Greetings Aikidoka,
You may have seen or heard the latest COVID-19 news from the Governor.
Beginning Monday night at midnight, several closures will take effect. These include closing gyms and fitness facilities for the next four weeks (until December 14th).
These latest restrictions require us to suspend Aikido Olympia classes for the next several weeks.
We encourage you to keep up your practice at home during this closure. Stretching, warm-up exercises, weapons practice, maybe even rolling (if you can find enough space). As you go about your daily life practice being present. Relax, keep your center and extend ki. Practice using your 180-degree vision, taking up slack, and of course, keeping good Ma’ai.
The closure does not take effect until midnight tonight. So we will be able to hold our regular Monday Zen class tonight 630-730pm. This class is open to all dojo members, even beginners. This class focuses on meditation and meditative movement, so it is easy to keep good physical distance.
If you have a weapon at the dojo or would like to check one out, this will be your best opportunity to collect them.
Stay safe and healthy.
Aikido Olympia