November classes

There will be no kids classes on November 9, 14 and 16. Adults classes will proceed as normal, thanks to Pacey sempai.

My apologies for the inconvenience, I will be out of town on a business trip. See you on November 21st.

Parents, please halt children’s payments for this fortnight.

Children, please practice at home. Adults, please support Pacey and train hard!

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October training schedule updates

Monday 3 October – open on public holiday

Monday 10 & 12 October – closed

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Dojo temporary closure from 11 – 20 July

I regret to advise that the dojo will be closed from today, Monday 11 July until Wednesday 20 July due to illness. Sorry for the inconvenience but unfortunately the entire leadership team is currently unwell. Please cease your dojo fees for the next two weeks. See you on Monday 25 July! Keep healthy, happy and safe!

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Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival

Sobukan dojo will be demonstrating Japanese martial arts tomorrow, Sunday 1st May, at 11:30am, 1pm and 2pm. Come and enjoy the Japanese cultural experience and treats while leaking #adelaide’sbestsecret – Sobukan! See you at the Martial Arts marquee at the Thebarton Community Centre, near the old Brickworks Markets on South Rd in West Torrens.

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Change in safety measures

In accordance with a relaxation in SA COVID restrictions, temporary safety measures introduced on 11 February 2022 have now been removed.

Masks are no longer mandatory in the dojo, however members and families are welcome to continue to wear masks if they opt to do so.

Unvaccinated persons are welcome in the dojo.

Please continue to observe general safety policies and do not come to the dojo if unwell.

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Classes back Monday 11 April

Good news, we are almost over COVID. Classes are due to resume on Monday 11 April. I look forward to seeing you all then!

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COVID closedown

COVID has come to the Gillies household and classes are cancelled until we are all clear. I encourage you to get together for training in the meantime. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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Close contact

I am currently in 7 days isolation as a non-symptomatic close contact, so kids classes are cancelled for Wednesday 9 March. Adults classes should proceed, but please check the Facebook page/chat for last minute changes.

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Return to the dojo Wednesday 16th February

I am pleased to advise that indoor classes at the dojo will resume each Monday and Wednesday from Wednesday 16th February. Please carefully observe all safety policies. Outdoor classes will also continue each Saturday, depending on weather. For ad hoc outdoor class times, please refer to the Sobukan facebook page.

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Temporary COVID safety measures – Outdoor classes – last updated 9 January 2022

On the basis of the rapidly worsening pandemic situation, and after consultation with some of our members, we will be holding classes outdoors temporarily commencing on Monday 10 January. No classes will be held at the dojo.

Mondays 6 – 7pm: Thalassa Park

Wednesdays 6 – 7pm: Thalassa Park

Saturdays 10 – 11am: Thalassa Park

Notes:

  • Children and adults’ classes will be combined to make best use of daylight.
  • Training in exercise clothes (no gi or belts) and sneakers (hats encouraged)
  • Masks required.

Times and locations may change at short notice, so please regularly check for updates on the news section of this website, the Sobukan Facebook page, Messenger Sobuchat, or call Chris on 0451 488 655.

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