We have some exciting news for everyone! Third Eye Martial Arts (W8 & Dunbar) will be officially re-opening on Monday, June 8, 2020. Provincial Health Services has allowed our business to open starting May 19th but we are taking extra precautionary measures to observe the curve and put proper procedure in place to prevent the potential spread of Covid-19.

When we open on June 8, there will be a proper cleaning procedure in place with hospital grade disinfectants and classes will be modified to follow the recommendations from Health Services.

Important Things to Take Note of:

1. Class schedules (Click here)
2.  15 minutes between each class to disinfect the mats and equipment
3.  To keep the 6 feet, physical distancing, we have limited number of students per class. Please call or send us an email to reserve your spot in class
4. Students must come ready to train in their uniforms. DO NOT CHANGE IN THE STUDIO
5. We ask that parents do not stay to watch the class. Please drop off and pick up students outside to limit foot traffic within the studios
6. There is a separate entrance and exit doors
7. Curriculum will be modified so that there’s minimal physical contact between instructors and students
8. Sparring and self defense will be carried out as a non-contact practice
9. It is recommended that students wear a mask
10. It is recommended that students wear Taekwondo shoes or at the very least socks. Taekwondo shoes are recommended to prevent slipping on the mats, please get in touch with us if you need assistance acquiring Taekwondo shoes

Cleaning Procedure and Precautionary Measure in Place:

1. Controlled access
   - At least one staff member at all entrances before and after classes
   - Observe for symptoms in patrons before allowing them to enter the            studio
   - Students with any symptoms of Covid-19 will be advised to stay home
   - Hand sanitizer and cleaning solutions offered before entering and exiting    studio
   
2. Limit occupancy
   - Max 6 students per floor  
   - Since parents are advised to wait outside, if you’d like to speak with a staff member please make an appointment to come into the studio
3. Disinfecting every aspect of the studio
   - All disinfectants used on mats and equipment are:
           1. Disinfectant that has been reviewed and confirmed to be effective               against SARS-CoV-2
           2. Disinfectants are used according to manufacturer’s directions
           3. Used after every class before the next class enters
   - Door knobs, handles, and railings disinfected after each use
   - Washrooms cleaned after every class
   - Mats/ floors/equipment disinfected after every class
   -Studios will be well ventilated bringing in fresh air from outside
4. Staffs taking precautionary measures 
   - Instructors and staff members will be required to wear a mask or be         behind plexi-glass
   - Staff who have symptoms of the illness must not work and need to self-isolate and contact their care provider
5. Hand sanitizer stations and handwashing stations are available at several locations in the studio and students are encouraged to wash their hands
6. Using contactless forms of payment and check-in
7. Signs Posted
   - Markers on mats to enforce 2 meter social distancing
   - Signs around the studio enforcing social distancing and Covid-19     awareness
   

Once studios are open, online classes will still be running but less frequently. YouTube and Zoom classes will be available as a supplementary course included in your membership so that you can still train from home on days we are not open.

All online memberships will be converted to regular membership in June. Please get in touch with us at your earliest convenience to change your membership and reserve your spot for class. If you have any questions, please send us an email at w8tkd@temartialarts.com.

Thank you,

Third Eye Team