Machida Karate Methodology

The Science behind the System

  • Focus on Application

    Machida Karate Methodology focuses on the most important of a fight: The application of Karate techniques in a realistic combat scenario.

  • Progressive System

    The Machida Methodology is a clear progressive system that will guide you from your first class. All you need to do is start from the beginning and move up the ranks.

  • Complete Methodology

    Machida Karate combines the traditional karate techniques with grappling and self-defense techniques, to be efficient in a real fight.

What is the Machida Methodology?

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What our Students Say

Reviews from Machida Students around the World

Anthony Monahon

5 star rating

“This course was great to turn to when COVID was bad and I couldn't get to class, and you learn right from the source!”

“This course was great to turn to when COVID was bad and I couldn't get to class, and you learn right from the source!”

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Kris Hartrum

5 star rating

“Great combination of classical Shotokan karate with the addition of modern footwork. Loved it. ”

“Great combination of classical Shotokan karate with the addition of modern footwork. Loved it. ”

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Clement Fagon

5 star rating

“Excellent review of all the fundamental techniques for kicks, punches and blocks. Very nice tips and details shared by Lyoto. I especially liked the one on hand positioning to catch the leg of the opponent when you are blocking the high kick. ”

“Excellent review of all the fundamental techniques for kicks, punches and blocks. Very nice tips and details shared by Lyoto. I especially liked the one on hand positioning to catch the leg of the opponent when you are blocking the high kick. ”

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David Reynolds

5 star rating

“Great series of classes. Well taught, good content presented in a logical sequence. I liked how each full class linked w a corresponding kihon class and a pad/glove drill class. Was a good workout as well. ”

“Great series of classes. Well taught, good content presented in a logical sequence. I liked how each full class linked w a corresponding kihon class and a pad/glove drill class. Was a good workout as well. ”

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Clement Fagon

5 star rating

“A great mix of self defense techniques to face any most common situations: striking, takedowns and grappling. I loved the scissor choke on the last lesson. ”

“A great mix of self defense techniques to face any most common situations: striking, takedowns and grappling. I loved the scissor choke on the last lesson. ”

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Machida Karate Fundamental

The essential of martial arts for self-defense

The Machida Karate Fundamental Program is designed to teach the Essentials of Martial arts from the beginning, focusing on Self-Defense, Fundamentals e basic fight application.

The Program is organized into 2 belt Progression, from White to Yellow Belt and from Yellow to Orange Belt. After completing the Orange Belt, you can join the Adult  Advanced.

The Machida Karate Fundamental Program is a group of 15 classes, with 3 subjects each: Self-defense, Fundamental, and Fight  Application. 

At each belt, you have to train these classes in a progressive way, improving the technique and moving up the ranks.

BELT SYSTEM AND TESTING

Yellow Belt Course: Complete the Yellow Belt Course in 4 months and Book your Live Test.

Belt Test 1: It is a 30-minute long 1-1 on Zoom with one of the Machida Karate HQ Senseis. It's a test where you have to perform the techniques of the courses.

Orange Belt Course: After completing the Yellow Belt, you can join the Orange Belt. Complete the course in 4 months and Book your Live Test. 

Belt Test 2: It is a 30-minute long 1-1 on Zoom with one of the Machida Karate HQ Senseis. It's a test where you have to perform the techniques of the courses. It's more strict than the Yellow Belt test. 

After you earn your Orange Belt, you can join the Adult Advanced Program.


ADULT FUNDAMENTAL SINGLE COURSES

If you want to study the techniques in-depth, you can access the single courses of the contents of the Machida Karate Fundamental Program. It is a great way to study the techniques of each subject.

Adult Fundamental 1 - Full Class: 15 classes of 45 minutes each, with a complete workout, led by Machida Senseis. Just press play and train. 

Adult Fundamental 2 - Kihon Fundamentals: 15 classes, around 10 minutes each, teaching the Fundamentals in detail. You can study each movement separately.

Adult Fundamental 3 - Fight application and partner drills:  15 classes, around 10 minutes each, teaching how to safely practice and apply the Fundamentals with a partner.

Adult Fundamental 4 - Self-defense Situations: 15 classes, around 10 minutes each, with the 15 most dangerous situations that we use grappling combined with karate in order to be effective.



Machida Karate Fundamental - Belt Courses

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Common Questions

  • Do I need a partner?

    No, you can train the Fundamental Program all by yourself.

  • Do I have a deadline to finish?

    No, you can do it at your time and pace.

  • Do I need any specific equipment or space to train?

    You don't need any special equipment. You can do it all from your home.

  • Can I cancel my membership at anytime and come back?

    Yes, you can start and cancel or pause your membership and come back at any time.

Machida Karate Advanced

The most efficient martial arts Principles and Strategies

The Machida Karate Adult Advanced program focuses on fight strategies, based on the most well-proven Principles of Martial Arts.

Combining the Strategies of Karate from Nishiyama Sensei, with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Muay Thai, Sumo, and modern ways of training, the Adult Advanced is the Machida interpretation of Karate, where the efficiency is the most important. 

The Program is organized into 4 different courses, with 30 classes each. Each class will work on one strategy, in this way, the course is always refreshing and improving with new drills, based on the same principles.

*Machida Advanced Program is under construction. 

ADULT ADVANCED SINGLE COURSES

Adult Advanced 1 - Full Class: 30 classes of 45 minutes each, with a complete workout led by the Machida Senseis. Just press play and train along. 

Adult Advanced 2 - Striking strategies: 30 classes of 10 minutes each, covering the 30 Advanced Striking strategies in detail. You can study each movement separately.  (coming soon!) 

Adult Advanced 3 - Fight application and partner drills: 30 classes of 10 minutes each, teaching how to train the Striking Strategies with a partner.  (coming soon!) 

Adult Advanced 4 - Machida Grappling: 30 classes of 10 minutes each, covering the best Grappling Principles, from Jiu-jitsu to Wrestling, Sumo, and Thai clinch, combined with Karate. 

Machida Karate Advanced - Belt Courses

Mastery Series

Advanced Martial Arts in Details

The Machida Karate Mastery Series teaches deep details over martial arts principles, with the goal of master each technique, from Fundamental to Fight Application.

At the Machida Karate Methodology, Advanced students get the chance to study and specialized in different subjects, similar to a University, where the student takes a Master's Degree.

Following the Kaizen Principle, The Machida Methodology is always evolving and the Mastery Series will never end. Since the Machida Family is always studying and developing new martial arts techniques and applications, and all of these details will be added to the Mastery Series Courses along the way.

Mastery Series 1 – Fookwork Mastery: Complete course of footwork with Sensei Chinzo Machida and Sensei Lyoto Machida.


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