Due to the new omicron variant of Covid-19, once again we are under restrictions as we start 2022.

Below are the measures being taken by us at Vale Karate, in compliance with Welsh Government and Karate Wales guidelines, to see us safely through these times.

As all classes will take place in the dojo, which as you know is small, we need to be very disciplined in our approach.

Adults; please take a lateral flow test before coming to classes. This is in compliance of Welsh Government advice; Flow-before-you-go.

No one, adult or Junior, should attend classes if they have symptoms of a cold or flu.

Even if due to a mild cold, coughing or sneezing in the dojo would make everyone nervous! So if you/ your child is coughing or sneezing; Stay at home until symptoms ease.

There are no restrictions on children of Eleven Years and below, so all children’s classes will go ahead without restrictions

However we can have No Spectators until social distancing eases.

All children of twelve years and above will need to train in the adult classes and all adults and children of twelve plus will need to book a slot in the classes in advance as I will be limiting ‘adult’ classes to six.

You will see from the new January timetable that I’ve added classes to cope with these restrictions.

Kumite will continue for children of Eleven years and below, but no Kumite for 12 years plus, and no sharing of equipment means our adult fighting fit classes will be suspended until further notice.

I will sanitise all equipment that children may share, between classes.

Everyone, of all ages will sanitise their hands before entering the dojo.

For the parents of our younger members; please ensure your child’s toileting needs are met before class!!

For the peace of mind of the parents of our younger members, I’m considering filming the Tigers and Beginner/Yellow Belt classes and posting via Facebook Live.

If any parent of these children object, please let me know asap.

I’ll still be taking Beginners, in 1:1 sessions, I asked all members to share the promotional video I posted on Facebook and YouTube, I’ve had 32 shares on Facebook to date, which I really appreciate… but a few more ‘shares’ would be great!

As soon as these restrictions are eased, I’ll be contacting you (and maybe throw a party…!)