03/20/2020
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Information
Dojo Update March 19, 2020
Hello to all of our Tenri Judo members
We all hope that our Chicago Tenri Judo family are well and in good spirits in spite of this Corona virus outbreak. We continue to keep the health and wellness of our members, black belts and our communities they live in, as our top priority.
We want to share the actions we are taking to help protect our members and provide some tips on what you can do to help.
Classes suspended until at least March 31st. We will evaluate this on a weekly basis. Advice from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and The Department of Public Health for the State of Illinois will dictate when we will re-open – probably when schools reopen and when shelter-in-place directives have been lifted.
What You can Do NOW and to practice good hygiene at ALL times will be a key to our getting back to regular workouts. And good hygiene is a habit that must be practiced every day (that includes home, school, work, at play as well at the dojo).
1. One of the most important things you can do is to practice good hygiene. Wash your hands frequently. Cover your nose and mouth when you have to cough and sneeze. Use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol content. Please stay home if you are sick.
2. If you think you have the virus, CALL your primary doctor; do not go to the emergency room where there is potential you can infect others. Be mindful of being in public where there is a chance you could spread the virus.
3. If you or your child has come in contact with someone with Covid-19, please let the dojo know so that we can advise our members of this and take precautionary measures. We would prefer you NOT to be a vector in this pandemic.
4. Lastly, our thoughts go out to all of those who have been affected by this virus and our thanks to all the caregivers and others working tirelessly to help resolve this issue.
Remember, small actions can make a big difference when everyone helps out - let’s all do our part. Be informed. The CDC and the State of Illinois Department of Public Health are constantly updating their websites with the latest information.
What we /you can do to prevent illness and help the dojo
1. We are being even more vigilant in cleaning/disinfecting the mats as best we can on a regular basis. This will include spraying and mopping the floors and crash pads with disinfectant before and after each practice.
2. Wash hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds especially after going to the bathroom – all the time.
3. Use hand sanitizers that contain at least 60% alcohol as often as necessary. This is encouraged for all members and parents.
4. Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Cover your nose and mouth if you sneeze or cough with tissue (throw the tissue away). Or use the inside of your elbow.
5. Asking all members to wash their Judogi’s after each practice in cold water, hang dry or dry at no-heat/fluff on your dryer settings. This will also help to NOT shrink your judogis.
6. Wear slippers when going to the bathroom. Slippers will be available in the changing area.
7. Do not walk on bare floors with bare feet or stocking feet. Do not walk on the mat with shoes or slippers.
8. Always practice good HYGIENE of your body. Include finger and toe nail hygiene by cutting them short.
9. If sick, stay at home. Avoid contact with people that are sick. Continue social distancing of at least 6 feet until the corona virus has become contained.
Lastly, your pre-paid membership fees will be carried forward to the next month. We will make final adjustments when this crisis resolves.
I am receiving notices from other areas of the country of cancellations or possible cancellations of Judo events.
I suggest that before you plan any trip for any reason, Judo or otherwise, that you think twice about traveling and being in big crowds. For more information about Judo events, please check the following sites.
USA JUDO – www.usajudo.org
ILLINOIS JUDO, INC. FB -
WISCONSIN JUDO, INC. – www.wijudo.org
Ohio Judo: www.Ohiojudo.org
Michigan Judo FB -
In Service to Judo
Kei Narimatsu, 6th dan, International Referee and Coach
Head Instructor, Chicago Tenri Judo Dojo
Text: 630/207-0822
Email: [email protected]
Other resources:
CDC Information:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html?s_cid=+fb_covid_19&fbclid=IwAR1oQqZJjh8l1BrqjmSETBKraTsUNl81Kqpa5rP2Y15Av7uvXjq_14L0H_o
State of Illinois Department of Public Health:
For information on actions you, your school, workplace, and community can take, please visit Steps to Stay Safe from COVID-19. For general questions about COVID-19, call the hotline at 1-800-889-3931 or email [email protected].
