Dojo Reopening During COVID-19

To all Parents and Students

I am happy to announce that the government has allowed all Karate Schools apart of the Ontario Karate Federation (OKF) to reopen with limited guidelines. The Dojo will reopen on Monday, June 29, 2020 running classes with ten members at a time. This number also includes Mr. Shields so nine additional students will be allowed to train in the Dojo.

There will be a 15 minute buffer between classes to allow students to leave, give Mr. Shields time to quickly clean the facility and have the next class arrive. Our Prodigy Hybrid Model will have Online Classes running alongside the In-Person classes so students who wish to stay home can continue training.

The health, safety and well-being of our employees, members and guests is Prodigy Martial Arts’ top priority and we are following the lead of Canadian public health authorities at this important time. We are committed to providing you with a safe and clean training experience at the Dojo. Below are the new Protocols and Dojo Rules that will be used while attending In-Person classes at the Dojo.

Return to Dojo Protocol

Attending In-Person Classes at the Dojo

1. Wait Outside, follow the markers and remain Physically Distanced by 2 metres apart until you are greeted by Mr. Shields

2. Mr. Shields will perform the Check-In at the Door which will consists of:
a. You or your child are wearing a Mask
b. Confirmation of You or Your Child(ren) Setmore Class Registration
c. Completed Screening Questionnaire per child
d. Temperature Check – it must be below 101 Fahrenheit to enter the premises
e. Sanitize Hands – Mr. Shields will spray yours hands at the entrance
f. Full Uniform Check or NO ENTRY – Full Gi or T Shirt with Pants are allowed
g. Door will be locked after the final student enters the building

3. Follow the arrows to Dojo floor, remaining 2 metres apart
a. Wait on designated markers until Mr. Shields lets you on the Dojo floor

4. No Spectators
a. Parents can watch class via Zoom Stream
b. Mini Ninja Class – One Parent may accompany their child, if parent or child have temperature above 101 Fahrenheit then neither will be allowed to enter

5. Training – Students can leave personal items in the cubby and train on the designated areas
a. Water Bottle and Sparring Gloves can be brought on the floor
b. Each Personal Area will be 2 metres apart

6. End of Class – Students will leave one at a time remaining 2 metres apart
a. Mr. Shields will sanitize all students’ hands individually as they leave the dojo floor
b. Students have the option to wash hands instead of use sanitizer
c. Kids will follow arrows to leave the floor

7. Leaving the Facility – Parents must wait outside to pickup their kids from Dojo a. Students will follow the arrows to leave the floor b. Students will wait on markers until Parents check-in with Mr. Shields

8. Cleaning In-between Classes begins once final student leaves.

To protect yourself and others, we ask that anyone who is feeling unwell, refrain from visiting us so that together we can ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone. Also, for any members who are travelling outside the country either to the US or abroad to follow these strict guidelines:

  • Inform us that you are travelling outside of the country and when you will be returning

  • Upon return, follow Canada’s Public Health and Peel’s Public Health recommended guidelines of “self-isolation” for 14 days

  • Take advantage of the online classes that we will be offering soon

Again, we continue to monitor this situation closely and will provide ongoing updates as needed. We also encourage everyone to stay up-to-date through Canada’s Public Health and Peel’s Public Health website.

Thank you