In-Person Classes Starting in September and October

Dear Sempai and parents of Sempai:

Great news! City of Irvine, based on data and guidance from government authorities, has approved us to re-open in-person classes again.

We will start with black belts on 9/18 and then re-open junior belt classes on 10/1. Classes are already loaded on myirvine.org We encourage you to register as soon as possible.

• September 18: In-Person Karate Class for Black Belts

• October 1st: In-Person Karate Classes Begin

The OCIGK leadership team has worked extensively and collaboratively with the City to develop a documented, government approved, set of procedures and protocols that will provide the safest training environment for all.

This video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5yRj40V2E8 tells you about these procedures and other actions being taken to ensure this is the case. 

Re-opening Highlights:

• Black Belt classes start 9/18

  • Black belt classes are 6:30pm-7:30pm, Fridays, at Northwood Community Center; 1:15pm-2:25pm, Saturdays at Deerfield

  • Classes are open for registration now at yourirvine.org

  • Safety measures include but not limited to (see video for complete): 6' distancing throughout training; health screening for all students and instructors by City staff; class size limited base on facility; face coverings required throughout class; classes youth only, no co-mingling of youth and adult students; sanitizing and disinfecting of training area prior to each class; only students and instructors allowed in training area.

  • OCIGK proprietary "Distancing Pods" required for each student (purchase from Instructor)

  • Wait listing if classes fill