I understand that the instructors, senior students, or others may have some skills in first aid, CPR, and, at their discretion, I authorize them to use those skills and techniques to assist in any circumstance in which they judge their skills would be necessary or helpful. ADVISORY OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSILITIES Safety is not the sole responsibility of instructors and staff. Everyone in class is responsible for their own safety and the safety of those around them. All students have the right and responsibility to excuse themselves from any exercise they believe will be harmful to them. All students must evaluate each situation in the context of their skill and current physical condition, and conduct each drill in a manner that is safe. If an instructor gives an instruction that is unsafe for the student, it is the student’s responsibility to inform the instructor that the skill may be unsafe. The instructor will routinely excuse the student from unsafe exercises and drills. The instructor may ask for an explanation, and the student is expected to provide one. All students have a responsibility to train and conduct themselves in a manner that helps all students and instructors remain safe. Students must give those who are training enough room to avoid interfering and avoid being accidentally struck by someone else practicing, which is especially important when others are practicing with weapons. In the event of an injury, students have the right and responsibility to evaluate the extent of harm, stopping what they are doing even if it includes a partner, and determining if it is safe to continue. Unless a student is certain that further practice will not create or worsen a problem, all students are encouraged to stop what they are doing and inform an instructor. In the event of a serious injury or appearance of a serious injury, all students, instructors, staff and visitors, notably parents, have the right to call a stop to a particular training exercise. If a student notes an unsafe training situation, which may include a student performing a skill incorrectly, a student not being careful about others, a defect in a piece of training equipment, a potentially dangerous obstacle or condition on the floor, or anything else that may cause or lead to harm of students, instructors, staff, visitors or guests, then the student is expected to correct the situation if within his ability or notify an instructor or staff member immediately. If something is simple to correct, such as picking up a weapon left on the floor, the student should correct the situation. If the situation may require the authority of the instructor or staff, or if it is not a simple matter, then an instructor or staff member should be notified immediately. ASSUMPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND RISK Martial arts is a potentially dangerous activity. Bumps, bruises, scrapes, scratches and soreness are commonplace, and most students will encounter this sort of minor injury from time to time in their training. More serious injuries are possible, including sprains, strains, twists, cramps and injuries of similar magnitude, and students can expect to encounter these injuries infrequently. The possibility of the more serious injury exists. Including fractured bones, broken bones, torn ligaments, though not all students encounter such serious injuries. There remains, despite safety precautions, the remote possibility of crippling or death, though this is certainly not expected in this martial arts class. I understand the above statement of risk, and I understand the rights and responsibilities of students. I assume responsibility for my own safety (or the safety of my child), understanding and accepting the risks involved with martial arts training. Even if the instructor has informed me that no serious injuries have ever happened in this school or with any of the instructors, I understand that this does not mean that there is no possibility of harm. By assuming this risk, I completely absolve all instructors, staff, guests, students, landlords, management companies and any and all other parties of liability for my harm, unless intentionally caused in criminal conduct. NOTICE AND CONSENT TO INSTRUCTORS This school seeks to make use of highly trained professional instructors, with both expertise and experience both in the art we teach and in teaching. Classes may be taught by the head instructor or any other qualified instructor. Should an instructor be unavailable for a given class, a junior instructor, senior student or guest instructor may teach. The choice of the instructor is left to the discretion of the school. I understand that I may not always have the instructor I desire, but I shall seek to learn from whomever is teaching, to show the respect due the position of teacher to whomever is teaching, and to conduct myself in accordance with the etiquette established at this school. I understand that I have the responsibility for my own safety without regard to who is teaching the class. I specifically consent to any instructor the school, instructors or staff feel are sufficiently qualified by any standards they set to teach the class. I specifically understand and agree that the full force of this document applies no matter who is teaching. NOTICE OF PHYSICAL CONTACT Complete martial arts training involves a wide variety of skills. While practicing these skills, students may have contact with any portion of the body. The groin may be the target of kicks, strikes and grabs. The chest, buttocks, groin, or any part of the body may be contacted by any part of the training partner’s body during training by martial arts techniques, or incidentally contacted while performing a martial arts technique targeting another portion of the body. When male and female students train together, or when adult and minor students train together, and in any other training combination, the purpose and intent of the school, instructors and staff is to provide an environment for all students to learn and practice martial arts and self-defense. Students are expected to conduct themselves appropriately at all times to ensure the best training results for everyone. Should any student feel a training partner is engaging in contact beyond the scope of training, or a training partner is taking undue and unacceptable advantage of training contact, or if a student is made uncomfortable by any training exercise or partner, then that student has the right to withdraw from the exercise or drill. If the conduct of the training partner or any training partner appears criminal, then an instructor should be informed and the authorities may be notified either by the student or the instructor, or both. CONSENT TO PHYSICAL CONTACT I understand the nature of physical contact in martial arts training, and I understand that I have the right to immediately withdraw from any exercise or drill in which the conduct of any party seems beyond the scope of training or makes me uncomfortable. I agree to abide by school etiquette in all maters pertaining to training, and I shall not in any way conduct myself inappropriately or take inappropriate advantage of the contact martial arts training allows. ARBITRATION CLAUSE Should any dispute arise between me, my child, or anyone acting on behalf of my child, regarding this school, then I specifically agree that the dispute shall be resolved in binding arbitration. Should a suit be filed in Court, I specifically authorize the court to order the case to binding arbitration. SEVERABILITY If any clause, sentence, phrase or statement is found unenforceable or invalid by any Court of law, the remainder of the document shall remain valid enforceable and the invalid clause, sentence, phrase or statement shall be considered struck from the document. DURABILITY This document is effective from the date signed with no expiration. Furthermore, the terms of this document are retroactive to the beginning of training and visiting the school if this document was signed after that date. I have read this document, and I understand the content of it. I agree to abide by the terms of it. Student / Parent Signature
Date: December 22, 2024Mountain Valley Family Martial Arts inc. Coronavirus / Covid-19 Risk / Consent Form I voluntariy seek services provided by Mountain Valley Family Martial Arts Inc.and acknowledge that I am increasing my risk and exposure to the Coronavirus Coiv-19. I Ackknowledge that I must comply with all set procedures to reduce the spread while attending my appointments,lessons, activities, special events, classes and intruction. I Agree I acknowledge the contagious nature of the Coronavirus/ Covid-19 and that the CDC and many other public health authorities still recomend practicing social distancing and other preventative measures. I Agree I further acknowledge that Mountain Valley Family Martial Arts Inc.,has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus / Covid -19. I Agree I further acknowledge that Mountain Valley Family Martial Arts Inc. can not guarantee that I or my family members will not become infected with the Coronavirus / Covid -19. I Agree I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to and/or infected by the Coronavirus / Covid-19 may result from the actions, omissions, lessons,activities,special events, classes and instruction. I Agree I attest that: I nor my child/ chlidren and familiy members are not /or have not: * experiencing any symtom of illness such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breahting, fever, chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell. I Agree * have not traveled internationally within the last 14 days. I Agree * have not traveled to a highly imacted area of Coronavirus/ Covid -19 within the United States of America in the last 14 days. I Agree *have not been exposed to someone with a suspected and/or confirmed case of the Coronavirus / Covid-19. I Agree * have not been diagnosed with coronavirus /Covid-19 I Agree *If diagnosed I attest I/we any Immediate family members have been cleared as non contagiaus by state or local public health authorities. I Agree * We/ I are following all CDC recomended guidlines as much as possible and limiting my exposure to the Coronavirus /Covid-19. I Agree *I hereby release and agree to hold Moutain Valley Martial Arts Inc., harmless from, and waive on behalf of myself, my heirs, and any personal representatives any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and compensation for damage or loss to myself and/or property that may be caused by any act, or failure to act of Mountain Valley Family Martial Arts Inc., or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with any services received from Moutain Valley Martial Arts Inc.. I understand that this release discharges Moutain Valley Martial Arts Inc. from any liability or claim that I, my heirs, or any personal representatives may have against Mountain Valley Family Martial Arts Inc., with respect to any bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment, or property damage that may arise from, or in connection to, any services received from Moutain Valley Martial Arts Inc.. This liability waiver and release extends to Moutain Valley Martial Arts Inc. together with all owners, shareholders,partners, staff and employees. I Agree |