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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!

2015 Gasshuku

Posted on by Sensei Madani

The International MartialArts Association would like to invite all traditional Dojo and students to our 21st Annual Rocky Mountain Gasshuku (camp) the weekend of October 2-4, 2015. This year, we are very excited to host the camp again at The Inn at Silver Creek, in Granby, Colorado.

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Gasshuku is a traditional retreat designed to allow a karate-ka to focus on training without the daily distractions that interrupt the learning process. By participating in this camp, you will refine your technique and gain a more in-depth understanding of martial arts.

This year’s theme is “Respect” and, like last year’s camp, all levels of karate-ka camp participants may participate, free of extra charge, in a family friendly tournament on Sunday.

Training will be held in four to five separate training areas with guest instructors and students from the United States and other countries. Please refer to the training schedule for specific levels and training times.

This camp is open to all martial arts students, coaches, and instructors who wish to learn traditional and sport karate. Please feel free to call 303-665-0339 or contact us at madani@imakarate.com if you have any questions. Mail your application to: 1340 Main Street, Louisville, CO 80027, USA by September 25, 2015.

Our traditional dinner will take place on Saturday, October 3rd. Join your fellow karate-ka and their families for a fun-filled, lively evening.

We look forward to sharing this time to train and bond with our karate family and friends.

Please click below link to view full information packet and download the registration form.

Gassuku 2015

Training Weekend

Posted on by Sensei Madani

IMA is proud to host a fundraising training with 7 members of USA Karate who will be representing USA in the upcoming Pan American Games, in conjunction of their training camp in Colorado.
The training will be on Saturday and Sunday June 20-21, and will consist of two different training:

Beg./Nov.: (1 day:$35.00, 2 days: $50.00)
Sat.: 2:00-3:00pm
Sun.: 11:00am-12:00pm

Int./Adv.: (1 day:$50.00, 2 days:$75.00)
Sat.: 2:00-4:00pm
Sun.: 11:00am-1:00pm

Tel: 303-665-0339
email: info@imakarate.com
Training registration

Black Belt Testing

Posted on by Sensei Madani

Join us on June 27th 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 the Community Park in Louisville. The picnic is from 3:30pm – 6:30pm. Check with Sensei Madani at the dojo for sign-up sheets for food and refreshmentshttps://imakarate.com//?p=2101&preview=true


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Nepal Earthquake Rescue

Posted on by Sensei Madani

As we all know, a destructive earthquake has hit the Himalayan country of Nepal. Our sincere condolences go for the people who have lost family members, friends, and sadly, their own lives. Because of this tragedy, the people there need urgent help.
Therefore, we want to help them by fundraising in the upcoming Rocky Mountain Championship. A donation box will be made available and you can show your support by donating any amount.
We hope that we, as karate-kas, will come together and have a positive impact as well as help the great people and country of Nepal.
You can also give a donation directly by contacting me or the following people:
Sensei Shanta Thokar: 917-215-3685
Sampai Parkhi Rai: 646-339-4410
Sempai Raj Ghimire: 347-348-8150
IMA Staff