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Eric Acha was born in the Phillipines.  He moved to America in 1980 with his family and settled down in California.  In 1994, he had the wild idea to become a police officer and pursued that dream.  He had an interesting journey in being a police officer and not being a US Citizen at the time.  He then got his citizenship and continued to fulfill his desire to serve in Law Enforcement.

He held many roles and responsibilities in over 22 years in law enforcement.  He started a Jiu-Jitsu school in the SF Bay area which he ran full time post retirement.  Due to shifting political waves, he later moved his family to Texas for a new start around 2021.  He now owns operated JJ Machado DFW in Colleyville, TX 

They speak of his journey and path growing up and then in LE.  He also gives insights into his martial arts journey and speaks of the importance of Jiu-Jitsu training for officers.  

He is a proud husband and father of four girls.  

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