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20th Annual Rocky Mountain Karate Camp

Posted on May 16, 2014September 3, 2014 by IMA Karate

The International MartialArts Association would like to invite you and your students to our 20th Annual Rocky Mountain Gasshuku (camp) the weekend of October 3-5, 2014. This year, we are very excited to be returning “home” to The Inn at SilverCreek, in Granby, Colorado.

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 “Be Faithful” 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 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 29, 2014.

Our traditional dinner will take place on Saturday, October 4th. 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.

Click on this link for the Gasshuku brochure and registration form.

Kyu Belt Testing on Saturday, May 17, 2014

Posted on May 12, 2014June 3, 2014 by IMA Karate

The Dojo will be closed for regular classes on Saturday, May 17th for Kyu Belt Testing.

If your current belt level is white through orange/white stripe, your testing time is 9:30am.
If your current belt level is full orange belt (and up), your testing time is 11:30am.

All students who are testing must be at the Dojo at least 15 minutes prior to your testing time.

If you or your child are testing, please pick up an application at the Dojo and return it no later than Thursday, May 15th. Applications will not be accepted on testing day.

Please check your Student Handbook and visit our Belt Testing Guidelines for additional information about how to prepare for your test.

Another Successful Rocky Mountain Championship!

Posted on May 8, 2014June 3, 2014 by IMA Karate Website Admin

A heartfelt thank you goes out to all of the competitors, referees, volunteers and families who made our 19th Annual Rocky Mountain Championship a great success!

We had over 300 competitors from the United States (including Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Northern California, Southern California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin) as well as some international competitors from El Salvador and Venezuela!

Over 50 nationally and internationally ranked, high level referees and more than 30 hard working, faithful, volunteers made sure the tournament ran smoothly for a gym packed full of excited, supportive families.

Our event could not happen without every single one of you, and we sincerely and humbly thank you for your presence. Looking forward to seeing you all again next year!