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International Martialarts Association
Founded in 1991 by Shihan Cyrus Madani, IMA is dedicated to teach Shotokan Karate, a traditional Japanese martial art. Conveniently located North West of Denver in Louisville, Colorado, IMA is a family oriented dojo offering classes to children and adults of all abilities and levels.

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Belt Testing

Order of the belts

Belt Testing In Shotakan Karate, the Karateka (Karate student) begins with a white belt and ends full circle with a white belt. The black color on the belt is worn away through experience and practice. Most beginners and non-Karate practicioners are overly concerned with the color of ones belt. Each color symbolizes the Karateka's knowledge level and attitude of Karate priciples. One is never an expert in karate.

The order of belts is:

• White - 9th Kyu

• Yellow - 8th Kyu

• Orange - 7th Kyu

• Green - 6th Kyu

• Purple - 5th Kyu

• Blue - 4th Kyu

• Brown with white stripe - 3rd Kyu

• Brown - 2nd Kyu

• Brown with Black stripe - 1st Kyu

• Black - 1st Dan

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Mission Statement:

To provide a friendly, safe and positive environment in which students can learn the philosophy and the skills of Martial arts.
To have a strong, supportive martial arts family which builds positive role models within the surrounding community, demonstrating exceptional character and the philosophy of non-violence.
To enable each student to achieve a life long commitment to martial arts and to become a successful individual in every day life through the practice of the Dojo Kun.

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