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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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North County Aikikai Modified Indoor Training Schedule: Regular one-hour classes will be held on the following days: Wednesdays 6:15-7:15pm Fridays 6:15-7:15pm Saturday mornings 10:15-11:15am 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…

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  North County Aikikai has set up a fundraiser through GoFundMe to ask for donations to support the dojo’s efforts to remain open. Donations will be used to help cover the rent of our space (if you remember, the rent increased significantly about a year ago), along with unanticipated COVID-related expenses.   Click here to…

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In accordance with the State’s newest COVID-19 guidelines, classes will be held outdoors until further notice. Class times will remain the same as before, which are as follows: Mondays 6:15-7:15pm Wednesdays 6:15-7:15pm Saturdays 10:15-11:15am Outdoor classes will be held at La Colonia County Park on Stevens Avenue, about a half a mile south of where…

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North County Aikikai (NCA) strongly reaffirms its commitment to the sanctity of all life, the respect for all peoples, and the principles of Wholeness, Connectedness, Openness, and Centeredness as means for growth and development as martial artists, and as human beings. We believe… That ikigai — our “reason for being” includes our care for ALL others,…

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North County Aikikai is happy to announce we are reopening with a modified schedule. Regular one-hour classes will be held on the following days: Wednesdays 6:15-7:15pm Fridays 6:15-7:15pm Saturday mornings 10:15-11:15am The focus will be on conditioning and weapons. Everyone is required to wear a mask, have their temperature taken as they enter the dojo,…

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Our goal is to help keep everyone as healthy as possible and to slow down the spread of the disease. We have to keep the dojo going during this period of crisis, not only in spirit but also financially, and hope that you will continue to support us through your membership as always. We will be…

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It is very important when coming to the dojo for practice, and before getting on the mat, that we follow the simple protocol of washing our hands, either with soap and water which is best, or with antiseptic hand wash. Stores have sold out of this item and I have placed an order online which…

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