We are Re-opening
Good News!!!
OUR SCHOOLS ARE RE-OPENING Monday 17th May 2021
For the safety of all students and instructors a cautious and measured approach will be adopted.
Training will restart with social distancing in place, unless from the same household or in a household bubble.
Places will be limited and must be pre-booked
Arrival and departure of sessions will be staggered
All students MUST have a valid membership.
Please contact the relevant school for further details.
Opening dates
- Barnet - Sifu George Nahlis - Tuesday 18th May 2021 (adults only)
- Barnet - Sifu George Nahlis - Open (children only)
- Chingford – Sifu David McKenzie – Thursday 20th May 2021
- Enfield – Sifu Kola Fajimolu – Tuesday 4th May 2021
- Greenwich – Sifu Alam Hossain – Temporarily closed until further notice
- HQ, Clapton – Sifu Garry McKenzie – Tuesday 18th May 2021
- HQ, Clapton – Sifu Julie Regis- Monday 24th May 2021
- Hertfordshire – Sifu Ian Morris- Monday 17th May 2021
- Ilford – Sifu Dawud Tsan – Wednesday 19th May 2021
- Newham – Sifu James Clark – Thursday 20th May 2021
- Southend, on-sea – Sifu Dean Suett – Thursday 20th May 2021
- Waterloo – Sifu Jack Vichit – Temporarily closed until further notice
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO DO BEFORE YOU START TRAINING
We are really looking forward to welcoming you back. For your safety and the safety of others we are asking you to assist us by observing the following:
COMPLETE a COVID-19 waiver before recommencing your training. Download Wavier
PROVIDE contact details so that we can quickly inform you of any changes and keep you up to date.
USE our chosen contactless platform to make fee payments.
ALLOW US to take your temperature on entry.
SIGN the attendance register.
ARRIVE in full uniform. You will not be permitted to change in the toilets or anywhere else.
WASH/SANITISE your hands at the beginning and end of each session.
OBSERVE the 2m social distancing.
REFRAIN from bringing in your own training equipment unless otherwise instructed to do so.
ACCEPT that we will immediately discard personal items left behind.
CONTACT us prior to returning if 70 years old plus or have any underlying health conditions.
ENSURE you have a valid insurance/membership to train.
SELF-ISOLATE if you show symptoms of the virus.
FOLLOW all instructions given by the instructor.
Please contact individual branch instructors for further information on reopening schedules. Details can be found on the main page. (perhaps a link here to return to branch details)
WHAT TO EXPECT
We have been working hard to make sure that all of our schools provide you with a safe environment to train. Here are our commitments to you.
Time to enter and exit whilst maintaining 2m social distancing.
A limit on numbers in each training session.
Cleaning of regularly touched surfaces between sessions.
Soap/sanitiser made available at entry points to wash/clean hands.
To keep training areas as well ventilated as possible.
Drilled based only sessions.
A reduction in the possible transmission of the virus to the vulnerable and high risk.
A quick response to any change in situation.
A login page for students to access information.
OUR ADULT CLASSES
We are hoping our adult classes can continue as normal whilst maintaining all the safety measures in place. However, numbers of attending students are dependent on the size of the space/premises being used. You may find you are required to book sessions.
A NOTE ON FAMILIES
Individuals living in the same household and those who are a member of a family bubble may train together.
Please refer to ‘EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO DO BEFORE YOU START TRAINING’.
Contact the relevant branch instructor for further information on reopening schedules and procedures. You will find instructor/branch details on the main page.
OUR CHILDREN'S CLASSES
We are so look forward to welcoming back our youngest members of The Wing Chun family.
Whilst, we understand that parents/carers will be feeling anxious about their child/children returning to training, we have done everything we can to ensure that we can deliver the best training sessions in a safe environment. However, we do need your co-operation and support to achieve this.
Please note the following:
Most of our schools will have a drop off and collection point.
Some of our schools may ask you to book your sessions in advance.
All of our schools will expect you to drop off and collect your children on time.
Persistent lateness may result in your child/children having their training postponed until further notice.
Parents/carers will not be permitted to spectate. We hope this will change in the near future.
Our schools will keep you informed of any changes.
A NOTE ON FAMILIES
Siblings living in the same household and those who are a member of a family bubble may train together.
Please refer to ‘EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO DO BEFORE YOU START TRAINING’.
Contact individual branch instructors for further information on reopening schedules and procedures. You will find instructor/branch details on the main page.
FAQS
How will you prevent the transmission and spread of the virus?
We have produced guidelines, for our instructors, as recommended by UK Active and the Amateur Martial Association, in line with government recommendations. In it the main points covered are;
- Washing/sanitising hands
- Maintaining social distancing
- Cleaning of regularly touched surfaces
- Maintaining well ventilated training spaces
- Limiting numbers
- Ensuring individuals self-isolate if required
- Ensuring the vulnerable and high risk are safe
- Keeping students and instructors informed
In addition, all branch instructors must conduct a risk assessment before they reopen. These will be posted on the website.
How will fees be paid?
How many students can attend the class?
Do we need to wear a mask?
Are new students permitted to start?
Are spectators allowed?
What should I do if I do not have membership and insurance?
What should I do if I show symptoms of the virus?
Will there be gradings?