The Governor of NYS has declared a mask mandate until January 15, 2022. The Governor will give an update at that time if the mandate will continue. Everyone entering the building and taking classes must wear a mask regardless of vaccination status starting on Monday, December 13, 2021. We will adjust these requirements as we get more information. We thank you for your continued support during this time!

Restrictions have been lifted! 

We now can hold more students for TKD camp, if interested get in touch ASAP! 

Children/those who are unvaccinated please wear your mask. 

We’ll now start to do self-defense techniques. (If you have concerns, please contact me and we’ll leave that out for your child.) 

If all goes well, we will be going back to longer classes and sparring starting in September! 

No temperature checks or questionnaire is required anymore but we will continue to clean & disinfect surfaces between each class for the safety of our students.

Thank you!

We will be re-opening school our school Monday, August 24, 2020. We have waited for many months to see everyone and start our training again!  

Please review our Re-Opening Guidelines on this page & the New Fall Schedule. Week 3 of Summer Camp is a go for August 24th as well.

Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Thank You,

Peter Speciale

We are 100% ready to re-open but as many of you have heard or seen on the news, gyms are not allowed to be opened during the Phase 4 re-opening. Our martial art school has taken all the procedures and precautions to re-open and as soon as Governor Cuomo gives the go ahead to our industry group, we will re-open! 

Zoom Lessons Will Resume

Any students who have been taking remote Zoom lessons will continue with their regular schedule. You don't have to do anything unless you need to re-schedule our normal meeting times.

If you would like to schedule a Zoom lesson, please text or e-mail me as soon as possible!

I appreciate everyone's support and patience during these unusual times.

 Stay Healthy & Stay Safe,

Peter Speciale

As Long Island begins to reopen and move forward, we have been preparing guidelines on how to re-open our Martial Arts School and Summer Camp classes. We are committed to the health and safety of our entire martial arts family!

Health & safety is our number one concern. 

We have established the following guidelines and best practices for our Martial Arts School to provide our students a place to practice martial arts in a safe and protected fashion during these times.

Our goal is to provide small group lessons based on state guidelines. We will continue to update these guidelines as more information from the State of New York becomes available as we move closer to Phase 4 of re-opening which has a tentative date of July 8th.

We have been doing our remote Zoom private lessons from home! Great job to everyone who is participating and adjusting to using technology to practice Taekwondo. If you would like to schedule a Zoom lesson, please use the Remind App and send us a message! Time slots are on a first come first serve basis.

Remember these lessons are great to supplement you child's day with physical activity for gym/pe class.

During this unusual time we are facing, Martial Arts will help you improve mental health and boost the immune system. Setting small goals will reinforce positive behavior!

Stay safe and I will see you soon! 

-Peter

Yesterday the official decision has been made by the State of NY that all gym facilities, such as our own, must close for the safety of everyone and to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Due to these guidelines & restrictions, we will be closed for the next two weeks with a tentative re-open date of Monday, March 30th. As many of you know, this situation changes on a daily basis, we do not know exactly how long this will last but we will give you regular updates to keep our students and families informed.

We are developing resources, videos, photos and behind the scenes at-home fitness instructions on our Facebook page on how to practice Taekwondo and stay on top of your training. It is important to stay fit and keep self-motivated during this difficult time. Stay tuned for our virtual classes which can supplement your child's home-school routine!

We will be at the school today creating some training videos and developing curriculum. Throughout this process, we would like your input on what you would like to see and practice and we will make these videos for you. If we are to flatten the curve and practice social distancing, we can still be a family and support each other through positive online communication and sharing videos of what we're practicing at home. 

As we navigate these uncharted waters together, I appreciate your support. Just like with any obstacle, we will persevere and overcome this challenge together. 

We are here for you and your family!

Stay safe and I will see you soon! 

-Peter

At High Kick Taekwondo it is our promise to offer a healthy and safe space where you can train. With some of our local school districts being closed, we will try running a short week. We will be closed on Monday 3/16 and Wednesday 3/18. Classes will run a normal schedule on Tuesday and Thursday. Every day we will reassess the situation and adjust accordingly. Thank you again for all your support and understanding.

Due to Covid-19 concerns, going forward all classes will be modified to keep personal contact to a minimum. 

For the next few weeks we will not be performing self defense moves (which include hands on techniques), no dodgeball, and sparring classes are cancelled. 

All students are to keep hands to themselves and practice good hygiene. 

Please stay home if your not feeling well or coughing. 

Our goal is to keep our Taekwondo family involved but safe and healthy! If further limitations or class reductions are needed you will be notified ASAP! Thank you for your support and understanding at this difficult time!

While there have been NO confirmed cases in High Kick Taekwondo School, Sayville/Sachem School District or the Surrounding Communities at this time, we must be prepared and proactive.

Along with healthy habits, diet, exercise and proactive measures, together we can help keep our community stay strong. 

As we monitor news reports and school district recommendations, these are the steps we are taking:

• We clean all common areas including the bathroom, lobby, and practice room daily

• We wipe down equipment each day with sanitizing wipes

• We have hand sanitizer available in both the lobby & student lounge

• We will remind students & any class helpers to wash their hands  

• Students are requested to bring in their own reusable or disposable water bottle

• High-Fives as part of the positive reinforcement in our school, will be replaced with elbow taps

• Self-Defense and student contact will be limited

• Students who are feeling sick should stay home and do not send your child to school with a fever

• We will continually revise our plans to meet the needs of our students and families

• We will continue to provide up to date communications to our students and families

We also urge everyone to practice general flu and common cold prevention measures as recommended by the CDC:

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or sleeve

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds

• Avoid touching your face, nose, eyes, etc.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick

• Stay home if you are feeling sick

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (631)218-8991