YOUTH SAMURAI & ADVANCED (7-11 years old)
YOUTH SAMURAI
This program is for children aged 7 to 11 years old.
The program focuses on developing self-confidence, supporting their development of hand-eye coordination, rhythms, and understanding their body in space. It also covers Machida Karate fundamentals, self-defense with partner drills and addressing bullying situations, pad work, meditation, and social development games.
YOUTH SAMURAI ADVANCED
This program is a continuation of Youth Samurai. Students must be blue-white belt and up (7 to 11 years old). Green-white belts are welcome to join with instructor approval. There is more functional application of the techniques learned with more partner drills and sparring.
Chinzo Machida
MACHIDA KARATE HEAD INSTRUCTOR
Chinzo Machida is the coach who helped put Karate on the map in world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). He coached his brother, Lyoto Machida, to great success. Lyoto became the heavyweight champion in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 2009.
With over 35 years of experience and knowledge, Chinzo Machida is a decorated Shotokan Karate competitor in Brazil, a professional MMA coach, and a former professional MMA fighter. He fought for Bellator MMA, Karate Combat and RFA.
Chinzo is passionate about teaching Karate. He strives to cultivate character, skills, and community through the Art of Karate.
He currently oversees the Machida Academy Headquarters in Lomita, CA, Machida Virtual Dojo, Machida Association, and professional Karate MMA team. He is also one of the main instructors.
