Dallas iaido

Probably not, if it is meant to mean it is impossible to be exposed as a consequence of attending modified aikido practice. If, instead, what is meant is that it is highly unlikely, given that the rules are followed, to be exposed, then the answer is yes. Unfortunately, that will mandatorily require discontinuation of one-on-one taijitsu, as no such close contact is possible without a substantial risk of exposure. Only individual practice, with individual weapons, is possible, employing the out of doors, distancing and, ideally, mask-wearing.

The use of the dojo bathroom, and the dojo, will have to be interdicted, and socializing before and after class discouraged.

Once every dojo member and individual likely to be exposed as a natural result of being in the dojo who wishes to attend open handed class has been infected, and survived, this can change.

Until one of those two outcomes has occurred, participation in open handed one-on-one aikido class risks exposure to the coronavirus and all the attendant consequences.

David spent years as the chief epidemiologist for Dallas County. This coupled with achieving Dan rank in our dojo and beyond puts him in a unique position to comment on our response to the pandemic. First Day After your initial visit, all you will need to get started is: 1 sweat pants 2 nondescript t-shirt 3 knee pads if participating in iaido 4 completed DFWKIK Member Form and check 5 A bokuto and a shinai are also needed but can be purchased directly from the club — look for the club sergeant of arms.

After a few practices, you can purchase a keiko-gi cotton top and hakama pleated trousers from various locations. We like to stress basics, so items are all you will need for the first several months.

These can be purchased through suppliers we know. Hassei will be permitted in the case of hiki-waza. Updated Waiver. Covid Vaccine Form. Fees have gone down from last year:. This change was recently submitted by the regional board in an effort to get membership numbers up.

Sensei, you touched many lives in and out of the Dojo, and we thank you for it, you will be missed greatly. Virtual practice will begin tomorrow at 8 pm. If you have any questions or problems, please reach out immediately so we can work to resolve it, before the deadline, especially since we are on a hiatus.

The health and safety of our members and community are our top priority and will continue to monitor the outbreak. Should we need to suspend practice past March, we will make sure to communicate these changes.

Until then, please say safe and healthy. Christmas Party Sign-Up Form. Please reach out to any board member if you have any questions. Below are the kendo suburi terms in order for kendo class:. Quinlan English , courtesy of Kingston Kendo Club, highly recommended! Commencing from a kneeling position, forestalling a frontal attack.

Commencing from a kneeling position, forestalling an attack from the rear. Commencing from a kneeling position, parrying an attack from the left. Striking with the Hilt. Commencing from a raised knee, seated position, forestalling two attackers, front and rear.

Diagonal Cut.