IKD HONBU DOWNSVIEW: ALL CLASSES CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

ABOUT US

IKD Honbu is the headquarters of the International Karate Daigaku. The IKD is a traditional Shotokan Karate organization dedicated to the teachings of Master Gichin Funakoshi and Master Masatoshi Nakayama.

The organization is lead by Shuseki Shihan Frank Woon-A-Tai who has trained with many Japanese Masters included Master Nakayama, Nishiyama, Okazaki, Yaguchi and many more.

We have two locations in the Toronto area, IKD Honbu Upper Beaches & IKD Honbu Downsview

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

According to the Ontario Government, as of September 22, 2021, Ontarians will
need to be fully vaccinated (two doses plus 14 days) and provide their proof of
vaccination to access certain public settings and facilities. The dojo falls under
facilities used for sports and fitness activities.

Individuals who cannot receive the vaccine due to medical exemptions will be
permitted entry with a doctor’s note. Children who are 11 years of age and
younger and unable to be vaccinated will also be exempted from these
requirements.

Please bring a copy of your proof or doctor’s note, and we will keep it on file.

You will not be allowed to enter the facilities if you do not bring your proof or doctor’s note.

Dojo Safety Measures (Upper Beaches Location)

If possible, students arriving by car or nearby are encouraged to wear their gi to and from training.
Only three students at a time are allowed in the change room. Showers prohibited.
Upon entering the dojo, first, sanitize your hands with gel provided. Second, after removing footwear and storing, spray your feet with the fast-drying spray. Because you have to hold the bottle to spray, please sanitize your hands again.
Dispensers are located at the entrance/reception, front and back of the dojo, and also outside the change rooms. Please wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap in the change room.
Bring your own water bottles and place them in the dojo cubby-hole along with your personal items. There will also be disinfecting wipes for you to wipe your spot before and after you leave.
The line up for the opening and closing bowing ceremony shall be from your designated spot; only standing bows.
Please do not shake hands; greet each other with a bow.
Only “silent kiai” and no loud utterances of “osu” or rei!”

Mandatory Regulations (Downsview Location)

Welcome Back!

First, please complete Toronto Public Health Covid-19 questionnaire and submit before entering the gym. Every
time you attend class, please let us know if there are any changes.

• Please self - screen at home and if you have a fever or cough, “stay home.”

• Under City of Toronto By-Law 541-2020 (July 7, 2020), wearing a mask or face shield
will be required for indoor public spaces. The mask or face shield should cover your
nose, mouth and chin, without gaps. Wearing a mask or face shield is an additional
measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and keep each other safe.

• This means that, with some exceptions, students finding it difficult to breathe while
training with a mask, may use a face shield instead. Please practise good hygiene.

Dojo safety measures:

• If possible, students arriving by car or nearby are encouraged to wear their gi to and from
training.

• Upon entering the gym, first, sanitize your hands with gel provided. Second, after
removing footwear and storing, spray your feet with the fast-drying spray. Because you
have to hold the bottle to spray, please sanitize your hands again.

• Please wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap in the change room.

Class schedule:

There will be one class every Monday and Wednesday with six feet social distancing. Classes are from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.

• The line up for the opening and closing bowing ceremony shall be from your designated
spot; only standing bows.

• Please do not shake hands; greet each other with a bow.

• Kumite/bunkai will be social distanced.

Training fees:

• Please pay training fees at reception if applicable. Fees are to be paid the first week in
the month.
• Payment methods: e-transfer is preferred, however, cash, and cheque are acceptable.
Thanks for your continued support!