I hope everyone is safe and healthy; and as difficult as this season may be, I hope everyone is able to take this opportunity to spend valuable time together as a family. I want to continue to keep everyone informed of everything we have planned for our members. Our schools are currently closed until further notice. We will announce the reopening of our facilities after consulting with the local health department and government officials. To adapt to these challenging times, we launched an online program for our members. If you are interested, please email us at machmartialarts@gmail.com.

We are also encouraging all of our members with a “Kick the Virus” fitness challenge! We will post a follow-along fitness video and a log to keep track of your record on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/machtkd) every morning for the next 14 days. When you complete all 14 days, you will be eligible for a reward when we reopen for classes at the dojang. The first video posted on Monday, March 23, 2020.

In closing, I want to thank you for everything you are doing during this period of uncertainty. Many people are understandably anxious about COVID-19 and the unknowns that it poses. And yet, our community is doing a remarkable job rising to the challenge. Thank you, all, for your commitment to the well-being of our Mach Martial Arts community. As before, please continue to practice good hygiene habits and exercise social distancing to minimize exposure. We miss you and hope to see you (virtually) soon!