Machida Karate Miami is a martial arts academy serving Pinecrest, Coral Gables, and Palmetto Bay. The school offers age-based programs including Little Dragons for ages 4 to 6, Young Samurai for ages 7 to 14, and beginner and advanced adult classes for ages 14 and up. Its training emphasizes practical self-defense, realistic application, fitness, and well-rounded combative skills. The academy is led by Cristobal Gidi, who owns and directs the school and holds the highest instructor certification from the Machida Karate Association.