The Machida family - Sochin

Left to right: Chinzo, Yoshizo, Lyoto, and Take Machida

From left to right: Hanshi M.A. Sharifi, Sensei Michael Tabassi, and Master Hidetaka Nishiyama.

Sensei Tabassi first started training karate in Iran with Hanshi Sharifi (who is my sensei). Both my sensei and Sensei Tabassi earned their 7th dans from Master Nishiyama (may he rest in peace).

Made this video the other day. Compares Enoeda Sensei’s application of Kuzushi Waza to Lyoto Machida, in both a tournament and in the UFC. Enjoy in HD!! Oss

Master Gichin Funakoshi

Shotokan Master Hidetaka Nishiyama in his office in Los Angeles. It is interesting that he was a cigarette smoker.

Rest in peace Master Hidetaka Nishiyama.

Lyoto and Chinzo Machida. I like the picture of Sensei Nishiyama in the background. My dojo has the same one.

Chinzo, Yoshizo, and Lyoto Machida

Back to white belt. First day of Judo.

S.K.I. patches - old & new

Hanshi Sharifi in Iran

Senpai Mehran, 1980

I Love Karate

I guess I didn’t have much of a choice.