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Scorekeeping Seminar, Saturday April 12th from 12:30 to 2:30

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scoreboardWould you like to have a better understanding of how to read the flags and hand signals from the judges and referees at tournaments?

Thinking about volunteering as a scorekeeper during our Rocky Mountain Championship in May, but would feel more comfortable with some training first?

Our scorekeeping seminar will be held on Saturday, April 12th from 12:30 to 2:30 PM at the dojo and everyone is invited to attend!

Even if you have attended one or several before, please come and be part of it. You can help answer questions, share your experiences, and give tips and advice while brushing up on your scorekeeping skills.

Ultimately, having this knowledge will benefit your kids, as you will be able to use your understanding to help guide their preparation for competition. Most importantly though, scorekeeping is a great way to get to know fellow parents, judges, referees and students, and to help out. It is truly a bonding experience and a team effort.

Please add your name to the sign-up sheet at the dojo reception desk and join us!

March 2014 Newsletter

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Please join me in congratulating David Muhammad from IMA Integrity Martial Arts Academy in Missouri, and Maya Wasowicz and Manny Tavares from IMA Goshin-ryu in New York, who made it to the US National team and qualified for the North American Cup in Canada and the Senior Pan American Championship in Venezuela.

These three individuals were training very hard to make the US team for several months. I was very proud to see them competing in team trials in Chicago on February 9th. Double congratulations go out to Maya for qualifying in two divisions (+68 kg and Open).

In addition, Kamran Madani has been invited to compete in the 16-17, -76 kg division at the North American Cup, after qualifying at the US Nationals competition in July. Good luck to David, Maya, Manny and Kamran!

Also, I would like to congratulate and thank Sensei Ruiz for his outstanding training methods, and for coaching our athletes during team trials in Chicago, even after his recent knee surgery.

Click this link to download the full PDF version of the March 2014 newsletter.

Kyu Belt Testing on Saturday, March 8, 2014

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belt progression for IMA Karate in Louisville, ColoradoThe Dojo will be closed for regular classes on Saturday, March 8th 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, March 6th. 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.

IMA Competition Team Fundraising Breakfast at Broomfield Applebee’s Saturday, April 5th

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applebees300Join the IMA Competition Karate Team on Saturday, April 5th from 7:30 – 9:30am at the Applebee’s in Broomfield, Colorado for an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage fundraising breakfast.

For $10 per person (kids age 2 and younger eat for free with paid adult ticket), you get all the pancakes and sausage you can eat and all the juice and coffee you can drink – served to you by members of the competition team! Team members will also be available for pictures. For every ticket sold, $5 goes towards the competition team to help pay for travel expenses to tournaments throughout the United States.

Tickets are available now at the dojo – so don’t delay – there is limited seating and we expect a sellout as this promises to be a great event for the whole family!

Sorry, no gluten-free options are available.

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill
6405 W 120th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020


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IMA and the IMA Competition Team thank you for your support!

Congratulations! IMA Karate-Ka Qualify for 2014 USA Senior National Team

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A big, heartfelt congratulations go out to Maya Wasowicz and Manuel Tavares from IMA Goshin Ryu, and David Muhammad from IMA Integrity Martial Arts Academy who qualified to be members of the 2014 USA Senior National Team this past weekend in Chicago.

David Muhammad (Male Elite Kumite -84) 2nd Place
Maya Wasowicz (Female Elite Kumite +68) 2nd Place and (Female Elite Open Weight Kumite) 2nd Place
Manuel Tavares (Male Elite Kumite -67) 2nd Place

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As members of the 2014 USA Senior National Team, Maya, Manuel and David will be attending two championships. The North American Cup will be held in British Columbia, Canada in mid March, and the Senior Pan American Championship in Margarita Island in Venezuela in late May. Good luck to all of you!

A special and sincere thank you goes out to Sensei Luis Ruiz (shown above, with the David, Maya, and Manuel) for coaching at the tournament and supporting all of our IMA competitors. Sensei Ruiz is knowledgeable, experienced and dedicated to IMA and knows how to build our athletes both physically and mentally. He did an excellent job. Thank you, Sensei Ruiz!

Congratulations to the whole IMA family for working together and being there for each other. May we all share in the joyous celebration of the accomplishments of these superb athletes.