ADULT ADVANCED PROGRAM
MACHIDA KARATE ADULT ADVANCED PROGRAM
Prerequisite: Machida Karate Orange belt and higher or Black belt from traditional Karate (with approval).
The student should already possess the knowledge of self-defense and Karate fundamentals.
The Adult Advanced program focuses on developing deeper understanding and application of techniques from Adult Fundamentals. Students will learn distance management and timing combined with grappling, advanced striking and fight applications.
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.
