Platte City Aikikai

At this time masks are no longer required for entry into the YMCA or during practice for members and visitors, due to the expiration of the Emergency Orders and guidance from the CDC. Of course, you are welcome to continue to wear a mask as you see fit and YMCA staff will still wear masks for a little while longer. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.... - Sensei

The YMCA will be closed Monday evening in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday A heartfelt Thank You to all the service men and women in our community near and far. Have a safe holiday weekend.

Please note: Currently Platte County has NOT canceled their indoor mask mandate Please continue to follow the mask guidelines that have been in place within the YMCA until further notice.

Announcement: New summer schedule starts this week Mondays 6-7:30pm Saturdays 10-11:30am

Reminder no class today Sensei sent an email to students See you on the mats Monday night

Sorry for the late notice but a personal issue came up and I need to cancel class.

Due to weather and road conditions the YMCA will be closing at 4pm today We hope to see everyone back on the mats Wednesday night. Stay safe and warm

I hope everyone had a great New Year and I am looking forward to getting back to practice this January. Unfortunately we can not start this Monday, January 4th, as planned due to an exposure to someone that tested positive for COVID before Christmas. So now our first day of class will be January 9th, when we have our Kagami Biraki ceremony. I have updated the calendar to reflect this.

This Saturday is our Kagami Biraki ceremony, a time of renewal and rededication. If you can attend in person, virtually, or in spirit; we will be celebrating the event with sparkling cider and mochi while reflecting on the past and looking towards the future of our Aikido and dojo. One of the things I enjoy most about Aikido is the way that it is about you remaining in or taking control of a situation. This is a time to reaffirm that and remember that sometimes the best answer is to enter and not retreat, to blend instead of trying to directly force change. Your choices define you and not the choices of others.

This is what happens when realistic sparing weapons and two months of sword work collide. Enjoy the video of us letting off some steam during the holidays. Pray for our bank accounts as we now know where we can purchase these weapons.

Reminder that tonight will be our last class of 2020! We will re-open the dojo on January 4th with our Kagami Biraki celebration on January 9th. We want to wish you a very Merry Christmas from our family to yours and cheers to a happy and healthy New Year! ... See you on Jan 9th!

Reminder- No Class Saturday Morning Enjoy your weekend! Stay safe!! We will see you back on the mats Monday night- remember masks and weapons ... Happy Thanksgiving Sensei Todd

Reminder that the new COVID-19 mandates went into affect today. You will now be required to wear a face covering during class. We will also be adjusting to focus on individual weapons work. So please make sure to bring your weapons.... Stay safe and I look forward to seeing you in class. -Sensei

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Wow it was so great to be back on the mats and see everyone on Saturday! As Sensei has mentioned we have guests from another dojo coming to class this Saturday. So make sure you have plans to attend class on Saturday! *** Please make sure that you are practicing all social guidelines right now. If you are showing any symptoms or have been exposed, please refrain from attending class until you are cleared to keep everyone safe and healthy!

Platte County will be putting into place enhanced restrictions begging Monday the 23rd due to rapidly growing case numbers. Please know we are currently working closely with the YMCA about how to move forward the safest way possible. Sensei will keep all students updated by email first- So make sure you are checking.... Thank you Be safe https://www.plattecountyhealthdept.com//PublicHealthOrder2

Thank you again Shuurin Dojo for coming down and throwing down with us.

Students: Sensei Todd was exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19. To keep everyone safe- we will not be meeting for any classes until at least 11/5 to allow quarantine and monitor for symptoms. Stay safe... Feel free to contact Sensei with any questions or concerns See more

Reminder that due to a swim meet class on Saturday 11/14 will begin at noon in studio A Class will also be extended due to our guests from Omaha.

Reminder: We are back on the mats at 6pm tomorrow night! Studio A See you there!

Reminder there will be no classes held until 10/19. Calendar has been updated Be safe

Reminder that class this Saturday 10/3 is moving to 1:30 pm due to a swim meet.

Back on the mats tonight! 6pm Studio A Bring your weapons

Classes will resume July 6th in Studio A. Students: Keep an eye on your email for updates from Sensei Todd. We look forward to seeing everyone on the mats! ... Have a very safe and happy 4th of July!

Class Update: The YMCA is scheduled for re-opening Monday May 18th. Upon discussions with management and based on the phase 1 restrictions the YMCA has put into place to open safely-we feel that the best decision for our students safety at this time is to not resume classes yet. We will continue to evaluate and keep you posted. ... For a complete list of the phase 1 restrictions please check out Www.kansascityymca.org

Please note that although some stay at home orders for parts of the city lift Monday, to our knowledge at the time of this posting, Platte County is still under stay at home orders until May 15th. We are working alongside the YMCA about how we will move forward with class after the orders lift, while also abiding by all the social distancing guidelines. Make sure to keep an eye on your email for updates from Sensei.... Stay safe

Providing updates for our students- as we receive them. All YMCA’s will remain closed until Sunday April 5th. Students please look for an email from Sensei. Continue to practice the arts you have learned, wash your hands, go outside and get some fresh air and enjoy the sunshine as spring arrives in KC.

The YMCA will be temporarily closing as of 3pm today 3/16/2020 until Sunday March 22nd when another decision will be made to continue closure or re- open. If you have any questions you can always contact Sensei Todd or the YMCA 816.360.3311 or [email protected].

Reminder due to this swim meet- there will be no class this Saturday the 22nd

See you on the mats tonight!

The YMCA will be closed today for the Super Bowl celebrations So no class tonight- see you on the mats Saturday morning!