Machida Karate Academy

Machida Karate Academy offers the Little Dragon Program for ages 4 to 6, with hand-eye coordination, rhythms, body awareness, social development games, self-defense, Machida Karate fundamentals, pad work, and meditation. It also offers the Youth Samurai Program for ages 7 to 11, the Teen Tigers Program for ages 12 to 15, the Adult Fundamental Program for ages 16 and up, the Adult Advanced Program for ages 16 and up, and private classes for ages 4 and up.

Programs

• Little Dragon Program — 4 to 6 yr · For kids from 4 yr to 6 yr. Focuses on hand-eye coordination, rhythms, body awareness, social development games, self-defense, Machida Karate fundamentals, pad work, and meditation.
• Youth Samurai Program — 7 to 11 yr
• Youth Samurai Advanced — 7 yr to 11 yr · Continuation of Youth Samurai. Students must be blue-white belt and up; green-white belts are welcome with instructor approval. Includes more functional application, partner drills, and sparring.
• Teen Tigers Program — 12 yr to 15 yr
• Adult Fundamental Program — 16 yr+ · Teaches essential karate techniques and self-defense for common situations, including footwork, strikes, kicks, blocks, grappling fundamentals, and self-defense techniques.
• Adult Advanced Program — 16 yr+
• Private Classes — 4 yr & up

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old

About the provider

Machida Karate Academy was founded in 2016. Chinzo Machida is the Head Coach and Head Instructor, and the About page states that Chinzo Machida and Lyoto Machida founded the academy in Lomita, CA in 2016. Chinzo Machida holds a 6th Dan in Shotokan Karate and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Lyoto Machida holds a 3rd Dan in Shotokan Karate, a 2nd Dan in Sumo, and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Programs are offered for all ages 4 yr+. Private classes are available for members and non-members ages 4 yr & up.

What families say

“We have been taking my child here for a few years and we are always impressed with how friendly and knowledgeable all of the staff is. I would highly recommend coming here.” — Darian C.

“Great place for kids to learn karate. Everyone is friendly and professional. The kids always have a great time and learn a lot.” — George B.

Last updated October 6, 2026.