Clackamas County announced today they will begin Phase 1 reopening on Saturday, March 23. This phase includes gyms and fitness centers, and yours truly, Impact Jiu Jitsu Clackamas.
We are so excited to see you. In preparation, we will take the weekend to do another thorough cleaning of the academy, and will open our doors on Tuesday, May 26. The week's schedule and class sign ups will be available later this weekend.
In order to follow all the health and safety guidelines outlined by the state, things will look a little different as we all do our part to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Class Format
- All youth classes will remain online-only as we ease into Phase 1.
- Our on-site adult striking and fitness classes will all be done individually (no partner drills) to maintain a minimum of 6 feet distance between participants.
- All students will stick to their designated training areas during class and will avoid sharing equipment.
- We will offer "Co-Quarantiner" Jiu Jitsu classes. A Co-Quarantiner is someone you have maintained close contact with during quarantine, such as your spouse, partner, roommate, or sibling. You will enroll for class with this partner and work together the entire class within your designated training area.
Facility
- Only participating students and staff will be allowed in the building (no visitors or spectators).
- Upon entering the academy, all students and staff will immediately use hand sanitizing station located in the entryway.
- Before entering the training floor, all students and staff will be required to read and agree to health guidelines.
- Hand sanitizer will be readily available in addition to hand washing.
- All mat surfaces will be sanitized before and after every use, as will all fitness equipment.
- All shared spaces and surfaces will be cleaned regularly to meet the guidelines outlined by the Oregon Health Authority.
- Showers will remain closed, loaner gis and gloves will not be provided until further notice.
Students
- Phase 1 participation will be limited to adult active and returning members and punch card holders.
- We will limit the number of people in the academy at one time, so all students will need to preregister for classes online (more on this to come soon).
- Students should bring their own mask and pre-filled water bottle.
- During Phase 1 we will suspend free trial memberships.
- If you have paused your membership, please email Tracy Chapman to resume where you left off.
Online Offerings
- We will continue to offer a robust online class schedule, available to all active Impact Jiu Jitsu students from all Impact locations.
Beaverton Academy
- Washington County has applied to enter Phase 1 and expects to begin early June.
- We have taken this time to do some projects to freshen the academy, use the space more efficiently, and allow for more social distancing. We will be ready to re-open by early- to mid-June.
- Beaverton members are welcome to attend classes in Clackamas; remember to preregister. Schedule and links will be emailed out soon.
We can't wait to see you all!
