Coach Makino practiced Kendo since childhood until the age of 18 and currently holds a 2nd dan in Kendo. He began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 27 and has continued until the present day (49 years old). In 2015, he earned his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and teaches a no-gi class every Friday at noon. Coach Makino possesses many pressure-based and stand-up techniques that are applicable to mixed martial arts competitions. He is humorous, has a great personality, and speaks Chinese very well. Many higher belt students often consult Coach Makino during class for tips on wall wrestling techniques.