COVID-19

Silent River Kung Fu has been proactive in ensuring the safety of our students and our community since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. All our classes have moved online, providing each student with three classes a week, including a private one on one with an instructor. In recognition of the added pressures that come from self-isolation, we are also providing free Tai Chi classes online for everyone, including the general public.

It is important that we all set an example of leadership by filling a void when we see it. There is nothing more effective than the power of example. Let’s use common sense and compassion as we move forward and work together to keep our community safe and strong.

Silent River Kung Fu has always been more than just a place to train. Our core tenet of taking our training out of the kwoon and into the world is more important now than it has ever been. We are here to lead, to support, and to take positive action in the face of this crisis. Some things that we can do:

• Respect the pandemic. Social isolation is the single most important strategy for containing the intensity of the outbreak. Remember, it is not about you - it is about those you might infect. 
• If you find yourself in lockdown and in need of supplies, reach out on Kwoon Talk or call 780-963-8744. We can mobilize quickly to get you the support and supplies you need. Do not leave your home and risk infecting others.
• Remember that we are in this together. Me first is not the right attitude and it is important to recognize that there is a big difference between preparing and hoarding. Share!
• Stay connected and keep training. We have resources in place to help you to continue your training without interruption. Your training will keep your body healthy and it will do wonders for your mental health. It is in times like these that the real value of our kung fu shines through.
• Keep informed. Alberta’s latest COVID-19 information can be found at https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx
• Lastly and most importantly, practice gratitude. We may not have control over things that are happening but we have complete control over how we choose to react to what is happening. The world is changing and it is up to us to reflect the change we want to see. 

 “Our own life has to be our message.” - Thich Nhat Hanh (b. 1926)