We are making changes at KMW to reduce the risk of transmission within our facility – Martial Arts facilities face specific risks which require targeted objectives and subsequent actions in order to reduce the potential incidence of contamination, transmission and infection.

1. Strive to prevent infected people visiting the school
2. Limit the number of students in each class to reduce # ‘density risk’ of transmission
3. New protocols for before, during and after classes
4. Strive to prevent infected people visiting the school
5. Reduce the risk of viral transmission through the air
6. Reduce the risk of viral transmission from surfaces
7. Be ready and able to react to any “incidents”
8. Eliminate the information gap: explain, train and ingrain understanding of protocols

1 – Strive to prevent infected people visiting the school · Any students who are unwell or they or other members of their household who show any of the symptoms for Covid 19 should use the Anytime, Anywhere Training (online classes) and not attend classes in the school. Any students arriving at the school showing signs will not be allowed entrance into the training room. Students will be scanned with a forehead thermometer.

2 – Limit the number of students in each class to reduce ‘density risk’ of transmission

 

· Classes are set to a maximum of 15 students ( on room size at venue)
· All students must pre-register to attend class, no unregistered arrivals will be permitted

 

3 – New protocols for before, during and after classes

 

· Student must arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before class

· Student must arrive fully ready for their class, student will not be able to change into their uniform inside the school

· Due to controls of the toilet and cleaning/sanitising protocols students should make sure they use the toilet before

· Students are to wait at the designate zone for their training room.

· Parents/Guardians must wait in the training rooms designated zone to collect students after class

· Social distancing rules must be obeyed at all times

· Masks MUST be worn if you need to enter the reception

4 – Prevent people ‘carrying’ the infection into or around the school (e.g. on hands)

· All students should us the hand/sanitisation at point of entry and exit
· Hand sanitisers to be found in all training rooms and reception area
· Catch it, Bin it, Kill it – All students, instructors, parents and guardians must use Catch it, Bin it, Kill it and to avoid touching with unclean hands. Tissues will be made available throughout the venue. Hand sanitiser must be used after.

 

5 – Reduce the risk of viral transmission through the air

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· Safety zones for all students in training rooms

· Social distancing rules to be adhered to at all times
· Only class students allowed in training room. Exceptions may be made under extreme circumstances. Designate an students are permitted to wait.

· 15-minute interval between classes to allow for students to enter/exit the training room to avoid close contact of students to be cleaned.

· Warm-ups will be ‘lighter’ to prevent heavy breathing.

6 – Reduce the risk of viral transmission from surfaces

· No payments will be accepted (all classes/equipment/memberships to be paid online only)
· All forms to be completed electronically to avoid cross contamination.
· Plentiful access to hand sanitiser points
· Training rooms and toilets cleaned after each class and daily cleaning protocols for thorough clean of all training rooms

· No sharing of equipment. Student may only use their own equipment during class or if provided by instructor will
be cleaned by the student at end of session. Focus mitts may only be shared by students of the same household and must

· Toilets and surfaces (handles, taps etc) must be cleaned before they can be used by another person
· Instructors must maintain highest levels of hygiene at all times. Wash hands (and face if possible) before and after teaching day.

 

7 – Be ready and able to react to any “incidents”

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· A complete and accurate student attendance kept by the school with contact detail for each student

· All students must pre-register to attend class, no unregistered arrivals will be permitted

· Every student must complete a disclaimer before entrance to the school for class

· Be ready to close and deep clean should an instructor of staff test positive for Covid-19

· Consider moving back over 100% to the Anytime, Anywhere Training (Online Classes) should local risk levels be in

· Be ready to increase or reduce risk management measures in line with government guidelines

8 – Eliminate the information gap: explain, train and engrain understanding of protocols

· No contact training for all instructors
· Instructors to be trained for all risk management activities
· Students to be kept updated with new protocols and procedures
· Communicate clearly with members before attendance, on arrival and at all relevant points around the facility to guide

 

Safety of instructors and members is the primary objective of Krav Maga West. There is no ‘silver bullet’ but a combined and consistently executed range of measures can dramatically reduce the risks faced from CV-19 to an acceptable level.