NEWS & EVENTS

UPDATED: Chicago Aikikai has set procedures for resuming class. Objectives are: 

• To comply with all local, state and federal requirements as known today
• To do our best to assure health and safety of all who enter the dojo, and
• To offer the most authentic training experience as possible

Procedures follow. If participating, read them carefully and note potential changes per circumstances (expect more restrictions at the start).  Please call (312) 880-7357 or e-mail if you have any questions.

PRIOR TO FIRST DOJO VISIT

• Obtain proof of vaccination. This will be required without exceptions, based upon guidance available from public health professionals including the Centers for Disease Control, Illinois Department of Public Health, Cook County Department of Public Health and city of Chicago Department of Public Health.
• Evaluate health condition. Do not plan on coming if you have any possible symptoms or are feeling unwell.
• (optional) Pack a mask for wearing in class. UPDATE: We practiced without masks for a while in the summer of 2021, but went back to wearing masks with the Delta and Omicron variants. Masks are still required for participants and observers alike.

ON ARRIVAL

• Present proof of vaccination to instructor or designated senior student (legible pictures accepted).
• Clean hands with hand sanitizer provided.
• Sign in on sign-up sheet (required for contact tracing).
• Non-training visitors asked to wear masks for duration of class.
• Current or prospective students and visitors who train will fill in and sign updated waivers.
• Proceed to changing rooms. If uncomfortable with number of people in room, please wait outside until there are fewer present (lateness to class excused). Note gi may be worn to the dojo to bypass changing rooms.

DURING CLASS

•  Masks are not required but may always be worn and never discouraged. UPDATE: Masks are required at present.
• Wash hands before entering mat with hand sanitizer (and at any time during class as preferred).
• Full contact training WILL BE ALLOWED unless otherwise directed by the instructor.

AFTER CLASS

• All attendees will participate in cleaning the dojo. This includes wiping down all commonly touched surfaces (door knobs, faucet handles, etc.), vacuuming the mat, etc.