TEEN TIGERS (12-15 years old)
MACHIDA KARATE TEEN TIGERS PROGRAM
This program is for teenagers 12 to 15 years old. The program teaches the most essential Karate techniques of martial arts and covers self-defense for common situations.
Topics include footwork, strikes, kicks, blocks, grappling fundamentals, and self-defense techniques.
Students will graduate to the Adult Fundamentals program at age 16 regardless of belt rank. For students who achieve the solid Blue belt by age 15, it will be recommended for them to attend the Adult Advanced
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.
