For those who want real progress anywhere.
Learn and Graduate in the
Machida Karate Method
Access the complete curriculum from yellow belt to black belt, with structured classes, live grading, and official certification.All for $30 a month.
What You Get
Complete Curriculum
From White Belt to Brown Belt Stripe 3, all content is available immediately.
Official Certification
Tested live via Zoom and recognized by the Machida Association worldwide.
Clear Progression
A linear structure where you always know what to train next to reach your goal.
Train Anywhere
No fixed schedules. Your dojo is available 24/7 on any device you choose.
Sensei Chinzo Machida
Head Instructor
Chinzo Machida is the son of Sensei Yoshizo Machida — 8th Dan in Shotokan Karate and founder of the Machida Karate system — and brother of Lyoto Machida, former UFC Light Heavyweight World Champion.
Trained since childhood within the Machida system, Chinzo has dedicated his life to teaching and developing the methodology. He leads the vast majority of the platform's classes.
"When you train at the Machida Virtual Dojo, you train with the family that built the system."
The Programs
Two complete programs. 1000+ classes. A clear path.
Fundamental Program
Yellow Belt
Focus on punches, kicks, blocks, kata, and self-defense for absolute beginners.
Orange Belt
Deepen your foundation with more complex combinations and requirements.
Advanced Program
Green Belt
Intro to combat strategies & grappling.
Blue Belt
Refinement of technique and execution.
Purple Belt
Evolution of striking/grappling strategies.
Brown Belt
The final belt before Stripes.
Brown Stripe 1
First level of deep specialization.
Brown Stripe 2
High-level techniques and complex combinations.
Brown Stripe 3
Preparation for the ultimate Black Belt test.
Extra Modules
Live Classes
Recordings of live sessions and special topics.
Dojo Class
Virtual Dojo Class sessions exploring fundamental techniques.
How Graduation Works
Access Content
Start at Yellow Belt. All content is available immediately from day one.
Train at Your Pace
Each fundamental belt has 15 classes. Recommended time is 4 months of consistent training.
Schedule Test
Upon finishing the course, schedule your online test with a certified HQ Sensei.
Live Zoom Test
A 30-min live test demonstrating your techniques to Machida Academy standard.
Advance!
Receive your official certificate from the Machida family and unlock the next journey.
Machida Students Worldwide
Real results from real martial artists training using the method every day.
Hear it directly from them
I've improved my physical condition, cardio, and confidence while learning real self-defense with the Machida Karate method.
Liz Rose
Machida Student
I started Karate at 50! I've been training in different martial arts, but the Machida method mindset truly resonated with me.
Joe Bergmann
Machida Student
Being one of the first students at the HQ, the Karate mindset is my favorite thing. It teaches me to use Karate to be happy every day.
Ron Ilada
Machida Student
One Subscription.
Access to Everything.
Choose the plan that fits your journey. Get 7 days free on any plan.
Billed annually. Equates to $25/month.
7 Days Free. No Commitment.
You have 7 days to explore all the content of the Machida Virtual Dojo without paying anything. If you decide it's not for you, cancel before the seventh day directly within your dashboard and you won't be charged.
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Join thousands of students and transform your karate skills with the Machida Virtual Dojo. Train anywhere, anytime, with the family that built the system.
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- Official Certification
- Live Zoom Testing
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