Rocky Mountain Championship Results
This year has been such a successful year for our competition team! We are so proud of everyone who goes to compete! Here are the results from the IMA Rocky Mountain Championships in Colorado. There were approximately 300 competitors, from 10 states, at the event.
Brittany – 1st place in Elite Division Kata, 1st place in regular division Kata & 2nd place regular division kumite
Chance – 2nd place in kata
Cayden – 2nd place in kumite
Isabella – 1st place in kata & 2nd place in kumite
Lilah – 1st place in kata
Ruby – 3rd place in kata and kumite
Along with training such a great team, Sensei Marius tested and passed his exam for Kumite Referee B. (This means that he needs to take one more test to be a National Referee (A). AKA a very knowledgeable and trained kumite referee within the USANKF organization.)
Thank you to all the parents and family who support those who compete. They cannot be successful without such great support!
2011 Rocky Mountain Championship – May 15th
The 2011 Rocky Mountain Championship is on May15th in Colorado. Please see the following information regarding the tournament. We hope to see you there!!
individual
2011 tourney flyer
team
schedule
referee course
invitation letter
Divisions
Accommodation
Belt Test – May 21st
Group 1: 9-9:30 am – Little Dragons
Group 2: 10-11:30 am – White to Yellow Belts (Youth & Adults)
Group 3: 11:30-1:30 pm – Orange to Brown Belts (Youth & Adults)
Testing Location:
IMA of Utah – Honbu Dojo
2258 E. Fort Union Blvd. B7-8
Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
**Fees Due Before Tuesday, May 17th
Please remember the following:
- All dojo fees and testing fees must be paid in full before testing. Please bring fees and examination form on or before Tuesday, May 17th to avoid additional charges. An additional $5 will be added for testing fees paid after Tuesday, May 17th.
- Wash and iron your uniform (gi) – All students must have a patch sewn on their uniform before testing.
- Bring your gloves and water.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes early.
- For those 13 years old and younger Appendix #8: Family Service, from the manual should also be submitted with the testing fees.
Appendix 8 Family Service
A private test is available for those who cannot test on this date. There is an extra charge of $25 for a private test. Please contact Rebecca for more information.
Those students who are not testing are encouraged to come and support their classmates who are testing.
New Location Class Schedule
We will be starting classes on April 4th at the NEW main dojo!! The new dojo is located in the Fort Union Square Complex on 2258 E. Fort Union Blvd, B7-8. This is across the street from the Whitmore library between Big O Tires and the new car wash.
After receiving some feedback from students and parents we have revised the new dojo schedule slightly to the following. We are hoping this accommodates everyone! Please let us know if we can make a special arrangement for you if this schedule isn’t satisfactory for your family.
Monday/Wednesday
5:00 – 5:45 Little Dragons (ages 4-6)
6:00 – 7:00 Youth Beginners (ages 7-12, white to yellow belts)
7:00 – 8:00 Adults Beginners (age 13+, white to yellow belts)
Tuesday/Thursday
4:30 – 5:15 Little Dragons (ages 4-6)
5:30 – 6:30 Youth Beginners (ages 7-12, white to yellow belts)
6:30 – 7:30 Intermediate to Advanced (all ages, orange to blue belts)
7:30 – 8:30 Advanced (all ages, brown and black belts)
Friday
5:00 – 6:00 Family Class
6:30 – 8:00 Competition Team Training
We will continue to hold a class at Cottonwood Heights and Alta Canyon. Senpai Christian Buehler will be the instructor at the Cottonwood Heights Rec Center and will be teaching a beginner’s class from 6:30 – 7:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Senpai Scott Straaten will be the instructor at Alta Canyon Sports Center. Classes at Alta will move to only Fridays from 5:00 – 6:00 in the multipurpose room. The price for the once a week classes will be $40 a month.
Is there a time that works better for your family? Would you like any other classes offered? Please let us know!
Location Change for Hanshi’s Seminar
We were able to get all the mats in place at the new location this weekend so we will be having the seminar next week with Hanshi Madani at the new dojo! It was previously scheduled to be at Alta Canyon.
The seminar on April 1st & 2nd will be at the same time but at the new location located at 2258 E. Fort Union Blvd, in the Fort Union Square complex. The complex is located on the south side of the road between the new car wash and Big O Tires.
We look forward to having you all at our new location!! Please “Like Us” on Facebook to stay updated on current events and announcements.
Karate Seminars with Hanshi Madani
Seminar with Hanshi Madani Flyer
Seminar Registration Form
“These seminars are essential for all students, competitors, coaches, and instructors.”
We are honored to have Hanshi Madani in Utah this year teaching seminars. Hanshi Madani is an instructor with a great personality and excellent karate skills who can teach all levels and ranks and still have a lot of fun with a great work out. For more detailed information visit www.imakarate.com.
Seminar Instructor: Hanshi Cyrus Madani, 8th Dan
• Founder & Chief Instructor of IMA
• Over 40 years experience in Martial Arts
• Pan American and World Karate Referee
Location: Alta Canyon Sports Center – 9565 South Highland Drive (2000 East), Sandy, UT 84092 2258 E. Fort Union Blvd 7&8, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
Friday April 1, 2011 – Generate maximum power and speed in karate techniques
5:15 – 6:15 pm – Group 1 (white to green belts)
6:30 – 7:30 pm – Group 2 (purple to black belts)
7:30 – 8:30 pm – Team members and instructors only (kata & kumite)
Saturday April 2, 2011 – Explosive movements in kata and kumite
12:15 – 1:15 pm – Group 1 (white to green belts)
1:30 – 2:30 pm – Group 2 (purple to black belts)
3:00 – 6:00 pm – Party (potluck picnic)
Seminar Cost:
1 Student 2 Students 3+ Students
per Family per Family per Family
Friday or Saturday $30 $45 $20 ea
Friday & Saturday $50 $75 $40 ea
Sponsored by: IMA Utah Dojos
Contact: Sensei Marius Gilca (801) 918-0671 marius@imautah.com
Sensei Amadou Niang (801) 450-6172 niangam2@yahoo.com
Space is limited – please sign up as soon as possible
IMA of Utah Family Unity Tournament
The IMA of Utah Team would like to invite you to participate in the first ever in-house tournament. All belt levels will experience what it’s like to participate in a tournament while learning the rules associated with competing as well as tournament etiquette.
During this event the IMA of Utah Competition Team will demonstrate various components of a standard tournament, including kata, kumite, and team kata. All proceeds will go toward the team to assist them in their travel expenses. Don’t miss a unique opportunity to experience a tournament in a safe, non-competitive environment for a very low fee. All ages and experience levels welcome, including little dragons! At the end of the tournament each competitor will receive a certificate of participation and a blue stripe for their belts.
Saturday, March 5, 2011 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Alta Canyon Sports Center – 9565 Highland Drive (2000 E)
Times will be adhered to strictly
Click here for the flyer and registration form: 2011 IMA of Utah Family Unity Tournament
Belt Test – February 26th
Time: 12:00 -3:00 p.m
Group 1: 12:00 – 1:30 pm (white thru yellow w/white)
Group 2: 1:30 – 3:00 pm (yellow thru brown)
Testing Location: Alta Canyon Sports Center, 9565 Highland Drive (2000 E)
**Fees Due Before Tuesday February 22nd.
Please remember the following:
- All dojo fees and testing fees must be paid in full before testing. Please bring fees and examination form on or before Tuesday, February 22nd to avoid additional charges. An additional $5 will be added for testing fees paid after Tuesday, February 22nd.
- Wash and iron your uniform (gi) – All students must have a patch sewn on their uniform before testing.
- Bring your gloves and water
- Arrive at least 15 minutes early
- For those 13 years old and younger Appendix #8: Family Service, from the manual should also be submitted with the testing fees. Those students who are not testing are encouraged to come and support their classmates who are testing.
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Jr/Sr Black Belt Test
We’d like to send a special congratulations to all those who tested this last weekend for their Jr. Black Belts and Senior Black Belts.
Alex A
Alexander F
Chance H
James H
Kenneth M
Levie S
Nino S
This is their first test of two. The next time they test they go to Colorado and will test at the hobo dojo. We are all very proud and inspired by their efforts and wish them success in future trainings and testings.
Thank you to family and friends who came supported those who tested and also those who came to help! We also had supporters from IMA Roosevelt and IMA Budokan.
A special thanks to Sensei McGavin, from North Fork Karate, who came for the testing. We appreciate all he does to support and help our dojo.
