In alignment with recent updates from the Department of Health, the State Superintendent and Seattle Public Schools, masks are optional at AMA as of March 14, 2022.

We know that everyone’s comfort level is different and that masks being optional at AMA will be a relief for some and be source of anxiety for others. Our staff is fully vaccinated and we will continue to require Covid-19 vaccinations for all students and spectators entering AMA. Students who would like to continue to wear masks for onsite classes are encouraged to do so and will be fully supported by our team.

We are committed to keeping AMA a safe, comfortable place for all our kids and families, while following the CDC, State and local guidance. In July 2020 we installed ionizing devices in our HVAC system primarily because they provide a 99.4% reduction rate on a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) surface strain within 30 minutes. The technology is called Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization (NPBI) and there are other benefits as well, including, better air quality indoors.

 *Please note the mask mandate is being lifted because King County has been categorized as a “low community level” area. If Covid-19 rates increase, masks may again become required.

ONSITE CLASS GUIDELINES:

• Students will be assigned a specific and consistent class day/time. Email us if you would like to attend onsite classes — Absolutely NO drop ins!
• All adult students and parents of minors must sign an updated Student Release which includes a Covid Waiver before participating in onsite classes.
  • *AMA Ravenna-Bryant: This form connects to your account profile in Spark: Covid-Waiver-AMA-Ravenna-Bryant.
  • *AMA Capitol Hill: Please download this form and return: Covid-Waiver-AMA-Capitol-Hill (pdf).
• Covid-19 Vaccinatinations are required for all onsite students and spectators ages 5 & up. 
• Spectators and students waiting for their class will be asked to remain outside the dojo until their class begins.
• Hands must be sanitized upon entry.
• Arrive and leave in your uniform; footwear will be placed in cubbies near the mat. Please choose footwear that is easy on / easy off.
• Mats, wavemasters, heavy bags and common areas are disinfected with a CDC approved disinfectant frequently throughout the day.
• Students will be asked to collect their belongings and exit promptly when their class ends. Parents/guardians may pick up students inside the dojo or on the sidewalk outside the dojo.
• If you FEEL SICK in any way, STAY HOME.
  

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS:

• 100% of our staff, for all programs, is fully vaccinated.
• If a student or spectator has symptoms of Covid-19, they should isolate, get tested and follow the guidelines below before returning to onsite classes.
• A person who has confirmed or laboratory probable Covid-19 should isolate and not return to onsite classes until the following criteria are met:
  • 5 days since symptom onset or positive test specimen collection date if no symptoms are present AND 24 hours after fever resolves without use of fever-reducing medications, AND Symptoms have improved.
  • This isolation guidance applies regardless of vaccination status.