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April 2014 Newsletter

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A Note from Mr. M

This has been a very busy month for us. It started off with two tournaments (March 2): IMA Goshin-Ryu’s New York International Open Championship, where I served as Chief Referee, and the Arizona Championship in Phoenix, where Shihan Madani served as Chief Referee and presented a referee course with certification.

The following weekend (March 8) we had one of the largest Honbu dojo kyu testing since 2005.

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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.

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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!