The International MartialArts Association invites you and your family members of all ages to join us and develop the highest level of technical proficiency in Shotokan karate, a traditional Japanese martial art. IMA also welcomes dojos, clubs, and other organizations to learn about our methods for teaching karate-ka of all ages and abilities, for training effective teachers, and for operating successful dojos.  Our structure and large number of advanced instructors allow us to support all levels of Dan grading.  IMA also provides full access to our resources, including success manuals for students and for dojo principals, to dojos and clubs that establish more formal relationships with us. These affiliate organizations are an important part of the family, representing IMA in Shotokan communities nationally and internationally.  Thank you for your interest in IMA.  We are happy to answer any questions you may have and look forward to hearing from you.  

 

“The right decision will affect rest of your life” 

 

Cyrus Madani 

IMA Chief Instructor 

44 years of karate experience  

  shiham
artialarts Association
 

Black Belt Extravaganza

Congratulation to all I.M.A new Black Belts

who passed their test on Feb. 6, 2010.


 Congratulations to three members of I.M.A. (Taylor Kiyota, Miya Holley and Jax Martinelli)representing USA in the Jr. World Championships for their outstanding perfomrance.

Special Congratulations to Miya Holley to be the 1st I.M.A. World medalist (Bronze medal) and one of only three US team members who placed in recent WKF championships.

 

 Miya in WKF

More pictures coming soon!




NEXT EVENT
I.M.A. Kyu Testing

Feb. 20, 2010 starts at: 9:00am

Featured Article

  PRINT   BOOKMARK  

Past Events
 
2008 Gasshuku

IMA hosted another wonderful "Summer Camp" or "Gasshuku" at the heart of Rocky Mountain. Due to some changes of our location from Winter Park to Keystone, the Gasshuku was held in the middle of Ocotber but in a beautiful convention center and with wonderful weather.
Here are some testemony from the participants of this year camp:

  DEAR SHIHAN, SENSEIS AND IMA FAMILY

I WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE YOU AND IMA FAMILY FOR SUCCESSFUL CAMP. IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST EVER. THE LOCATION, ACCOMMODATIONS, CONFERENCE ROOMS, INSTRUCTIONS, FRIENDSHIP AND FOOD WERE GREAT.

I AM VERY PROUD OF OUR IMA FAMILY FOR THEIR TECHINCAL PROGRESS. EVERY TIME I COME TO COLORADO I SEE EVERY ONE ARE STRONGER AND ARE MORE COMMITTED TO KARATE.

THANKS TO SHIHAN AND SENSEI FARIBA MADANI FOR UNCONDITIONAL EFFORD FOR SETTING UP THE CAMP AND OTHER EVENTS. I ENJOYED SHIHAN’S INSTRUCTORS TRAININGS, AND I WISH I COULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIAPTE TO HIS KATA TRAINING SEMINAR. 

THANKS TO SENSEI NICK FOR SPENDING TIME TO WORK OUT NUTRITION PLAN FOR ME, AND THANKS TO SENSEI IGAKI FOR HIS KNOWLEDGE OF COACHING.

I AM LOOKING FORWARD FOR MANY YEARS OF CAMP AND SUCCESS FOR OUR IMA FAMILY.

FINALY, I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERY ONE FROM BOTTOM OF MY HEART FOR THIER DEDICATION TO IMA FAMILY.

SEE YOU VERY SOON.

SENSEI PATRICK JEAN-CLAUDE RICHOUX

IMA HOUSTON & CENTRAL AMERICAN CHIEF INSTRUCTOR

SENSEI PATRICK JEAN-CLAUDE RICHOUX

IMA HOUSTON & CENTRAL AMERICAN CHIEF INSTRUCTOR  


Shihan,
Good Morning. Thank you to you and Sensei Madani for all your work and organization to make another great camp. I think the focus and participation from the karateka was the best I have seen. The level of instruction just continues to get better. We are lucky to learn from the expertise of Sensei' s Igaki, Richeaux and Neagu and of course yourself.
I wish we could have been able to bring more of our students. Maybe next year. Doris and Jennifer were very excited to share what they learned with the classes at the dojo.

Thank you again
Rick McGavin IMA North Fork Karate

Dear Shihan and Sensei,

Congratulations on another very successful camp. The location and facilities were excellent, and the scenery was just great. I thought that the quality of the instruction was very strong and enjoyed the classes very much. For every class there was at least one thing that I will remember for a long time and incorporate into my karate. I believe that because there were fewer classes this year, that all of the students had a high level of enthusiasm for every class. No one felt too tired or like they would rather stay in bed, everyone wanted to train. It felt good to work out in every class, and when I got home I felt good and strong, not burned out. The only new instructor was Sensei Catalin. While he is humble and sometimes keeps quiet (maybe I could learn something from him in this department!), his knowledge of karate is really impressive and he did a great job. The lower belts also told me that they really liked his classes. He is a really great addition to the IMA family. Of course Sensei Patrick did an excellent job, as did Sensei Igaki. Your class on Gojushiho-dai was really incredible. To be able to teach such a complex kata in only about an hour was really something. When we started I was thinking this is so complex I will never get it in one class, but I did (mostly) get it. Look forward to working on this kata for many years.
Most importantly, I think my son had a great time.
All ready looking forward to next year.
Best,
Bob McCormick

I thought it was great venue- I really enjoyed it. I wish we could have stayed for the whole weekend! The only thing I can think of that I might change is to possibly make it a few weeks earlier so the weather is better- but other than that, I thought the place and the classes were great~!
Thanks for putting it together, I know you guys spend a lot of time and effort organizing the camp-

Sara

 

 

Back to top 

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.