IMA 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.
Seek Perfection of Character
Be Faithful
Endeavor
Respect Others
Refrain From Violent Behavior
Love Yourself and Love Others
Gichin Funakoshi’s
20 Principles of Karate
1. Do not forget that karate-do begins and ends with rei
2. There is no first strike in karate
3. Karate stands on the side of justice
4. First know yourself, then know others
5. Mentality over technique
6. The mind must be set free
7. Calamity sprints from carelessness
8. Karate goes beyond the dojo