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17th Annual Rocky Mountain Gasshuku

Posted on by IMA Karate Website Admin

The International Martial Arts Association would like to invite you and your students to our exciting and memorable 17th Annual Gasshuku (Karate Summer Camp) the weekend of September 23-25, 2011 in Keystone, Colorado.

2009 Rocky Mountain Gasshuku in Keystone, Colorado
Gasshuku is a traditional retreat designed to allow a Karate-ka to focus on karate without the daily distractions that interrupt the learning process. By participating in this camp, you will learn many skills and form a better understanding of Martial Arts. This year’s theme is “Tradition in Karate” and will be extra-special as I.M.A. continues celebrating our 20th anniversary!

Training will be held in four separate training areas with guest instructor/s and students will be separated into four levels based on age and belt status. 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 Japanese Shotokan Karate as well as sport Karate.

Please feel free to call 303-665-0339 or contact us with your questions.

Please download our information packet and mail your applications to: 1340 Main Street Louisville, CO. 80027, USA before September 15th 2011.

American Idol Winner Taylor Hicks Will Perform At Rocky Mountain States Games Opening Ceremony

Posted on by Sensei Madani

Taylor Hicks, a favorite son of Alabama whose singing earned him the Season Five American Idol crown, will be the featured performer at the Opening Ceremony of the 2011 Rocky Mountain State Games on July 29 at 7:00 p.m.

Past celebrity athletes lighting the torch include Olympians Steve Holcomb (bobsled), Rulon Gardner (wrestling), Michelle Kwan (figure skating), Apolo Ohno (short track speedskating), Derek Parra (speedskating) and Henry Cejudo (wrestling).

Athletes may still register to compete and get full details at: www.coloradospringssports.org.

The deadline for registration for the karate competition is July 27,2011. Don’t miss the opportunity of marching in the opening ceremony at the world arena center, meeting the Olympians and being a part of Olympic sports in our state.

I.M.A. at the USA Karate National Championship

Posted on by Sensei Madani


I.M.A. Honbu dojo was represented with 6 athletes at the 2011 USA Karate National Championship and Team Trial. Since the end of the school year, Michael Ford, Jax Martinelli, Kamran Madani, Jacob Peters, Lily Martinelli and Kelara Madani spent many extra days at the dojo and trained to prepare themselves for this intense competition.

The outstanding performance by each one of them resulted of placing in the USA Team for the upcoming Jr. Pan American championship in Brazil and World championship in Malaysia. Michael Ford placed gold medal in 18-20 years old -68kg, Jacob Peters placed bronze medal in 12-13 years old -35kg, Jax Martinelli placed silver medal in 16-17 years old elite Kata competition and Kamran Madani placed gold medal in 14-15 years old -70kg. Kelara and Lily did a wonderful job in their division but their age category did not allow them to be eligible to place for the USA team trial.

An unfortunate incident in the kumite matches made Jax forfeit his match. In the semi final, during a take down exchange with another fighter, Jax Martinelli broke his leg bone and could not continue his match. We are very proud of his and everyone’s performance and wish Jax a speedy recovery.

Our congratulations go to all members of our national team who did a fantastic job!

Congratulations to I.M.A New Black belts

Posted on by Sensei Madani

Dear IMA Family;

Please join me to congratulate the following people who successfully pass their black belt test on last Saturday (6/18/11). The Dan testing took 7 hours and we had very good time in our annual picnic after the Dan testing.

1st test to Jr.BB (black with white belt)
Zack MacDonald Honbu Dojo

Jr. Black belt (black with white belt))
Jacob Peters Honbu Dojo
Anna Bradford Honbu Dojo
Scott MacDonald Honbu Dojo
Levie Sturua IMA Utah
Chance Heise IMA Utah

Jr. BB (black with green belt)
Daria Petropavlovskikh Honbu Dojo

Shodan-ho
Doris Danielsen IMA North Fork

Shodan (1st Degree black belt)
Andrew Eyler IMA North Fork
Alexander Andruzzi IMA Utah
Nino Sturua IMA Utah
Ken Meland IMA Utah
James Heise IMA Utah
Kai Funk IMA North Fork
Collin Scherba IMA North Fork
Wendy Fayles IMA Bodukan International

Nidan ( 2nd degree black Belt)
Brittany Pham IMA Utah
Nikita Maharov IMA Houston
Ernesto Barnabas IMA Bethlehem Pennsylvania
Sarah Barnabas IMA Bethlehem Pennsylvania
Sandan-ho
Rita Vali Honbu Dojo
Sara Martinelli Honbu Dojo

Sandan ( 3rd Degree black belt)
Debbie Keyek-Franssen Honbu Dojo
Saeed Saatchi Las Vegas

Godan
Sensei Fariba Madani 1st women in IMA organization to make to this level, Honbu dojo

Thanks to the black belts who came to the Dan testing and support their friends. Also, thanks to IMA instructors; Sensei Mcgavin, Peonia, Sensei Marius, Utah, Sensei Meyer, Sensei Prud’Homme, Honbu Dojo as evaluators.

Keep training.

Hanshi

Rocky Mountain State Games

Posted on by IMA Karate Website Admin

The Rocky Mountain State Games (RMSG) is a multi-sport festival for Colorado citizens of all ages and athletic abilities including physically disabled, visually impaired and Paralympic athletes.

Recognized by the National Congress of State Games, a member of the United States Olympic Committee, the 2011 Rocky Mountain State Games will be held July 22-24 & 29-31, in Colorado Springs.

The USANKF-sanctioned karate competition is being held on Saturday, July 30th and is being Hosted by Hanshi Cyrus Madani and Sensei Faye Madani of IMA Karate.

The competition site is the Cheyenne Mountain High School, located at 1200 Cresta Rd., Colorado Springs, 80906

Early Registration ends on July 15 and fees are $40 for the first event and $10 for each additional event. After early registration ends, fees are $50 for the first event and $10 for each additional event.

Registration Deadline is 5:00 pm MDT on July 27.

Information about the competition and the link to register is available on the Colorado Rocky Mountain State Games website.