by Scott Knowles | Mar 13, 2020 | News
Statement on COVID-19 Outbreak: Current Precautions and Preparedness
Updated March 12, 2020
For the benefit of those concerned about COVID-19, we want to offer our reassurance that we are monitoring all updates from the World Health Organization, Government of Canada, and Government of Alberta and are prepared to respond as necessary to further developments. We are also studying what other sport clubs and martial arts organizations are doing in response to COVID-19.
The safety of our Membership, Instructors, and the wider Community are our chief concern.
1. Current Precautions
The risk of contracting COVID-19 remains LOW to Albertans at this time.
To ensure everyone’s safety and to help with the slowing the spread of illness in general, we encourage all students to wash their hands thoroughly and often. Students should also ensure that their uniform is washed after every class. In addition, the following changes to class etiquette and training will occur, effective immediately:
1. All students must either wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water, or use hand sanitizer prior to coming onto the floor. At our Grandview location, there is a sanitizer dispenser right inside the main dojo entrance.
2. Effective immediately, no club equipment will be used as part of training. This means no striking shields, focus mitts, weights or strength training equipment or communal club hand-pads will be used.
3. Effective immediately, no close-range “body-on-body” training or kumite drills will be done. More generally, and as guidance for instructors, any activity that could risk students touching each other will cease.
4. In the case of our Grandview Training location, we are in contact with the Community Hall to understand what additional cleaning tasks are occurring. For now, prior to every class, Instructors will wipe door knobs and handles with disinfectant.
If you are feeling unwell for any reason, stay home.
Our instructors will be reinforcing these precautions with students at the start of every class.
We ask that if anyone has visited a Grand Princess Cruise, Iran, Italy, or China’s Hubei province in the last 14 days, please self-isolate until two weeks have passed since their return, even if you
are feeling well. We encourage everyone to follow government-recommended travel precautions at this time, including limiting non-essential travel, especially by air.
Anyone who has experienced any of the following, regardless of recent travel, should self- isolate and call Health Link at 811:
– Contact with someone who was suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19
– Time spent in a health-care facility
– Symptoms such as cough, fever, or tiredness
2. Preparedness for Potential Further Required Action
Unless otherwise advised through guidance from the AB Chief Medical Officer, the Government, or from Governing Bodies for our sport or sports like ours, the Club will remain open and operational with the modifications outlined above. In the event that a closure is necessary, we will communicate the details of that closure and provide updates as more information becomes available and circumstances unfold.
In advance of any upcoming events, we will closely monitor updated information to ensure that we are following guidelines pertaining to limiting the amount of people who are gathered at one time as needed.
Recommended Resources
– Health Link: 811
– Government of Alberta: https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx
– Government of Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html
– World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
by Scott Knowles | Jan 7, 2020 | Classes
Our Youth Program Classes resume on Tuesday, January 7th (and Saturday, January 11th).
All classes are at Grandview Heights Community Hall 12603 63 Avenue.
Training for students currently ranked White, White Stripe, Yellow, Yellow Stripe, and Orange is on Saturday mornings from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM, and on Tuesdays evenings from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. This term will conclude with our annual youth spring grading in April.
- Note: Typically we have moved new orange belt students into the second class, but to keep better instructor ratios for all students in the program, we will be keeping the Orange Belt students in the first class this term. Orange belt students will return to the second class in September (to be confirmed).
Training for students currently ranked Orange Stripe, Green, Green Stripe, Blue, and Blue Stripe is on Saturday mornings from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM, and on Tuesdays evenings from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. This term will conclude with our annual youth spring grading in April.
- Note: The minimum age to attend BKA classes is 6 years.
- Note: Parents can train for free during the youth class. You’ll receive instruction in the same techniques, and this offers a unique perspective for you as a parent into the experience and skills your child is building.
We require that all students complete our registration process. If you completed the registration in the fall term, you do not need to complete the form again.
Complete our on-line registration form here: https://www.edmonton-karate.com/registeronline.html
Is your son or daughter looking for new gear? The BKA will be accepting orders for new gear online, available at this link: https://www.edmonton-karate.com/orderequipment.html
by Scott Knowles | Jan 7, 2020 | Classes
Our Adult Program Classes resume on Tuesday, January 7th.
All classes are at Grandview Heights Community Hall 12603 63 Avenue.
Training for students currently ranked White, Yellow, Orange, and Green, and Blue is on Friday evenings from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, and on Sunday evenings from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. This term will conclude with our annual adult spring grading in early May.
Training for students currently ranked Blue, Brown, and Black is on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM, and on Friday evenings from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. These students are also welcome to train during the introductory classes on Friday and Sunday, as listed above. This term will conclude with our annual adult spring grading in early May.
We require that all students complete our registration process. If you completed the registration in the fall term, you do not need to complete the form again. Complete our on-line registration form here: https://www.edmonton-karate.com/registeronline.html
Are you looking for new gear? The BKA will be accepting orders for new gear online, available at this link: https://www.edmonton-karate.com/orderequipment.html
by Scott Knowles | Jan 1, 2020 | News
To all members and supporters of the Bushido Karate Association, a heartfelt thank you for making it possible for us to share a set of values and passion for self-improvement. I am looking forward to 2020 and the journey we will all take together. Happy New Year everyone!
by Scott Knowles | Dec 8, 2019 | Classes
With the Youth program in recess for the holiday season, our adult training times for the next month are as follows:
i. Tuesday December 10 – 6:30 – 8:30 pm
ii. Friday December 13 – Grading
iii. Sunday December 15 – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
iv. Tuesday December 17 – 6:30 – 8:30
v. Friday December 20 – 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Social Afterwards
vi. Sunday December 22 – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
vii. Friday December 27 – 6:30 – 8:30 pm
viii. Sunday December 29 – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
ix. Friday January 3 – 6:30 – 8:30 pm
x. Sunday January 5 – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
xi. Tuesday January 7 – 7:30 – 9:00 pm – Youth program resumes
xii. Friday January 10 – Regular training times
by Scott Knowles | Dec 8, 2019 | Gradings
Congratulations to the 49 Youth members of the club who received promotions yesterday at our annual December grading. So much talent, passion, and potential on the floor. I’d also like to thank the 14 instructors and 4 senior students from both the Derrick and Grandview clubs who contributed to making yesterday special for these young people.
by Scott Knowles | Oct 6, 2019 | Gradings, News
Congratulations to Sensei Natty Aytenfisu and Sensei Elise Leong-Sit. Sensei Natty received his 3rd dan yesterday, while Sensei Elise moved to 2nd dan. I had the opportunity to watch them on the floor, and both were outstanding! What a great way to cap off our 25th Anniversary as an organization.
by Scott Knowles | Sep 30, 2019 | News, Tournaments
Announcing our year three BKA Tournament Team!
Congratulations to our new team members: Claire, Natalie, Cristina, Stefan, Mia, Jackson, Ethan, Emily, Kira, Ava, Lauren, Simon, and Kai.
Head Coaches: Scott Knowles, Bernadine Jugdutt
Assistant Coaches: Mike Reynolds, Adam Knowles
Junior Coaches: Michael Chmay, Sidney Taylor
by Scott Knowles | Sep 17, 2019 | News, Tournaments
Club Members,
We are excited to launch year three of our BKA Tournament Team! Our team members received specialized training at exclusive training sessions throughout the year, and every member saw successes at the events they attended. We’re now ready to select our new team! The selection process is available for members ranked Green and up, and will be hosted on September 29th at the Grandview Dojo.
Check out the link below for more information, and please contact us if you have any questions. To register to participate in the tryouts process, please take a moment to fill out the registration form online.
If you are interested in trying out for this year’s team, please complete your application at the link below by September 27th, 2019.
http://edmonton-karate.com/tournamentteamselection.html
Thanks, and we hope to see you there!
by Scott Knowles | Aug 18, 2019 | Classes
Our Youth Program Classes resume on Tuesday, September 10th.
All classes are at Grandview Heights Community Hall 12603 63 Avenue.
Training for students currently ranked White, White Stripe, Yellow, and Yellow Stripe is on Saturday mornings from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM, and on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. This term will conclude with our annual youth winter grading in December.
Training for students currently ranked Orange, Orange Stripe, Green, Green Stripe, Blue, and Blue Stripe is on Saturday mornings from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM, and on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. This term will conclude with our annual youth winter grading in December.
- Note: The minimum age to attend BKA classes is 6 years.
- Note: Parents can train for free during the youth class. You will receive instruction in the same techniques, and this offers a unique perspective for you as a parent into the experience and skills your child is building.
We require that all students (new and returning) complete our registration process.
Complete our on-line registration form here: https://www.edmonton-karate.com/registeronline.html
Payment is by cash or cheque and can be completed at the dojo.
Is your son or daughter looking for new gear? The BKA will be accepting orders for new gear online, available at this link: https://www.edmonton-karate.com/orderequipment.html
We hope to see you soon!
