John G.01/10/20IMAS is the worthy, direct successor to the Independent Karate School at the same location. When IKS' sensei retired, the remaining black belts teamed up to continue the IKS traditions and ideals... More
Sunish O.01/03/20I've been a member of this institution since I was 6, which means I'm approaching nearly three decades of benefiting from this incredible community. As said by others here, I wouldn't be the... More
Erica G.08/30/18Without a doubt, the IKS made me the woman I am today. I was a student and then a teacher there from 11 years old on, and even though I now live in Los Angeles (almost 30 years after I started!),... More
David G.08/17/15I attended IKS from grade school until I moved away for college. I learned many life skills, as well as perfected my karate skills. Yearly tournaments, holiday events, and outside activities gave... More
K. B.07/10/17I'm so grateful that our family found the Independent Karate School when we moved to this area over a decade ago. My son received his black belt from the !KS in 2012, and not only is he well and... More