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The best of traditional & sport karate

We teach real karate, blending traditional roots with dynamic sport karate training to build strong, smart, and coordinated athletes.

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Why karate?

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Learn practical self-defense skills

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Develop speed, strength, & coordination

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Set goals & progress individually

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Build confidence, discipline & respect

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Compete at local, national, & international levels

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Overcome challenges & build mental toughness

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Why Choose us?

Ima utah karate

other programs

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Belts earned through consistent hard work

Belts awarded quickly to retain students

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Proven success at national and international levels

Minimal competitive presence or results

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Classes led by expert instructors, not assistants

Head instructor/owner often absent from classes

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Small class sizes for more personalized training

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Family-owned school with a strong community feel

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No contracts

Large groups with less individual attention

Often corporate-run and impersonal

Locked into long contracts

What we offer

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Little Dragons

(ages 4-6)

Fun, structured classes for ages 4-6 that build focus, coordination, and respect

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Youth Classes

(ages 6-11)

Youth classes for ages 6-11 that build strong karate fundamentals

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Teens & Adults

(ages 12+)

All-level classes focused on technical development & physical fitness

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Intermediate/Advanced

(brown belts & above)

High-level training focused on advanced kata techniques and kumite drills

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Competition Team

(by invitation only)

Specialized training for athletes competing at state, national, & international levels

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Private Lessons

(1-on-1 training)

Focused, one-on-one instruction customized to your goals

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about us

We are proud to be part of the IMA Family, dedicated to teaching Shotokan Karate, a traditional Japanese Martial Art. IMA Utah is a best of state, family oriented dojo offering classes to children and adults of all levels and abilities.

IMA Utah is also a proud member of USA Karate, the national governing body for the sport of karate in the United States.

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By far the best Karate academy in SLC. The level of instruction is top notch. My girls have absolutely loved their experience here. They both have already participated at national competitions and won medals and they have been training for a year only. I would recommend this dojo to anyone interested in real karate and the growth that comes with it!
Igor areinamo

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