March
KarateCon Sets & Escapes Clinic: Monday Mar 3rd 7 – 8 PM
Get ready for KarateCon. Ideal for Breakthrough level students under green. FREE
Black Belt Final Exam: Saturday Mar 8th 1 – 9:30 AM
For students who are testing for their Black Belt. This is a long and rigorous examination and challenge. Participants must consistently demonstrate the abilities to stay Present, Adaptable and Unstoppable. All Black Belts are encouraged to come. FREE
Daylight Savings Time: Sunday Mar 9th
Don’t forget to move your clocks forward one hour this morning (or last night).
Holi: Friday Mar 14
Junior Black Belt Prequalifier: Wednesday Mar 19th 7 – 8 PM
Belt Advancement will be held at Integrity Martial Arts. The test schedule is as follows: 7:00 PM Third Degree Browns Pretest for their Junior Black Belts and will promote at KarateCon.
KarateCon Volunteer Orientation: Wednesday Mar 26th 7:30 – 8:30 PM
KarateCon is a production and it needs your help. Adults can help with getting kids on and off the stage, prepping the awards and making sure everyone has a fantastic time.
KarateCon Prep Party: Wednesday Mar 26th 6 – 8 PM
KarateCon is this weekend and there are folders to stuff, things to pack up, and patches to be prepped. Can you help? Please preregister – ages 12 & up only please. Pizza will be served.
KarateCon Setup: Friday Mar 28th 6 – 8 PM
Help setup chairs and get things ready for the big day.
KarateCon: Saturday Mar 29th 9 – 1 PM
KarateCon is our biggest school-wide event. All students are expected to attend. The event combines a martial arts seminar, recital and graduation party for our new black belts. Refreshments will be served. Come learn, advance, perform and cheer. Sign up at www.KarateCon.net before The In House Tournament to get the best price. $60 per participant. Spectators are free. Register before the inhouse tournament to avoid the $30 late fee and to get a tshirt .
Black Belt Celebration: Saturday Mar 29th At KarateCon
This is a public event and a must for anyone who wants to be a Black Belt some day. Come see our newest Black Belts perform and see demonstrations from our current Black Belts. Junior Black Belts will also be performing. All IMA students and families are invited and refreshments will be served. This event is part graduation party and part education for future Black Belts. It is required that every student attend at least one prior to achieving Red Belt. Red star awards will be given to students who have recently completed a year of martial arts. Refreshments will be served. FREE
Belt Advancement at KarateCon: Saturday Mar 29th
Students testing on Sets and Escapes and Forms who qualify can promote at KarateCon. This is the biggest belt advancement with students in Beginners, Powerplay, Advanced Powerplay, and Breakthrough are all eligible test. FREE
Eid al Fitr: Sunday Mar 30