There will be no classes on Friday, April 15th and Monday, April 18th in observance of Good Friday and Easter Monday. Regular classes will resume on Friday, April 22nd.
- Proof of vaccination and masks are no longer required
- While we work through the remaining restrictions and get everyone back on the mats, the adult and kids' classes will be temporarily merged together, 7:00 - 8:30 on Mondays and Fridays.
June 2-5: Mustard Shihan and Thambu Shihan seminar at Aikido Sendokan Dojo (Mississauga)
Our friends at Aikido Sendokan are holding a series of clinics with Mustard Shihan 8th Dan, and Thambu Shihan 8th Dan from Thursday June 2nd to Sunday June 5th 2022.
- Clinic A: Instructors only – 7:30PM ~ 9:30PM
- Q & A 9:30PM ~ 10:00PM
- Clinic B: All aikidoka – 8:00PM ~ 10:00PM
- Clinic C: All aikidoka – 10:30AM ~ 12:30PM
- Clinic D: All aikidoka – 2:00PM ~ 4:00PM
- Clinic E: All aikidoka – 11:00AM ~ 1:00PM
- Clinic F: All aikidoka – 1:30PM ~ 3:00PM
Letter from the Sensei
Dear students, parents, volunteers,
After nearly two years of uncertainty, I am happy to confirm that regular training will resume on Monday, January 31st, 2022. The new location will be at the Christian Community building at 901 Rutherford Road just West of Bathurst St. I am grateful to the Board of the Community for welcoming us in their Community Hall.
I would like to thank all those of you who supported the club during the pandemic, who waited patiently, who trained diligently over the years and intend to do so again, and everyone else who committed their time and effort to help us spring back to life. I understand that restrictions and protocols mandated by the government have divided us and might not allow everyone to attend, nor would they allow for a completely relaxed training atmosphere.
I look forward to seeing you on the mats in January. Until then, I wish you health, confidence and the drive to come to training despite everything that stands in your way.
Warmly,
Sensei Nick
What to expect
Please arrive 10-15 minutes early for your first class. The new location does not have dedicated changing facilities or showers. You should come dressed for the training. If this is impossible, there are two private washrooms where you can change into Gi and back. Due to the COVID restrictions, the students should be inside the building only to actively participate in training. When you enter, a senior student or an assistant sensei will greet you and show you around. There are many things to do around the dojo. Four coffee shops, a Longo's grocery store and much more.
COVID-19 Protocol and Rules
Aikido Richmond Hill abides by COVID-19 rules and regulations issued by York Region and the province of Ontario. Currently this means that:
- Effective March 1st, 2022, we will no longer require the students to show proof of vaccination.
- Effective March 21st, 2022, we will no longer require anyone to wear masks.
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