Dear ACLA students and parents,

A couple of hours ago, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti ordered the closure of all gyms and fitness centers until March 31st to help slow the spread of the COVID19 virus. I have been advised that we fall within that category and must comply.

There will be no Adult Aikido or Iaido or Children's classes until March 31st. There will also not be any instructor trainings or intensive seminar at this time.

We are entering into some difficult times and I ask all of you to remember your training and act like Aikidoists. Please be calm and treat others with the utmost respect because every person is being effected by this.

I will be monitoring the situation and will update you as soon as I hear anything.

Please be safe and I wish you all the best.

Sincerely,

Dr. David Ito, DAC, L.Ac, CSCS
Chief Instructor and Dojo-Cho