Nashua, United States
138 Lake St
N/A
+1 6038826917
Wheelchair-accessible car park
I grew up taking classes here (when it was the IKS) and even though I live out of state now, I still make a point to come to class when I'm in the area. The instructors, students, and everyone involved are awesome people and really focused on character development as well as quality martial arts instruction.
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I started with IMAS over twenty years ago, at age seven. Like many other students over the years, I could not imagine my childhood without the school and its community. I have lived outside the NH area for many years now, but any time life brings me within driving distance, I go back to the IMAS dojo. For me, it is going home. IMAS is dedicated to training and embracing students from all walks of life. I started young; at that time I wanted to learn karate because karate is cool, and my parents were grateful to have some energy wrung out of me every Saturday morning. In my teenage years, I developed close friendships with fellow students and reveled in the hard work of honing physical skill. I also learned to grow up, and benefited immensely from the direct mentorship of the school's leaders and immersion in the school's values. Now after moving away, I return whenever I can to train, to teach, and to pay forward all that IMAS has given me. My story in IMAS is common but not universal. Some students come to IMAS to enrich their understanding of traditional martial arts and its history. Some come for a solid workout. Some come for self-defense training. Some come to learn in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Some come as children, some as parents, some later in life. IMAS is a home for each and all.
I've been coming here for over 20 years, since I was 6. This karate school is a permanent pillar in my life on which I will always lean on. It taught me not only self defense but how to be a productive member of our community, and the values needed to be an all around good person.
Outstanding! This school teaches highly practical self-defense skills by means of kindness and patience. Not to mention the other lessons my children have learned: confidence, courage, resilience, leadership, concern for others, quick thinking, teamwork, good sportsmanship, and more. Physically, there is nothing like the IKS program for developing strength, speed, and flexibility. Best martial arts school around--you will never regret sending your children for instruction here.
I started with this school at age 13, and as of the writing of this review am age 36. The school is like a second home... with good people willing to help out when you need it. It encourages school work, provides a means of participating in character building charity work, and teaches behaviors that I feel have helped me in my adult life and career. Of course, the school also teaches Kenpo and Enshudo... striking and grappling martial arts... for self defense. I confidently recommend the Independent Karate School.
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