1 – Determine territory availability – minimum 15 miles away from nearest Machida Karate Association
2 – Participation in the annual Machida Karate Instructor Certification Program (ICP)
3 – Complete the Association Application Form & additional documentation:
4 -If approved, complete License Agreement, Youth Protection Policies and Procedures and the Waiver/ Release/ Assumption of risk signed, as well as the payment of the 1st monthly association fee of $150.
Teach with the exact system used by the Machida family, and stand out as the real deal.
Keep your skills razor-sharp with lessons straight from HQ, anytime, anywhere.
Let your students earn recognized progress when they train at any Machida dojo across the globe.
Save big on gis, equipment, and exclusive instructional materials only available to affiliates.
Elevate your dojo’s visibility with your own dedicated page on the official site.
Attract new students faster with help from our marketing team.
Open doors for social media collabs with Lyoto and Chinzo Machida to explode your online presence.
Receive a professionally produced video to introduce your Machida Karate program with authority.
Due by the 5th of each month to keep your license active and in good standing.
tay updated on the latest techniques and maintain your elite instructor status.
New affiliates must complete ICP for 3 consecutive years to ensure mastery of the Machida system.
After your first three years, attend ICP every other year (or yearly if you want to stay ahead of the game).
All instructors and students must train in the Machida-branded uniform, representing the legacy with pride.
Guaranteeing authenticity, credibility, and consistent quality worldwide.
Includes the official belt and certificate, so every promotion meets Machida’s rigorous standards.
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