Face masks (covering the mouth and nose) will be required at all times and for all participants and spectators in any indoor Trillium Taekwon-Do class or event beginning Tuesday, October 27, 2020.
As an instructor, it is my responsibility to ensure that our training is conducted as safely as possible. Normally, this includes basic gear such as mouth guards and sparring equipment, as well as teaching how to perform techniques with precision, accuracy, and control. Given the public health risks posed by COVID-19, we must now include the use of face masks to this list of safety measures, or we cannot hold class.
This is not a decision I make lightly or in haste. I have reviewed guidelines and consulted with many sources, including multiple public health organizations, local and international medical professionals, state and local government, and other martial arts instructors. Using masks will allow us to train indoors while not exposing ourselves — or our community — to unnecessary risks.