News & Events

Unity Tournament

Posted on by Sensei Madani

Once again, it is our tradition to finish the year with our IMA Unity Tournament. The purpose of this tradition is for IMA students and IMA friends from different locations to meet each other and have a nice, friendly gathering. This is designed for all ages and levels (white to black belt). In addition to the tournament, we will have our annual Holiday Party Potluck, (a free event) with dinner entertainment by our very own karate-ka at 6:00 p.m. (cocktail attire). This is a “Do Not Miss” event! The party will be at the Honbu dojo on Saturday the 12th, the same day as the tournament.

Please download the following information, fill out your registration form/s and submit it to the IMA Honbu dojo office no later than December 10, 2015.


21st Annual Unity Championship Divisions

21st Annual Unity Championship Individual Registration 2015

21st Annual Unity Championship Team Registration 2015

Reminder!

Posted on by Sensei Madani

Here are few reminder for our upcoming events of the next few weeks:

1. Our annual picture taken will be this Thursday from 4:00-7:00pm. It will only take couple of minutes and you can take individual or family pictures. The packages are very affordable and we will have a copy to post it on the Dojo wall to compare with previous or next year. Don’t miss it.

2. Silent Auction deadline is Friday 7:00pm. There are many gift cards, vacation week, baskets, … to bid on. All processed will go to Kamran and Kelara trip expenses to World Championship. Thank you for all your support.

3. IMA Utah Championship is around the corner. Please log in to www.imautah.com for all detail and information and registration. Shihan Gilca has arranged hotel and transportation for those of you who will be flying or Friday. Good luck everyone.

Good Luck Kamran!

Posted on by Sensei Madani

Kamran Madani will be representing USA Karate for 7th time at the Pan American Championship. The upcoming PKF championship will be held in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, Aug. 26-29, 2015 and Kamran will be competing in -84KG & U-21 division.
A donation stand was set at the dojo entrance for the last couple of weeks and many of our IMA family donated to help funding his trip. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone once again for their donation, support, wishes, hugs,… Kamran promise to make everyone proud by a fine performance next week.
The donation box will be displayed for one more day for those of you who would like to make any contribution.

Good Luck Kamran! We are proud of you!

Kyu Testing will be taking place on Saturday (tomorrow) August 25th. The first group ( White through Orange belt) are scheduled to start at 9:30am and the second group (Green belt and up) start at 11:30. Please plan on coming 10 minutes earlier to stretch and warm up.

Mid Day Classes. Starting September 1st, we will resume our mid day classes on Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30am-12:30pm. Many of you are excited to train in these classes again and now that the summer is over, you will have no excuse missing any class!

nat 2015

Rocky Mountain Gasshuku

Posted on by Sensei Madani

The IMA Gasshuku is returning to The Inn at Silver Creek in Granby, Colorado on October 2-4, 2015. 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 3, 2015 at the following prices: King at $72, Studio (Sleeps 2 to 4) at $82, Loft (Sleeps 4 to 6) at $102, Studio Suite (King connected to a Studio) at $128 and Master Suite (King connected to a Loft) at $145.
YOU MUST CALL to make the reservation with our group rate. After September 3, 2015, 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.

Gassuku 2015

2015 National Championship

Posted on by Sensei Madani

I.M.A. Honbu dojo was represented by 10 athletes at the 2015 USA Karate National Championships and Team Trials in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
2015 Team
Ewan Albright, Alex, Zachary & Vince Quiachon, Kamran & Kelara Madani, Kate Nakasato, Brandon & Kyle Sheridan and David Muhammed trained for many extra weeks and days at the dojo to prepare themselves for this intense competition.

Each I.M.A. competition team member had an outstanding performance. Kamran and Kelara won Gold and Ewan placed bronze medal on the Jr. team trials. David and Kamran both made it to bronze medal in the Sr. Team trial divisions which qualified them to compete next February for 2016 USA Sr. team trials.

Kamran and Kelara will represent United States Karate in the upcoming Junior World Championship in Indonesia in November, and Kamran will be also competing at the Pan American championship in Bolivia at the end of next month.

They both had the privilege of competing on the stage for the finals on Sunday night with a live broadcast over the internet. They both successfully defeated their opponents and earned the Gold medal.

The results of the four days of competition are as follows:

  • Kamran Madani: Gold medal in kumite team trials (representing USA in kumite)
  • Kelara Madani: Gold medal in Kata & kumite team trials (representing USA in Kata & kumite)
  • Ewan Albright: Bronze medal in kumite team trials (reserved member for USA in kumite) & Bronze medal in Team Kumite
  • Zachary Quiachon: Gold medal in kata
  • Alex Quiachon: Silver medal in kata
  • Vince Quiachon: Gold medal in Kumite, Bronze medal in kata
  • Kate Nakasato: Gold medal in Kumite, Silver medal in kata
  • Brandon Sheridan: Bronze medal in Kata & kumite
  • Kyle Sheridan: Silver medal in kumite
  • David Muhammed: Bronze medal in kumite

    • Our big thanks and a round of applause go to our coaches: Thai Sheridan, David Muhammed, Vince Quiachon and Kamran Madani, and all members of our national team who did a fantastic job!

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