Kaizen Dojo Martial Arts & Self-Defense

Friends, 2020 has devastated many people in so many ways and I am once again asking for your help. This year, we are parterning with Spark of Love to collect un...used toys, gift cards, and sports equipment for less fortunate kids and families in Southern California. There are several ways to give. You can drop off your donation at the dojo in person if you wish and we will personally deliver your gifts to the toy donation center located near Dodger Stadium. You can also make a donation directly to Spark of Love or purchase a specific toy though their myregistry and Amazon store. Here is the link: https://abc7.com//click-here-to-donate-to-spark-o/5684558/ Here is the dojo address: 1824 W. 182nd St Torrance CA 90504 We are accepting in-person donations here at the dojo through: Mon-Thurs 4pm-830pm Sat 9am-1pm The last day I'll be acccepting in-person donations is Sat, Dec 19th, 2020 but you can make an on-line donation through Dec 24th. Thank you for all your continued support! You are greatly appreciated! Deepest gratitude, William Christopher Ford

To all who donated and supported to our food drive, thank you so much! So grateful for you all. We could not do this without you! William

Even more food donations have come in over the last few days from several beautiful friends! THANK YOU!!! We are doing a food drive that begins Mon, Nov... 2nd and runs through Sat, Nov 21st. You can drop off non-persishable goods at: Kaizen Dojo Martial Arts & Self-Defense 1824 W. 182nd St. Torrance CA 90504 between 4pm-9pm Mon-Thurs, 9am-1pm Sat. or contact me directly to arrange a time if those don't work for you. Your donations will go to supply local food pantries which helps those in need including families, elderly folks, kids and the homeless. As always, I really appreciate your kindness, generosity, and support. Thank you so much! William Ford See more

More food donations have come in over the weekend from several beautiful friends! THANK YOU!!! We are doing a food drive that begins Mon, Nov 2nd and run...s through Sat, Nov 21st. You can drop off non-persishable goods at: Kaizen Dojo Martial Arts & Self-Defense 1824 W. 182nd St. Torrance CA 90504 between 4pm-9pm Mon-Thurs, 9am-1pm Sat. or contact me directly to arrange a time if those don't work for you. Your donations will go to supply local food pantries which helps those in need including families, elderly folks, kids and the homeless. As always, I really appreciate your kindness, generosity, and support. Thank you so much! William Ford See more

And we have our 1st donation!!! We are doing a food drive that begins Mon, Nov 2nd and runs through Sat, Nov 21st. You can drop off non-persishable goods at: K...aizen Dojo Martial Arts & Self-Defense 1824 W. 182nd St. Torrance CA 90504 between 4pm-9pm Mon-Thurs, 9am-1pm Sat. or contact me directly to arrange a time if those don't work for you. Your donations will go to supply local food pantries which helps those in need including families, elderly folks, kids and the homeless. As always, I really appreciate your kindness, generosity, and support. Thank you so much! William Ford See more

So much kindness and generosity from so many big-hearted friends... You are all just amazing people. We cannot thank you enough. Can we go for just a little ...bit more? Last day to drop off in person is tomorrow, Thurs, Dec 17th. Friends, 2020 has devastated many people in so many ways and I am once again asking for your help. This year, we are parterning with Spark of Love to collect unused toys, gift cards, and sports equipment for less fortunate kids and families in Southern California. There are several ways to give. You can drop off your donation at the dojo in person if you wish and we will personally deliver your gifts to the toy donation center located near Dodger Stadium. You can also make a donation directly to Spark of Love or purchase a specific toy though their myregistry and Amazon store. Here is the link: https://abc7.com//click-here-to-donate-to-spark-o/5684558/ Here is the dojo address: 1824 W. 182nd St Torrance CA 90504 We are accepting in-person donations here at the dojo: Mon-Thurs 4pm-830pm Sat 9am-1pm The last day I'll be acccepting in-person donations is Thurs, Dec 17th, 2020 but you can make an on-line donation through Dec 24th. Thank you for all your continued support! You are greatly appreciated! Deepest gratitude, William Christopher Ford Shari Tomei Ford

THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS!!!!! Can we go for more??? Last day to drop off in person is this Thurs, Dec 17th. Friends, 2020 has devastate...d many people in so many ways and I am once again asking for your help. This year, we are parterning with Spark of Love to collect unused toys, gift cards, and sports equipment for less fortunate kids and families in Southern California. There are several ways to give. You can drop off your donation at the dojo in person if you wish and we will personally deliver your gifts to the toy donation center located near Dodger Stadium. You can also make a donation directly to Spark of Love or purchase a specific toy though their myregistry and Amazon store. Here is the link: https://abc7.com//click-here-to-donate-to-spark-o/5684558/ Here is the dojo address: 1824 W. 182nd St Torrance CA 90504 We are accepting in-person donations here at the dojo: Mon-Thurs 4pm-830pm Sat 9am-1pm The last day I'll be acccepting in-person donations is Thurs, Dec 17th, 2020 but you can make an on-line donation through Dec 24th. Thank you for all your continued support! You are greatly appreciated! Deepest gratitude, William Christopher Ford Shari Tomei Ford

3 BIG BOXES OF TOY DONATIONS THANKS TO ALL OF YOU!!!!! Can we go for more??? Friends, 2020 has devastated many people in so many ways and I am once again... asking for your help. This year, we are parterning with Spark of Love to collect unused toys, gift cards, and sports equipment for less fortunate kids and families in Southern California. There are several ways to give. You can drop off your donation at the dojo in person if you wish and we will personally deliver your gifts to the toy donation center located near Dodger Stadium. You can also make a donation directly to Spark of Love or purchase a specific toy though their myregistry and Amazon store. Here is the link: https://abc7.com//click-here-to-donate-to-spark-o/5684558/ Here is the dojo address: 1824 W. 182nd St Torrance CA 90504 We are accepting in-person donations here at the dojo through: Mon-Thurs 4pm-830pm Sat 9am-1pm The last day I'll be acccepting in-person donations is Thurs, Dec 17th, 2020 but you can make an on-line donation through Dec 24th. Thank you for all your continued support! You are greatly appreciated! Deepest gratitude, William Christopher Ford Shari Tomei Ford

We are doing a food drive that begins Mon, Nov 2nd and runs through Sat, Nov 21st. You can drop off non-persishable goods at: Kaizen Dojo Martial Arts & Self-De...fense 1824 W. 182nd St. Torrance CA 90504 between 4pm-9pm Mon-Thurs, 9am-1pm Sat. or contact me directly to arrange a time if those don't work for you. Your donations will go to supply local food pantries which helps those in need including families, elderly folks, kids and the homeless. As always, I really appreciate your kindness, generosity, and support. Thank you so much! William Ford See more

Together, to date, we have filled 1 big box of toy donations! Thank you!!!! Can we go for more??? Friends, 2020 has devastated many people in so many ways an...d I am once again asking for your help. This year, we are parterning with Spark of Love to collect unused toys, gift cards, and sports equipment for less fortunate kids and families in Southern California. There are several ways to give. You can drop off your donation at the dojo in person if you wish and we will personally deliver your gifts to the toy donation center located near Dodger Stadium. You can also make a donation directly to Spark of Love or purchase a specific toy though their myregistry and Amazon store. Here is the link: https://abc7.com//click-here-to-donate-to-spark-o/5684558/ Here is the dojo address: 1824 W. 182nd St Torrance CA 90504 We are accepting in-person donations here at the dojo through: Mon-Thurs 4pm-830pm Sat 9am-1pm The last day I'll be acccepting in-person donations is Thurs, Dec 17th, 2020 but you can make an on-line donation through Dec 24th. Thank you for all your continued support! You are greatly appreciated! Deepest gratitude, William Christopher Ford

Let’s get to training!

The first batch of toys were donated today! Thank you!!! Friends, 2020 has devastated many people in so many ways and I am once again asking for your help.... This year, we are parterning with Spark of Love to collect unused toys, gift cards, and sports equipment for less fortunate kids and families in Southern California. There are several ways to give. You can drop off your donation at the dojo in person if you wish and we will personally deliver your gifts to the toy donation center located near Dodger Stadium. You can also make a donation directly to Spark of Love or purchase a specific toy though their myregistry and Amazon store. Here is the link: https://abc7.com//click-here-to-donate-to-spark-o/5684558/ Here is the dojo address: 1824 W. 182nd St Torrance CA 90504 We are accepting in-person donations here at the dojo through: Mon-Thurs 4pm-830pm Sat 9am-1pm The last day I'll be acccepting in-person donations is Thurs, Dec 17th, 2020 but you can make an on-line donation through Dec 24th. Thank you for all your continued support! You are greatly appreciated! Deepest gratitude, William Christopher Ford

In the newest episode of 52 Masters, I get to train in Muay Thai with Kru Phil Aslaksen. Interview follows in which we discuss martial beginnings, Muay Thai, Dan Inosanto, Chai Sirisute, karate, martial arts in the movies, and more. Enjoy!

Today, in part three of our three-part conversation, Sensei William Christopher Ford (Kaizen Dojo Martial Arts & Self-Defense, "The Karate Kid Part III") talks ...about his latest project, "52 Masters," now airing on YouTube and Amazon Prime. William shares what it’s like to go back to being a learner as he discusses martial arts and life philosophy with various masters, and more. #MFPodcast 314 is available here and all major podcast channels. http://bit.ly/MFPod314 See more

Shot near midnight yesterday, here is a pre-recorded more intense class for my Monday Wed participants! I have lost 23 lbs since I started teaching this online cardio kickboxing class 4 nights a week at 7:30pm. Some of the parents have been taking the class as well as long-time friends of mine. We punch, we kick, we knee, we elbow, we sweat, we have fun! Try it out and let me know if you want to join me live but remember to pace yourself while you push yourself! https://youtu.be/8SBJTa0dR4M

It looks like one of my students is going to go the distance and reach Level 1 by Dec of this year. He’s logged in over 9 years. He's trained hard. He’s been patient. He’s never given up. Just a little bit longer to reach the beginning. There is another. We are working together to hopefully reach Level 1 by Summer of 2021. Keep going. Do your best. It won't be easy but I promise you it will be worth it. How badly do you want it? #kaizendojo #beginnersmind #blackbeltisthebeginning #gambatte #senseiford #howbaddoyouwantit #alwaysearnednevergiven

I had the great pleasure of being a guest on Sensei Joshua Loya’s podcast where we talked about how I got started as a student of the martial arts, my very first day in a dojo, Sensei Glenn Rabago, Sensei Richard Rabago, Bruce Lee, Star Wars, Cobra Kai, 52 Masters, Sensei Ron Thomas, MMA, Tony Robbins, director Jim Towns, Adilson Reis, Mario Schapp, BJJ and more!

Reminder that there are no classes today, Sept 7th. Hope you are all having a wonder Labor Day weekend. Sensei Ford

Diversity of Style In this 2nd installment of the look back at Season 2 of 52 Masters, series director, Jim Towns and I chat about some of the different karat...e styles and their respective Sensei whom I got to train with this last time around including Tom Callahan, Vinicio Antony, Soke Tak Kubota, Marques McCammon, and Shihan Fumio Demura. (Sensei Ed Smith makes a cameo but I don’t specifically discuss his episode in this installment. Absolutely no disrespect intended, Sensei Smith). Enjoy! See more

The new web site designed by Shari Tomei Ford is now live! Please give it a visit at kaizendojo.com The members only section is not open yet but every visit helps our visibility. Thank you! Sensei Ford

In this first installment of the recap of Season 2 of 52 Masters, series director, Jim Towns and I chat about the challenges of creating the show. And... BLOOPERS be here too! Enjoy!

Something for the teens and adults! Get fit! Have Fun! Go at your own pace or push yourself to take it to the next level!

CONGRATULATIONS to Sensei William, Jim Towns, and Von Soprano on their amazing 52 Masters series now available on Amazon Prime! Lisa Mitchell

It’s been a very rough ride since April for most of us. I have been hesitant about teaching new students because it has been so touch and go. Sadly, many gyms, academies, and businesses have been forced to shut down but thanks to our dojo families and supporters, we have managed to squeak by. The dojo is still here which I am so very grateful for, but the truth is, I am just not sure where we will land at the end of the day and this scares me. So now that I’ve said that out... loud...the plan is to keep moving forward in powerful and positive directions, despite my fears. With the help of film director Jim Towns (who also edited this piece) and cinematographer Rob Crawford, we’ve put together this promo. If you dig it, please like, comment, and share. Again, thank you to all who have supported us in the past and to those who continue to support us today. Unquestionably, without you all, I would not be a Sensei. It is my privilege and honor to continue to serve you. Thank you. William Christopher Ford- Instructor See more