News & Events

Rocky Mountain Gasshuku

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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

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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.

Kamran 2016

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.

2016 USA Karate National Championship

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Congratulation to four members of IMA who participated at the 2016 USA Karate National championship and team trail over the past couple of days. Kamran Madani, Kelara Madani and Alex Quiachon all competed in a very intense and high level competition in Pittsburg and made their way to be a USA Karate member.

Zachary Quiachon also competed in his age (^ years old) category and did an outstanding job as well.

The 2016 national championship and team trial is taking place in Pittsburg and it brought several thousands of competitors from all over USA for this prestigious championship.
David Muhammed and two other members of IMA Utah also joined the four competitors of honbu dojo and participated in this championships.
Kamaran (gold medal) and Kelara (Silver medal) both made it to US Team and are eligible to represent USA Karate at the upcoming Jr. Pan American championship in Ecuador. Alex who also won a bronze medal in kumite, is the reserved member of his category for PKF championship.

Kamran did also competed in the sr. division of this competition and made it to the final round after several round of intense matches.

USA Karate will stream live the finals on Sunday at 7:00pm (East cost time). Please feel free to log in to www.usankf.org to watch Kamran and all other finals on line.

Congratulations everyone. We are proud of you!

Black Belt Dan Testing & Summer Potluck

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Black Belt Dan Testing & Summer Potluck on June 25th

Join us on June 25th as we once again celebrate those junior and senior IMA students who will be testing for their next level of black belt.

The Dan testing will start at 8:30am and will last until about 3:00pm. Everyone is encouraged to come by the dojo and support the students during their testing. And please note: the normally scheduled youth and adult classes will not be held on this day.

Following the Dan testing, all IMA members and their families are invited to join us for a potluck celebration picnic at cross street Park from the dojo in Louisville. The picnic is from 3:00pm – 6:00pm. We will be providing food and drink but please check with Sensei Madani for any question in regard for food and refreshments.

See you all there!