by Scott Knowles | Jan 8, 2021 | Classes
Club Members, Happy New Year!
On behalf of our instructor team, I wish you and your families all the best in the new year. There is still a certain degree of unknowns due to the current restrictions in place by Alberta Health Services, but we are excited to announce our 2021 Return to Karate.
Classes will resume for our youth program on Saturday, January 16th, and complete with the grading on April 24th.
Please take a moment to fill out the applicable registration method listed below.
If we remain in lockdown after January 11th, live interactive classes will be taught digitally via our zoom dojos.
When we are permitted to re-open our dojo doors, we will shift our classes back to in-person training following the COVID protocols for in-person physical activity that many of our current members are already accustomed to from last term.*
*These protocols may be modified to reflect updated guidance from AHS.
A full breakdown of our protocols are available at this link: http://www.edmonton-karate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/BKA-Relaunch-Protocol-v2.pdf
BKA will continue to simulcast the classes in the zoom digital dojos for the entire term, for those members who are uncomfortable or unable to attend in-person.
Class Schedule:
Tuesday Introductory Classes – White, White Stripe, Yellow, Yellow Stripe, Orange – 5:30PM – 6:20PM
Tuesday Intermediate Classes – Orange Stripe, Green, Green Stripe, Blue, Blue Stripe – 6:30PM – 7:20PM
Saturday Introductory Classes – White, White Stripe, Yellow, Yellow Stripe, Orange – 9:30AM – 10:20AM
Saturday Intermediate Classes – Orange Stripe, Green, Green Stripe, Blue, Blue Stripe – 10:30AM – 11:30AM
Online Registration: COVID protocols dictate that the BKA must enforce strict class caps, and as such, all classes will be capped at 18 for this term. Please complete the applicable registration as soon as possible to secure your spot in our program.
Students Returning from Fall 2020 Term: You have all already completed the registration form and waiver, and do not need to complete it again. Please visit this link to let us know you are returning this term: http://www.edmonton-karate.com/register-online-returning/
Students Returning from Terms Prior to Fall 2020: Full completion of the BKA Member Application and Waiver is required for participation in classes from the BKA. If you have completed this form prior to January 1st, 2021, you will need to complete it again. Please register online for classes at http://www.edmonton-karate.com/register-online/
New Students: Full completion of the BKA Member Application and Waiver is required for participation in classes from the BKA. If you have completed this form prior to January 1st, 2021, you will need to complete it again. Please register online for classes at http://www.edmonton-karate.com/register-online/
by Scott Knowles | Jan 8, 2021 | Classes
Club Members, Happy New Year!
On behalf of our instructor team, I wish you and your families all the best in the new year. There is still a certain degree of unknowns due to the current restrictions in place by Alberta Health Services, but we are excited to announce our 2021 Return to Karate.
Classes will resume for our adult program on Friday, January 15th.
Please take a moment to fill out the applicable registration method listed below.
If we remain in lockdown after January 11th, live interactive classes will be taught digitally via our zoom dojos.
When we are permitted to re-open our dojo doors, we will shift our classes back to in-person training following the COVID protocols for in-person physical activity that many of our current members are already accustomed to from last term.*
*These protocols may be modified to reflect updated guidance from AHS.
A full breakdown of our protocols are available at this link: http://www.edmonton-karate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/BKA-Relaunch-Protocol-v2.pdf
BKA will continue to simulcast the classes in the zoom digital dojos for the entire term, for those members who are uncomfortable or unable to attend in-person.
Class Schedule:
Tuesday Advanced Classes – Blue Belts and up – 7:30PM – 9:00PM
Friday All Ranks Classes – White Belts and Up – 6:00PM – 7:10PM
Friday Advanced Classes – Blue Belts and up – 7:15PM – 9:00PM
Sunday All Ranks Classes – White Belts and up – 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Online Registration: COVID protocols dictate that the BKA must enforce strict class caps, and as such, all classes will be capped at 18 for this term. Please complete the applicable registration as soon as possible to secure your spot in our program.
Students Returning from Fall 2020 Term: You have all already completed the registration form and waiver, and do not need to complete it again. Please visit this link to let us know you are returning this term: http://www.edmonton-karate.com/register-online-returning/
Students Returning from Terms Prior to Fall 2020: Full completion of the BKA Member Application and Waiver is required for participation in classes from the BKA. If you have completed this form prior to January 1st, 2021, you will need to complete it again. Please register online for classes at http://www.edmonton-karate.com/register-online/
New Students: Full completion of the BKA Member Application and Waiver is required for participation in classes from the BKA. If you have completed this form prior to January 1st, 2021, you will need to complete it again. Please register online for classes at http://www.edmonton-karate.com/register-online/
by Scott Knowles | Dec 10, 2020 | Gradings
Club Members,
A reminder about our annual fall grading, occurring tomorrow night from 7:00PM-9:00PM. This event will be hosted on Zoom in Dojo Room 2.
We will have three candidates looked at for grading. As we can’t do partner work, the grading will have a heavy focus on kata and kumite style waza, movement, and kata presentation.
All members are encouraged to come out and support the club and the candidates! Students and candidates training are asked to turn on their cameras for the workout.
Sensei James, Sensei Craig, and Sensei Scott will preside over the grading.
Thanks, and we will see you tomorrow!
by Scott Knowles | Dec 8, 2020 | News
Students, with the completion of the youth term on Saturday, we have moved to a modified schedule for the balance of December. All classes will be taught in the high belt virtual dojo room on Zoom.
Tuesday, December 8th
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Ranks: Adults, All Ranks
Instructor: James Freeman
Friday, December 11th – Grading
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Ranks: Adults, All Ranks
Instructors: James Freeman, Craig Pettie, Scott Knowles
Sunday, December 13th
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Ranks: Adults, All Ranks
Instructor: Scott Knowles
Tuesday, December 15th
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Ranks: Adults, All Ranks
Instructor: James Freeman
Friday, December 18th
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Ranks: Adults, All Ranks
Instructor: James Freeman
Sunday, December 20th
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Ranks: Adults, All Ranks
Instructor: Scott Knowles
Tuesday, December 22nd
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Ranks: Adults, All Ranks
Instructor: James Freeman
Friday, December 25th
Time: Class Cancelled
Sunday, December 27th
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Ranks: Adults, All Ranks
Instructor: Scott Knowles
Tuesday, December 29th
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Ranks: Adults, All Ranks
Instructor: James Freeman
Friday, January 1st
Time: Class Cancelled
Sunday, January 3rd
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Ranks: Adults, All Ranks
Instructor: Scott Knowles
by Scott Knowles | Nov 13, 2020 | Classes, News
Club Members,
As you have likely heard, Alberta Health Services has put in place a two-week restriction on all sporting activities. As such, in-dojo training will cease for the next two weeks for students.
However, BKA has been simulcasting classes digitally via zoom since the beginning of the term. This framework will allow us to continue to offer classes to our members at the standard training schedule. Students are encouraged to take advantage of these classes to continue their training during this short shutdown. The links to attend your classes have been supplied via email. This will continue though at least November 27th.
For youth classes, a minimum of two instructors will be present on every zoom call. This is done for the comfort and security of youth members and parents on the call, and will also allow instructors to provide feedback to help students continue to progress.
We will be in touch in the coming days as we learn more. Our team is proud of the work we have done in creating a safe training environment over the past two months. To our knowledge, no cases linked to our activity have occurred. The BKA will continue to be adaptable and remain steadfast in its commitment to providing quality training in a safe and enjoyable way for all of our members.
Thank you, and keep training hard. See you online!
