Our Covid Response

Preventing Illness is Self-Defense

Our Response Plan to Covid-19

• Outdoor Classes

  All classes are currently being held at East Portal Park where the fresh air and sunlight allows for a more Covid safe environment.

• Limited Class Size

  Class sizes are limited to 15 students in most age-groups. Students must have their space reserved for class ahead of time using our online scheduling system.

• Face Coverings Required

  All staff and assistant instructors will wear face coverings while teaching. Students and guests must wear coverings if they are going to train or remain near the training area. We have extra disposable face masks if needed, but we recommend that you bring your own for comfort.

• Modified No-Contact Curriculum

  We have modified our curriculum to focus on training that does not require contact. This provides us a unique opportunity to focus on kata, form, stances, and concentration. There will be no sparring or grappling until new guidelines are provided by local health agencies.

• Shared Equipment Disinfected

  Any shared equipment that is used in class will be immediately disinfected after class before it is used by any other student or instructor.

• Students practice social distancing

  Students are encouraged stand and stay at least 6-feet away from their classmates and instructors.

• Hand Sanitizer Stations

  We have hand-sanitizer on hand at the park for you to before, during, or after class as needed.

• Bring your Own Water Bottle

  Students are encouraged to bring their own water bottles as the regular park drinking fountain should not be used.

• Greeting with a Bow

  In the martial arts, we have a long-standing tradition of greeting each-other with a bow. We will keep this tradition while eliminating hand-shakes and high-fives, reducing our amount of contact.