Today marks the start of both the USQ and CQU exam periods, and I’d like to wish everyone all the best over the next two weeks. This semester has been particularly difficult for students normally accustomed to face-to-face delivery, and even those who usually engage in an online mode have had changes to the way that they are both studying and are assessed.
As mentioned previously, we have been working behind the scenes to bring our return to usual dojo activity as quickly as is possible. At the moment, we are hampered by the fact that we are unlikely to be able to hire indoor facilities for the bulk of our classes till the State government progresses us to stage 3 of eased restrictions.
That being said, we are looking to stage returns to our own face-to-face classes as soon as we can. Taiko are currently looking at what specific hygiene protocols might mean for their practice, especially the use of the wadaiko and keeping them cleaned. Systema have pencilled in an in-the-park training session for Saturday 20 June where social distancing can be maintained, and Matsuyama Dojo (For those that may want to head down to Pine Mountain to train with Tom sensei) is back to iaido and jodo on a Wednesday night and Saturday morning.
We are continuing to work through the Club’s COVID-19 plan, including developing the necessary protocols to keep our training areas clean, and the equipment to do so. Brady, as Club Secretary, will be updating us soon and what the coordinated Club plan will entail for our return to activity.
So be well, keep safe, and good luck with everything you have to do over the next couple of weeks. And remember that we are still running our virtual classes for Jujutsu, Systema, Kendo, Iaido and FlexiFit through the week (and will do till things return to more normal).