International Martial Arts
About
International Martial Arts offers both MMA and traditional karate training in a community-focused environment that emphasizes character development alongside physical skills. The gym is led by renowned master Hanshi Madani, one of the world's highest-ranked martial artists, and his son Sensei Kam, a multiple-time world champion, national team coach, and Olympic participant. Members describe the instruction as authentic and transformative, blending self-defense techniques, sparring, kata, discipline, endurance training, and confidence building in a structured curriculum.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members describe International Martial Arts as offering authentic traditional karate that goes beyond sport to become a school of life and leadership training. They consistently praise the elite coaching staff, specifically mentioning Hanshi Madani's world-class expertise and Sensei Kam's championship background and ability to connect with students. Reviewers highlight the strong family community atmosphere where children learn discipline, confidence, and respect alongside physical skills. Multiple families report long-term satisfaction, with children attending for up to six years and adults joining after seeing their children's positive development.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Anton Pavlov
6 months ago
This is real karate—not just a sport, but a school of life and leadership training for our country’s future. It’s an amazing family community of professionals, where the renowned master Hanshi has raised hundreds, maybe even thousands, of confident individuals. His son, Coach Kam, is an active participant in international tournaments and a member of Team USA, including at the Olympic Games. If you’re searching for a truly traditional school for your children or yourself, this is it. I’m very happy that my son has become a full member of this community and recently earned his well-deserved purple belt.
Darrin Pratt
7 months ago
Fantastic dojo, a gem in Louisville featuring some preeminent karate instructors and athletes on both the national and world scene. The classes and the community are great.
Renee Herrman
6 months ago
My kids have been going to this dojo for the past 6 years so when I asked my 12yo to describe the dojo this is what she said "the dojo is a great place where the instructors (sensei's) teach the students great self defense, sparing and Kata techniques, discipline, endurance, & self confidence. Sensei Kam is our competitive team coach (& an active instructor at the dojo) that really understands the students to the point that they all smile when they see him walk into the dojo!" I have always been amazed by all the instructors at this dojo and the athletes that these students become over time.
Maria Kouzmina
4 months ago
My son has been attending this place for nearly 2 years by now. We absolutely love it! He enjoys it each class and always wants to come back. Owners create family atmosphere and care for kids. They teach them respect, responsibility, how to be organized in addition to physical skills. Thank you!
Caleb Hanson
7 months ago
Five stars aren't enough. The owners of this dojo are legends in martial arts. Hanshi Madani is one of the highest ranked people in the world. Sensei Kam is multiple-time world champion, a national team coach, and has a masters degree in sports psychology. They are as humble and warm as they are talented. I know I'm sort of gushing here, but how often do you get to train with the people who train olympians and world champions? In terms of our experience: My son has been going here for about 3 years, and I joined about 18 months ago. It's been an amazing experience for both of us. He is confident and fit, and learning how to work hard at something that doesn't come easily. And I really value the mental and physical aspect of practicing karate, it's become a major part of my life in such a short time.