• Dojo News for July

    Dojo News for July

    July is here already with just a couple announcements: On Monday, 7/4, the dojo will be closed in observance of Independence Day. From 7/29 through 7/31, San Diego Aikikai will be hosting a seminar with Ea Murphy Sensei of Tacoma Aikikai…

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  • Training Guidelines Update

    Training Guidelines Update

    Effective 3/12/2022, North County Aikikai members and visitors are no longer required to wear face coverings within the dojo. Of course, anyone is still welcome to wear a face covering…

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  • New Masking Requirement

    New Masking Requirement

    In response to California Department of Public Health’s new facial covering guidance, North County Aikikai will be requiring all members and visitors to wear a facial covering while in the dojo, effective December 15th, 2021, until further notice.

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  • COVID-19 Safety Policy

    COVID-19 Safety Policy

    Effective 9/1/2021, North County Aikikai will observe the following safety protocols: Any new member (regular or visiting) over the age of 12 years who wish to participate in class at North County Aikikai must show proof of vaccination prior to beginning practice…

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  • In Memory of JD Sandoval Sensei

    North County Aikikai is truly saddened by the passing of JD Sandoval, Sensei, a valued, respected and much loved member of our aikido community. Many of us have met him over the years at one of our camps or when he came to our dojo to teach a seminar. He would arrive with a group…

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  • Training Guideline Update

    After the June 15th California state reopening, North County Aikikai will resume body arts training with contact with others during adult classes. We will strive to protect the safety of members as much as possible. NCA instructors have been fully vaccinated. Facial covering will no longer be required at the dojo. However, we still highly…

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  • Updated Indoor Schedule

    North County Aikikai Modified Indoor Training Schedule: Regular one-hour classes will be held on the following days: Wednesday Evenings 6:15-7:30pm Saturday Mornings 10:15-11:45am The focus will be on conditioning and weapons. Everyone is required to wear a mask, have their temperature taken as they enter the dojo, and to sign in. Please bring your own water!…

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  • Updated Schedule

    San Diego County is now back in the Purple Tier based on California’s COVID-19 Blueprint for Safer Economy, which means we may resume outdoor practice once again. Here is the revised dojo schedule for adults/teens until further notice: Wednesday: Zoom Class (6:15-7:15pm) Thursday: Dojo Meeting (6:15-7:15pm), except for the first Thursday of each month, followed by…

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