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IMA Karate Annual Holiday Party Fun

IMA Karate’s Annual Holiday Party was held the evening of our Annual Unity Tournament. The day provides a great opportunity for all IMA parents and students to first bond in a friendly competition at the Dojo and then enjoy each others’ company later in the evening (without having to worry about blocking punches and kicks!)

After enjoying the potluck dinner, speeches, games and a talent show, the Senseis, Sempais, Karate-Ka and parents got together – under the guidance of Keith and Tammy Nakasato – to work off some of the delicious holiday deserts:

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Please remember that the Dojo is closed from 12/24 – 1/1.

Happy holidays from everyone at IMA!

Kamran Madani Featured in Denver Post’s Youth Excellence in Sports

Kamran Madani as featured in the Denver Post Newspaper
Photo by Hyoung Chang, The Denver Post

Kamran Madani was featured in the Sunday, November 13th edition of the Denver Post Newspaper as the recipient of a Youth Excellence in Sports award after he won a bronze medal at the World Junior Karate Championships from Oct. 13-16 in Melaka, Malaysia.

Youth Excellence in Sports honors those 17 or younger who have excelled in any athletic endeavor unaffiliated with the Colorado High School Activities Association. Pictures of the monthly winners go on display at the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame at Sports Authority Field at Mile High and get featured in a monthly article in the Denver Post.

Read the full article online at www.denverpost.com/

Congratulations, Kamran!

Kamran Madani wins Bronze Medal in the World Karate Competition

Kamran poses with his bronze medal at the World Karate ChampionshipsKamran was one of two members of the I.M.A. Dojo Competition Team at the recent championship in Malaysia. He competed in the 14-15 years old male-under-70 Kg. Kumite (sparring) category. The other member of I.M.A. was Michael Ford who unfortunately was eliminated before the medal round.

The IMA Team trained all year for this highest level international karate event. All of our athletes performed great, starting first at the nationals level in order to qualify for the US Team. As an organization, we were thrilled that their dedication and hard work paid off with Kamran winning the bronze medal at the world level.

For the past several years, the IMA team has consistently qualified for the US Karate National Team and I.M.A. students have placed in many national and international competitions. This year, is the second time that a member of I.M.A. Dojo placed in the World Level Championship.

“It is an honor for our dojo and the result of their hard work,” says Madani Sensei.

The World Karate Competition took place Oct. 13-16, 2011, in Melaka, Malaysia. Kamran traveled with 28 other members of USA Karate Team to represent the United States. The tournament, which takes place every other year, is the most prestigious Junior Karate Competition in the World.

kamran madani competing for the bronze medal at the World Karate Championships
Kamran Madani in the middle of a sparring match at the World Karate Championships in Malaysia

4th Annual IMA North Fork Karate Championship Tournament

Join IMA North Fork Karate in Grand Junction on October 22nd for the 4th Annual North Fork Karate Championship!

Sensei and Sampai McGavin work hard to bring the same quality to the North Fork Championship that everyone expects from IMA tournaments. This year, the tournament is in Grand Junction at the beautiful Two Rivers Convention Center in downtown Grand Junction.

Participating in these events is important for all Karateka:

  • You all train hard and tournaments are a great way to show and test your skills with your friends.
  • Competing in tournaments and setting personal goals for yourself helps you stay motivated to train and succeed, growing your skills and confidence.
  • You meet new people and make new friends and help everyone to work and succeed together as a karate family.
  • Without your support, these events may not happen in the future.

Entrance to the Two Rivers Convention CenterThe Two Rivers Convention Center is located at 159 Main St., Grand Junction, CO. IMA North Fork Karate have arranged for accommodations next door to the venue at the Hampton Inn or the Main St. Suites.

More information about the tournament can be found at the IMA North Fork Website including the Tournament Entry Form, list of Competitor Divisions, a Map of the area, and a link to pay for your entry fee.

The opening ceremony begins at 9:30am on October 22nd

Grand Junction is about 4 hours from Denver and the fall is a beautiful time to visit the western slope and have fun with your karate friends. So get your friends and family together and we’ll see you in Grand Junction!