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Enso Center Closure

Enso Center will be closed on Mon May 29, 2023 for the Memorial Day Holiday.

Summer Camps 2023

Enso Center is pleased to announce their 2023 lineup of summer camps!

These camps are a fun mix of martial arts and other activities. No previous martial arts experience is required.

Summer Camp Descriptions, Dates, Prices And More...

Our camps fill up early so please register as soon as possible.

Newsletters & Weekly updates

General information about our COVID-19 Precautions & Plans.

Specific information about our Safe Start Classes, COVID-19 Precautions & Plans.

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Upcoming Belt Tests Information

Generally, belt tests are held on the second Wednesday of the month during the 5:30pm class. Families and friends are encouraged to attend.

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Events & Seminars Information

We typically host several events and seminars each year. For information on past and future events, check our Events & Seminars page.

Newsletters and Updates

Inside the Most Recent Newsletter - Sept 2021

  • Longer Class Times for Weapons & Tai Chi
  • Indoor Classes
  • Cedar Dojang Updates
  • Online Classes

Read Jason Mix's Recent Newsletter

Past Newsletters:

Inside the Most Recent Update - Mar 2022.

  • Moving towards the new normal - No masks and no proof of vaccination required.
  • Black Belt Awards From The Past 2 Years
  • 4th Degree Hapkido Black Belt Demonstration for Matthew Amaral
  • Saying Goodbye To Lucas Mix

Read Jason Mix's Recent Update

Past Updates:

 

COVID-19 Precautions & Plans

We are excited to share with you the new things we are doing at Enso Center.

It has always been the goal of the Enso Center to have our Martial Arts and other programs work in harmony with the environment in a healthy way. Current WA State & King County restrictions have encouraged us to find ways to bring our workouts outside. To meet this new criterion, Enso Center has created two covered outdoor spaces - Cedar Dojang (Dojo) & Iron Dojang (Dojo). Each is close to 1,000 square feet and capable of hosting two classes at a time. Both dojangs will be a great way to keep our current Martial Arts, Tai Chi, Yoga, and Archery programs going as the weather turns and will provide great venues for future programs.

Cedar Dojang is the new name for our outside, covered deck space!

Iron Dojang is the new name for our outside, covered class area in the lower parking lot!

Enso Center COVID Exposure Protocol

  • Identify exposure or symptoms and quarantine the infected individual.
  • Consult most recent guidelines and medical professionals. Here’s a link to the CDC guidelines we will refer to.
  • Notify everyone possibly exposed via contact tracing.
  • Have our onsite instructors get tested.
  • Thoroughly clean & disinfect the center & all workout areas.
  • Pause or adapt programs to stop continued exposure.
  • Resume activities after two weeks (or as recommended per current CDC guidelines) without incident or known exposure.

Three Pathways to Practice

Enso Center is open and moving forward with a three path approach to continuing and improving our programs.

If you know anyone who is looking for a new and fun way to improve mental and physical fitness please send them our way.

Path One: Remote Online Classes

Enso Center is committed to taking advantage of the new opportunities technology provides.

Please join us for a Zoom class (Hapkido, Tai Chi, Yoga, Weapons) and help shape this path. Contact Us for more information about logging in.

Keep a look out for upcoming guest instructors.

Class Schedule

Path Two: Safe Start Classes

We are taking advantage of small, in-person, socially distanced classes to give people a personalized workout in the following disciplines: Hapkido, Tai Chi, Yoga, Weapons and Archery.

Enso Center will be following WA State and King County guidelines and regulations as we move towards in-person classes with increasing physical interaction.

More information is available below or by contacting us.

Sign up early to reserve your spot.

Path Three: Online Support Material

For all of our programs, recorded classes and information will be posted to the relative pages.

Enso Center is in the process of updating these materials now.

Coming Soon!

Enso Center Safe Start Classes

These are limited capacity, outdoor, socially distanced classes as part of the ongoing phased approach for reopening businesses in WA State & King County.

Enso Center hopes to add an indoor version following state guidelines soon.

Enso Center can accommodate up to 5 students in each class. You will have to register in advance for these classes. A waiting list for each class is also available. Class Schedule

If you are interested in registering for Safe Start Hapkido, Tai Chi, Yoga, Weapons, Aerial Arts or Archery classes, please email contact@ensocenter.org so that we can give you access to the signup site. Then you can use the following process to register: Safe Start Registration.

What To Expect When You Arrive At Enso Center For a Safe Start Class:

  1. Wear your mask. We will remind you.
  2. Wash your hands at the outdoor sink at the top of the stairs.
  3. Join your instructor(s) in the Cedar Dojang to the right.
  4. Remove your shoes & leave them where instructed.
  5. Students will be assigned a cleaned mat group. Please use only the mats to which you have been assigned. We can arrange a larger mat group for families who wish to work together.
  6. At the end of class, students will wipe down their mats and any training materials used.
  7. Students are encouraged to wash their hands as they leave.
Hapkido, Tai Chi, & Weapons in the Cedar Dojang
  1. Wear your mask. We will remind you.
  2. Wash your hands at the outdoor sink at the top of the stairs.
  3. Walk to the left around the building to meet your instructor(s) at the front door.
  4. Remove your shoes & leave them where instructed.
  5. Students will be assigned a cleaned mat group & hammock. Please use only the area to which you have been assigned. We can arrange a larger mat group for families who wish to work together.
  6. At the end of class, students will wipe down their mats and any training materials used.
  7. Students are encouraged to wash their hands as they leave.
Aerial Arts in the Enso Dojang
  1. Wear your mask. We will remind you.
  2. Wash your hands at the outdoor sink at the top of the stairs.
  3. Join your instructor(s) in the Cedar Dojang to the right.
  4. Remove your shoes & leave them where instructed.
  5. Students will be assigned a cleaned mat group. Please use only the mats to which you have been assigned. We can arrange a larger mat group for families who wish to work together.
  6. At the end of class, students will wipe down their mats and any training materials used.
  7. Students are encouraged to wash their hands as they leave.
Yoga in the Cedar Dojang
  1. Wear your mask. We will remind you.
  2. Enter the Cedar Dojang via the bridge from the upper parking area.
  3. Wash your hands at the table station beside the bridge. Sanitizing wipes will be provided.
  4. Join your instructor(s) to the right (towards the hillside).
  5. Students will be assigned a cleaned bow and set of arrows (if they do not bring their own) and a spot on the shooting line. If you want to change equipment or spots, please let your instructor know.
  6. Please only retrieve your own arrows – to minimize cross-contamination. Ask your instructor for assistance, if you need help.
  7. At the end of class, students will wipe down their equipment and any other training materials used.
Archery in the Cedar Dojang
  1. Wear your mask. We will remind you.
  2. Approach the dojang from either side, staying to the hill side of the lot (away from the road). Make sure the instructor(s) see or hear you.
  3. Wash your hands at the table station. Sanitizing wipes will be provided.
  4. Students will be assigned a cleaned bow and set of arrows (if they do not bring their own) and a spot on the shooting line. If you want to change equipment or spots, please let your instructor know.
  5. Please only retrieve your own arrows – to minimize cross-contamination. Ask your instructor for assistance, if you need help.
  6. At the end of class, students will wipe down their equipment and any other training materials used.
Archery in the Iron Dojang
  1. Wear your mask. We will remind you.
  2. Approach the range from the parking lot & Enso Center building (not from the path). Make sure the instructor(s) see or hear you.
  3. Wash your hands at the table station. Sanitizing wipes will be provided.
  4. Students will be assigned a cleaned bow and set of arrows (if they do not bring their own) and a spot on the shooting line. If you want to change equipment or spots, please let your instructor know.
  5. Please only retrieve your own arrows – to minimize cross-contamination. Ask your instructor for assistance, if you need help.
  6. At the end of class, students will wipe down their equipment and any other training materials used.
Archery on the Field

Important Class Information:

  1. The Aerial Arts program is on hold until WA State & King County guidelines allow for small, indoor classes to restart.

  2. The archery field is closed for the winter.

  3. At this time, we are unable to have students (except families) working actively together. Enso Center has reworked our curriculum to allow for solo training under the guidance of our instructors.

  4. In order to meet WA State & King County guidelines for re-opening businesses, Enso Center requests that parents & caregivers do not remain in class areas. Please speak with the instructor(s) if you wish to watch part of class.