News and Events

Gracie Combat Fundamentals:

Class 9

Elbow Escape from the Mount 12

Pull Guard 21

Clinching, Striking, Takedowns (Master Cycle):

High Thai Clinch

Gracie Ground and Master Cycle (Gi and No Gi):

Attacks/Defenses from Back Mount

Self Defense:

Surprise Defenses

Gun/Knife defenses

Gracie Combat Fundamentals:

Class 7

Triangle from the Guard 10

Haymaker Punch Defense 30

Clinching, Striking, Takedowns (Master Cycle):

Low Thai Takedowns

Gracie Ground and Master Cycle (Gi and No Gi):

Attacks from Back Mount

Self Defense:

Surprise Defenses

Gun/Knife defenses

Gracie Combat Fundamentals:

Class 6

Straight Arm Bar from the Mount Lesson 9

Guillotine Defense Lesson 32

Clinching, Striking, Takedowns (Master Cycle):

Clinching and Striking Strategies

Gracie Ground and Master Cycle (Gi and No Gi):

Back Mount – Controls and Strategy

Self Defense:

Surprise Defenses

Knives

Gracie Combat Fundamentals:

Class 5

Punch Block from the Guard (Ranges 1-4) Lesson 8

Standing Guillotine Lesson 23

Clinching, Striking, Takedowns (Master Cycle):

Striking/Defense from mount and half guard

Gracie Ground and Master Cycle (Gi and No Gi):

Half Guard

Self Defense:

Surprise Defenses

Gun/Knife defenses

Gracie Combat Fundamentals:

Class 4

Take the Back from the Mount with RNC Lesson 4

Clinch Conservative 15

Clinching, Striking, Takedowns (Master Cycle):

Gracie Slide, striking from half guard

Gracie Ground and Master Cycle (Gi and No Gi):

Half Guard-Bottom Sweeps

Self Defense:

Surprise Defenses

Gun/Knife defenses

Gracie Combat Fundamentals:

Class 3

Positional Control from the Mount Lesson 3

Body Fold Takedown Lesson 14

Clinching, Striking, Takedowns (Master Cycle):

Gracie Slide, striking from half guard

Gracie Ground and Master Cycle (Gi and No Gi):

Half Guard-Bottom

Self Defense:

Surprise Defenses

Gun/Knife defenses

Gracie Combat Fundamentals:

Class 2

Americana from Mount 2

Clinch Aggressive from Mount 7

Clinching, Striking, Takedowns (Master Cycle):

Gracie Slide

Gracie Ground and Master Cycle (Gi and No Gi):

Half Guard-Bottom

Self Defense:

Surprise Defenses

Gun/Knife defenses

Gracie Combat Fundamentals:

Class 1

Trap and Roll from the Mount 1

Leg Hook Takedown 6

Clinching, Striking, Takedowns (Master Cycle):

Gracie Slide

Gracie Ground and Master Cycle (Gi and No Gi):

Half Guard-Top

Self Defense:

Surprise Defenses

Gun/Knife defenses

Gracie Combat Fundamentals:

Class 23

Double Underhook Guard Pass 36

Double Leg Takedown-Conservative 17

Clinching, Striking, Takedowns (Master Cycle):

Gracie Slide

Gracie Ground and Master Cycle (Gi and No Gi):

Half Guard-Top

Self Defense:

Surprise Defenses

Gun/Knife defenses

Gracie Combat Fundamentals:

Class 22

Twisting arm control from the Mount 35

Rear Takedown 29

Clinching, Striking, Takedowns (Master Cycle):

No Gi Takedown Transitions (combinations)

Gracie Ground and Master Cycle (Gi and No Gi):

Guard Review

Self Defense:

Surprise Defenses

Gun defenses

We are closed today due to to inclement weather.

Gracie Combat Fundamentals:

Class 21

Elbow Escape from the Side Mount 33

Pull Guard 21

Clinching, Striking, Takedowns (Master Cycle):

No Gi Takedown Transitions (combinations)

Gracie Ground and Master Cycle (Gi and No Gi):

Guard Review

Self Defense:

Surprise Defenses

Gun defenses

We are open for all classes on Presidents Day!  Weather is cooperating…Yay!!

Gracie Combat Fundamentals:

Class 20

Take the back from the guard 31

Standing Headlock Defense 26

Clinching, Striking, Takedowns (Master Cycle):

No Gi Takedown Transitions (combinations)

Gracie Ground and Master Cycle (Gi and No Gi):

Guard Review

Self Defense:

Surprise Defenses

Gun defenses

Gracie Combat Fundamentals:

Hook Sweep from the Guard 28

Guillotine Defense 32

Clinching, Striking, Takedowns (Master Cycle):

Takedown Transitions (combinations)

Gracie Ground and Master Cycle (Gi and No Gi):

Guard Sweeps

Self Defense:

Surprise Defenses

Knife/Club defenses

Gracie Combat Fundamentals:

Punch Block series from the Guard 20

Haymaker Punch Defense 30

Clinching, Striking, Takedowns (Master Cycle):

Takedown Transitions (combinations)

Gracie Ground and Master Cycle (Gi and No Gi):

Guard Sweeps

Self Defense:

Surprise Defenses

Knife/Club defenses

Gracie Combat Fundamentals:

Komura from the Guard 25

Leg Hook Takedown 6

Clinching, Striking, Takedowns (Master Cycle):

Takedown Transitions (combinations)

Gracie Ground and Master Cycle (Gi and No Gi):

Guard Sweeps

Self Defense:

Surprise Defenses

Knife/Club defenses

We are open MLK day!

Gracie Combat Fundamentals:

Shrimp Escape from Side Mount 24

Body Fold Takedown 14

Clinching, Striking, Takedowns (Master Cycle):

Takedown Transitions (combinations)

Gracie Ground and Master Cycle (Gi and No Gi):

Guard Sweeps

Self Defense:

Surprise Defenses

Knife/Club defenses

Gracie Combat Fundamentals:

Headlock Escape #2 from Side Body 22

Clinch Conservative 15

Clinching, Striking, Takedowns (Master Cycle):

Takedown Transitions (combinations)

Gracie Ground and Master Cycle (Gi and No Gi):

Guard Submissions

Self Defense:

Surprise Defenses

Knife/Club defenses

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!  Welcome all to 2015!

Gracie Combat Fundamentals:

Double Ankle Sweep from the Guard 20

Standing and Guard Pull Guillotine 23

Clinching, Striking, Takedowns (Master Cycle):

Takedown Transitions (combinations)

Gracie Ground and Master Cycle (Gi and No Gi):

Guard Submissions

Self Defense:

Surprise Defenses

Knife/Club defenses

Imperatori Martial Arts will be closed for group classes this Wednesday – Saturday (12/24 – 12/27).

Imperatori Martial Arts will be closed for group classes on New Years Eve and New Years Day (12/31 and 1/1). Camps and private lessons will continue on these days as currently scheduled. Click below for camp schedule or call 404-252-8200 for private lesson availability.

Gracie Combat Fundamentals:

Straight Arm Bar from the Guard 19

Clinch Aggressive 7

Clinching, Striking, Takedowns (Master Cycle):

Defending kicks and takedowns

Gracie Ground and Master Cycle:

Guard Submissions

Self Defense:

Surprise Defenses

Knife/Club defenses

NOTE: NO CLASSES Thurs-Saturday (Dec 24-28), IMA closed

Classes Resume Mon Dec 29

Hi all, here is the GJJ holiday schedule at IMA (Kids and Adults)…

Mon, Dec 22 Regular Class Times

Tues, Dec 23 Regular Class Times

Closed Dec 24-28

Mon, Dec 29 Regular Class Times

Tues Dec 30 Regular Class Times

Closed Dec 31-Jan 1

Fri, Jan 2 Regular Class Times

Sat, Jan 3 Regular Class Times

Happy Holidays to all!

Gracie Combat Fundamentals:

Headlock Escape 1 from the Side Mount 18

Standing Arm Bar 34

Clinching, Striking, Takedowns (Master Cycle):

Defending kicks and takedowns

Gracie Ground and Master Cycle:

Guard Passes – Standing

Self Defense:

Surprise Defenses

Knife/Club defenses

Sign Up for Private Lessons with the Instructors at Imperatori Karate!

Available private lessons for the week of 12/8/14

Monday, 12/8 – 3:30, 4:00 and 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 12/9 – 3:15, 4:15 and 4:45 p.m.
Wednesday, 12/10 – 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, 12/11 – 3:30 and 6:00 p.m.
Friday, 12/12 – 5:00 and 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, 12/13 – 9:00 and 9:30 a.m.

Available private lessons for the week of 12/15/14

Monday, 12/15 – 3:30, 4:00, and 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 12/16 – 3:15, 4:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.
Wednesday, 12/17 – 3:30, 5:00 and 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, 12/18 – 3:30 p.m.
Friday, 12/19 – 5:00 and 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, 12/20 – 9:00 and 9:30 a.m.
For children and teens, private lessons offer:
· A great way to fine-tune before testing for a stripe or belt.

· The perfect “re-entry” after time away from your Karate instruction.

· The best way to improve your sparring and forms.

· One-on-one with our top instructors.

Adult benefits of private lessons:
· Build stamina; increase your cardiovascular and physical strength.

· Work on your individual areas for improved skills.

· Gain self-confidence and ability to defend yourself.

· Increase your mental clarity and agility while reducing stress.

· Reach your goals — one-on-one instruction is highly motivating and personal to your needs.

Please call Terry-Lynn at 404-252-8200 or send an email to familykarate@mindspring.com to schedule a lesson.

· 30 minutes for children at $40/each

· 45 minutes for adults at $60/each

· 10-lesson packages are available for $350 (children) and $500 (adults).

· Many students schedule a standing class each or every other week.

Gracie Combat Fundamentals:

Headlock Counters from the Mount 16

Standing Headlock Defense 26

Clinching, Striking, Takedowns (Master Cycle):

Aggressive attackers punching and kicking

Gracie Ground and Master Cycle:

Guard Passes – Standing

Self Defense:

Surprise Defenses

Knife defenses

Another 15 passenger van for Imperatori Karate! New schools added to our carpool pick-up list…

After-School Transportation, Homework Help and Karate Class

Every Weekday, 3:00 – 6:00

We have purchased a second van and now offer 5 – day carpool pick-up from Sarah Smith (both campuses), High Point, Galloway, Heards Ferry, Warren T. Jackson (both campuses), Holy Innocents’ and Schenck.

– You may also drop your child off at the studio to participate.
– Kindergarten through 5th Grade children may participate.
– Location is on-site at our studio in a dedicated After-School classroom.
– Drop-off begins at 3:00 and pick-up is at 6:00.
– Our professional staff will help students complete homework.
– Each participant will attend their regularly scheduled karate class.
– We design fun and creative craft projects that keep the children engaged.
– The price is $25 per day, or $95 per week.
– Space is limited – respond to this post or call to make a reservation.

Phone Terry Lynn at 404-252-8200 or
Email familykarate@mindspring.com

Family Class Today (moderate workout – not a repeat of the pre-Thanksgiving sufferfest!) …

Children ages 5 – 12 are invited to bring their parents to train alongside them each Saturday afternoon at 1:00…
Joey Imperatori and Steve Brown lead a “Family Class” each Saturday afternoon at 1:00. All children, ages 5 – 12, may bring a parent (or two) for this 45 minute class. Parents may wear workout clothes (we keep uniforms in stock for parents who would prefer the more traditional look). There will never be a fee for our parents to attend this class – this is my treat in the spirit of enjoying a positive family activity.

Everyone will receive a class credit on their attendance card.

I hope to see you today!

Joey Imperatori