Teaching Women to Shoot: He challenges the misconception that women can only handle small guns.
Training Kids: Wilson trains kids in gun mechanics and safety with a parent present.
Guests
Wilson Machado
Wilson Machado Jr. is a firearms instructor and lifelong martial artist originally from Brazil. He leads DSTA Stryke and shares practical firearms training focused on real-world situations.
Hosts
Jimmy Clouse
Jimmy is an Air Traffic Controller and a first degree black under the training of Grand Master Miguel Valdez, the Blind Dragon.
Phillip Bulloch
Professor in Jiu-Jitsu ⬛🟥⬜️🟥🟥⬛️⬛️⬛️
Head Kids Instructor & 1st Degree Blackbelt at Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu DFW
Phillip is now a co-host of the Legends and Dragons podcast, taking over from Chance. He brings his expertise in Jiu-Jitsu and a passion for teaching to the show, contributing to discussions on martial arts, personal growth, and community building.
See Phillip’s Episodes as a guest from before he became a co-host.