PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Machida Karate is a methodology focused on self-defense that utilizes Shotokan Karate as its foundation, and also incorporates the Bushido Values – resilience, healthy and strong body, courage, and honor – to empower practitioners to strengthen their spirit, mind, and body.
It was started by brothers, Chinzo Machida and Lyoto Machida, when they began their endeavor into mixed martial arts (MMA) in 2003. They needed to adapt the techniques and style to be applicable in any situation.
They revived techniques like elbows, knees, hooks, and grappling techniques, then combined them with distance management, timing, and precision to effectively apply their karate experience against other Martial Art disciplines.
Distinguishing itself from other karate styles, Machida Karate includes grappling and throwing as part of its self-defense curriculum.
START YOUR JOURNEY TODAY
OUR PROGRAMS
Youth Samurai
Kids from 7 to 11 years old
Teen Tigers
Teens from 12 to 15 years old
Adult Program
From 16 years and up
Regis Sudo
O’side Branch Instructor
MEET OUR SENSEI
Regis was born in Brazil as a descendant of Japanese immigrants and initiated Karate training in his teen years as a way to fight back against bullying at school. Regis holds a first-degree Black Belt in Shotokan Karate and has experience in several other styles, like Goju-ryu and Kyokushin.