Better Today than yesterday

Regardless of where you begin, the martial arts build discipline, confidence, and focus, turning every practice into a path toward growth.

"The greatest weapon in martial arts is not the fist or the foot, but the mind."

- author unknown

Classes

We welcome everyone looking to improve both their mental and physical disipline. There is no need for prior experience or athleticism, the martial arts are for everyone that wants to become the best version of themselves.

Lil' Dragons Mon-Thurs: 5:30p-6:30p & Sat: 10:30a-11:30a Open to students ages 3-8, this class emphasizes standing still and listening, and engages children in fun activities while promoting balance, self dicipline, and starts the fundimental karate skills.
Ninjas Mon-Thurs: 6:30p-7:30p & Sat: 10:30a-11:30a Open to students ages 8-16 regardless of rank. Class focuses on the fundamentals of karate and building teamwork skills.
Senshi Mon-Thurs: 7:30p-8:30p & Sat: 9:00a-10:30a Open to students ages 17 and up regardless of rank or by invitation for younger advanced students. This class is designed to teach real self-defense techniques as well as traditional karate.

Discover new skills
and powerful techniques !

At IMA we teach Isshin-ryu karate.

Born in Okinawa, developed by Tatsuo Shimabuku in 1950's as the prduct of his studies in Gojū-ryū, Shorin-ryu, and traditional kobudo weapon arts. Isshin-ryu was created to be the next evolution of karate to unify the best and most logical elements from older styles and focus on the natural movement of the body.

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comunity matters

Ishin-ryu repersents a wonderfully large comminuty across the world. IMA is just one of many in the Rochester NY region.

Our members travel, and study in many areas to bring back their experiences to share and enrich our whole community.

Master Mark Shavron