Machida Karate Academy is led by 6th dan Shotokan black belt and professional MMA fighter Chinzo Machida. The Academy instructors are all very skilled and patient. Classes are conducted in a safe, professional and encouraging environment for kids and adults alike. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a place to learn self-defense.

My teen aged son wholeheartedly enjoys Machida Karate Academy. He has been a student for a little over 1 year. His Sensei is supportive, empowering and really cares about the growth of his students. The experience has helped my son become more confident and has physically built his strength and stamina. The studio is impeccably clean, modern and bright. The staff members are always welcoming. The overall philosophy of the Academy is centered around respect and hard work while still maintaining a sense of joy and fun for kids/ teenagers.

Great training center, great people, great family atmosphere. Learn to protect yourself in real life scenarios.

Very professional with a modern facility.

Com certeza a melhor academia da Califórnia, Liotto Machida o diretor, com certeza é um dos melhores especialistas da America.

My daughter has been taking classes for about 3yrs and loves it. The Senseis are amazing especially Sensei Webber.

My experience training at Machida Karate was nothing short of Legendary. I have a lot of experience in martial arts (Kempo Karate, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, BJJ) but I started in Karate. This was an awesome way to get back to my Karate roots. I was able to attend the fundamentals and advanced classes and had an absolute blast doing so. I’m a huge fan of the Machida family, and learning from Chinzo had me starstruck. I’ll definitely be back!!! And on the off chance I ever move to California I know where I’ll be!

My 2 kids started from ages 6 and 10, they are now 12 and 16, my son is now assisting the classes and the instructors/senseis have all been such great mentors. My son would not be who he is today if we hadn’t found this dojo. Both their grades are As, they are so respectful/respected, responsible, kind, caring, and so mature. I can’t thank our senseis enough, they are the nicest people you will ever meet, but still strict, but full of love, they really care about each and every one of their students. And my son is the same, he will take anyone under his wings and help the best he can to get to the next belt, the next goal, the next step even if baby steps. It’s not easy to continue to improve yourself every day it takes a lot of work, discipline and dedication. It’s not cheap, but it is priceless, my kids will take the learnings all throughout their lives. You don’t have to go just for the belt, the color is not what determines you- it’s how you improve yourself, stay fit and learn skills to defend yourself and feel good about yourself, regardless of what belt you are. And teaching children values that is beyond any belt color.