Saturday afternoon marked the first time that we had simultaneous, video linked training between Toowoomba and Gin Gin dojos. It was really satisfying to be able to support our sister dojo remotely, and I hope that everyone in Gin Gin felt part of a larger integrated class.
There were some hiccups, namely an audio lag that required us to mute the Gin Gin end, and a power outage in Darling Heights that cut the lights at the CBRC (yay for streaming using an iPad and back up mobile data). And we have a few things to sort at the CBRC end with the video projector so that we are able to use the “big screen” to more easily see what is happening at the other end. However, we have made a solid start and will continue to make improvements over the coming weeks.
This week, all CBRC dojo sessions will be streamed over Zoom. For those of us who might want to participate or watch but are not physically near either dojo, you can ask an instructor or discipline coordinator for the log in details, and look at the current class timetable to know when the session you are interested in is on. With a little bit of luck and planning, we might be able to entice the Sydney-based members of the Club diaspora to join in regular sessions in the coming weeks!
For those wanting to participate, we will have the same rules apply as we operated under our COVID-19 shut down. Specifically, you need to be a current financial member of the Club, have an emergency plan letting someone know where you are and what you are doing in the unlikely circumstance that you become ill or injured. And we ask that you either purchase a virtual dojo 10-pack or pay a monthly contribution to the Club so that we can continue to offer this service.
I’ll look forward to seeing you either in person or across the screen this week!