The 23rd World Karate Championship was held on Oct. 26-30, 2016 in Linz, Austria. The competition had the break record number of participants. Over 1100 top competitors from more than 120 countries across the Globe came together to compete in the first world championship after acceptance of karate as Olympic sport for Tokyo 2020.
The United States was represented with US team members across the nation who worked hard to represent USA in this prestigious competition. Regretfully, only women US team could stand on the podium and claim the bronze medal in the women team kumite.
Kamran Madani, who was selected as alternate team kumite member, prepared himself with an intense training workout for the last few months. Unfortunately he could not have any chance to compete as the first three team mates on his group lost to other first three competitors (from Azerbaijan). Kamran was assigned as 5th person to compete.
The result of this trip was not what he was hoping, but he is looking forward with more dedication to next year competition.
He is thankful of all the support provided to him from our IMA family and many other friends across the globe.
News & Events
Thank you to everyone who Participated in the 22nd Annual Rocky Mountain Gasshuku
For our 22nd Annual Rocky Mountain Gasshuku, we returned to the Inn at Silvercreek in Granby, Colorado; home of our first gasshuku and the many years that followed. Mother Nature smiled upon our return providing participants from several dojos in Colorado, Utah, Nevada, California, Missouri, Texas, New York, Kansas, Minnesota, Arizona, California and Florida with beautiful weather for training. On Friday and Saturday, students worked hard learning new kata, sparring and self-defense drills. Saturday evening was a warm gathering of close to 170 students and their families and instructors for dinner, a talent show, and dancing. Our Elite and Agility kumite training on Sunday gave the students an opportunity to learn how to be faster while using the new techniques they learned.
Also, our parents did benefit a fitness class led by Sensei Madani on Sunday morning prior heading back home.
IMA would like to extend a sincere, heartfelt thank you to all the students, parents, out-of-state sensei and participants, USA National Karate team coaches Dustin Baldis, and Akira Fukuda, and IMA’s very own Hanshi Madani, Sensei Madani for their efforts in making this the best camp ever.
Our special thanks to our honor guest Kiyoshi Ahmad Safi, Iranian coach with many years of experience teaching many national teams around the world who came all the way from Iran to help our participants develop better techniques.
We also would like to thank our special guest instructors Kiyoshi Richoux, Sensei Jesus Costa, Kiyoshi Mohammed and other guests from Florida; Sensei Jose Diaz and Sensei Riobo for sharing their knowledge with us.
If you missed this year’s camp, be sure to mark your calendars for next year: September 29-30 to October 1 2017.
Annual Gasshuku Accommodation
The Rocky Mountain Gasshuku to be held at The Inn at Silver Creek in Granby, Colorado on Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2016. Due to a tremendous demand for the room reservation, the Silver Creek Inn ran out of room blocked for our event before the deadline on September 1st.
After several attempt and request, we finally got some special rates.
There are a limited number of discounted rooms so please make your reservations as soon as you can.
Pines at MeadowRidge: 2bedroom- 2 twins, king bed, and sleeper sofa
Twin Rivers: 2 bedroom- 2 twin beds, king bed, and sleeper sofa
The Iron Horse in Winter park:
Studio Units: sleeps 4- Queen Murphys Bed, and sleeper sofa
1 bed/ 1 bath: Sleeps 6- Queen bed (in the bedroom), Queen Murphys bed, and sleeper sofa
2bed/ 3bath: Sleeps 6- king bed, queen bed, and queen sleeper sofa
We have invited several outstanding guests to instruct the classes and we are confident that everyone will have a great and unique experience during this special treat.
Parents: Do Not miss your special class on Sunday morning. You will be happy that you did it!
Download the entire package: 22th_annual_camp
Rocky Mountain Gasshuku
The IMA Gasshuku is returning to The Inn at Silver Creek in Granby, Colorado on Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2016. The Inn at Silver Creek is 110 miles west of Denver International Airport. The approximately two-hour drive from the airport along I-70 and US-40 West takes you into the Rocky Mountains on your way to Granby.
Reservation and Rates:
It is recommended that each individual (or family) planning to attend the Gasshuku call The Inn at SilverCreek to make their own reservations. This will enable each family or individual to satisfy their particular needs and desires for accommodations. In order to receive the special rate, it is necessary to call reservations and mention that you are with “RMG” (Rocky Mountain Gasshuku).
We have a selection of rooms blocked until September 15, 2016 at the reduced prices YOU MUST CALL to make the reservation with our group rate. After that date, the rooms will be released into general inventory.
You may continue to book at the discounted group rate based on availability until your day of arrival. The number of participants at our camp has been growing every year and we are expecting many more participants than previous years. There are a limited number of discounted rooms so please make your reservations as soon as you can.
We have invited several outstanding guests to instruct the classes and we are confident that everyone will have a great and unique experience during this special treat.
Parents: Do Not miss your special class on Sunday morning. You will be happy that you did it!
Download the entire package: 22th_annual_camp
2016 National Championship and Team Trial
I.M.A. dojo(s) were represented by 16 athletes, 4 coaches and 3 officials at the 2016 USA Karate National Championships and Team Trials in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
They all trained for many extra hours at the dojo to prepare themselves for this intense competition.
Each I.M.A. competition team member had an outstanding performance. Five of our team members placed on the USA Jr. Team and will represent United States Karate in the upcoming Junior Pan American Championship in Ecuador.
Kamran Madani and David Muhammad (who both medaled) also saved a post in the Sr. Team selection and will compete in the team selection in January 2017.
A big shut out to Kamran who is the first IMA Sr. National Champion. His fine and intense performance throughout the elimination, qualified him to compete at the final on Sunday against his Texas opponent who defeated Kamran in 3-2 match last January.
In a live broadcast stream from USA Karate web site, Kamran defeated Adrian 3-0 and earned the title of USA Karate National Champion in -84Kg.
Please click National Newsletter to read the entire result and see more pictures.