Registration is open for IMAA members only until 10/14/21.  The event will then be made available for the public.

Chinzô Machida is a Mixed Martial artist from Brazil who helped bring the family's world famous Machida Shotokan style to the MMA world!

Chinzô offers a wealth of knowledge in his Karate style and other martial arts. He is a fighting competitor in Bellator MMA and the brother/coach of former UFC Champion Lyoto Machida.

Chinzô Machida will teach an exclusive Martial Arts seminar at The Israeli Martial Arts Academy!

This is a unique opportunity to train with an instructor who is at the very top of their game!

Date: 11/04/21

Time:  6:00pm-8:00pm 

Location: The Israeli Martial Arts Academy - 30961 W Agoura Rd. Westlake Village, CA 91362

All adults ages 15+ are welcome!

For more information and to sign up, click here.

The legendary BJJ martial artist Royce Gracie will be teach an exclusive ground fighting seminar for the adult all level students and the public with at least one year of martial arts experience.

A Brazilian semi-retired professional mixed martial artist, a UFC Hall of Famer, and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. A member of the famed Gracie family, he is considered to be one of the most influential figures in the history of MMA.
Gracie gained fame for his success in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Between 1993 and 1994, he was the tournament winner of UFC 1, UFC 2, UFC 4, and fought to a draw with Ken Shamrock in the championship match in the Super fight at UFC 5. Gracie popularized Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and revolutionized mixed martial arts with his results contributing to the movement towards grappling and ground fighting in the sport.
This is a unique opportunity to train with an instructor who is at the very top of their game!

Date: 06/10/21

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: The Israeli Martial Arts Academy - 30961 W Agoura Rd. Westlake Village, CA 91361

Our past seminars have included:

• Israeli Martial Arts, Krav Maga and Hisardut Seminars with Master Hezi Sheli
• Israeli Self Defense Seminars with a Specialists from Israel
• Firearms Home Defense and Self Defense Seminars
• Women’s Self-Defense Seminar
• Israeli Martial Arts Beach Camping Training

To sign up for one of these specialized classes, click here.

Thank you for your interest in hosting a seminar with Hezi Sheli.

Hezi Sheli is one of the highest ranked and experienced Israeli Martial Arts instructors in the U.S. A veteran of Israeli martial arts, he holds a 6th degree black belt in Hisardut and received his training under the living legend Grand Master Dennis Hanover, founder of Dennis Hisardut Ju Jitsu, and from his two sons Yaron and Guy in Israel.

A seminar with Hezi is normally divided into two days consisting of 4-6 hours of instruction although he also offers extended seminars up to one week long. A matted area of 2000 square feet is needed and a minimum of 20 students is required. Some of the topics covered in a basic seminar include: