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 RESPONSIBILITIES 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 with, 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 that 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 equipment left on the floor, the student should correct the situation. If the situation may require the authority of the instructor of 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/performance training/fitness training are potentially dangerous activities. 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 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 any martial arts/performance training/fitness class. The possibility of contracting COVID-19 is real, and member agrees to hold academy, owners, instructors, staff, students, guests, visitors, Landlords, management companies, and any and all parties harmless of any liability arising from COVID-19. 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/performance training/fitness training. Even if the instructor has informed me that no serious injuries have ever happened in this facility 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 owners, instructors, staff, students, guests, visitors, 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 These martial arts/performance training/fitness classes seek to make use of highly trained, professional instructors, with expertise and experience both in the arts/exercises we teach and in teaching. The head instructor or any other qualified instructor may teach classes. 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 head instructor. I understand that I may not always have the instructor I desire, but I shall seek to learn from whoever is teaching, to show the respect to whomever is teaching, and to conduct myself in accordance with the etiquette established at this class. 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 that the head instructor feels is sufficiently qualified by any standards he sets 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 class, 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 appears inappropriate, the student should inform an instructor privately. 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 matters pertaining to training, and I shall not in any way conduct myself inappropriately or take inappropriate advantage of the contact martial arts training allows. ADVISORY OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND PHYSICIAN ADVICE Because martial arts/performance training/fitness training are physically-based, athletic activities, participants must be in reasonably good health and physical condition. Those who are not in reasonably good health and physical condition due to age, illness, disability, infirmity, or any other reason, should not participate in such activity. Before undertaking such an activity, a student (or parent of a student) is advised to obtain a physical examination by a qualified physician and to seek a physician’s advice regarding whether or not the student should participate in such activity. If a student suffers from any type of ongoing or recurrent medical problem or physical limitation, it is essential that the student seek the advice of a physician before engaging in martial arts/performance training/fitness training. I understand the above statements particularly that I should obtain a physical examination and physician’s advice as to whether or not I should engage in martial arts/performance training/fitness training. If I am a parent of a minor child enrolling in the class, I understand that my child should receive a physical examination and physician’s advice as to whether or not my child should engage in martial arts/performance training/fitness training. I understand and agree that I assume any and all risks of any injury and harm that may result from my failure to both obtain a physical examination and a physician’s advice for myself (or for my child if a parent) before I (or my child if a parent) undertakes martial
arts/performance training/fitness training. Further, I agree to completely absolve all owners, instructors, staff, students, visitors, guests, landlords, management companies, and any other parties for any injury or harm I (or my child if a parent) may receive as a result of my failure to obtain a physical examination and physician’s advice for myself (or for my child if a parent). By participating in martial arts/performance training/fitness training, I am certifying that I am in reasonably good health and physical condition and am capable of taking part in such activity, regardless of whether or not I have received a physical examination or sought the advice of a physician. If I am a parent of a child participating in martial arts/performance training/fitness training, I am certifying that my child is in reasonably good health and physical condition and is capable of taking part in such activity, regardless of whether or not my child has received a physical examination or sought the advice of a physician. ACADEMY POLICIES The Enrollee irrevocably authorizes the Academy, its successors and assignees, and those acting under its authority, to copy, use, and/or publish, for art, advertising, trade, or any other lawful purpose whatsoever, photographic portraits, pictures, digital images, and/or videos in which the Enrollee may be included in whole or in part. Sauna, Cold Plunge, and gym area are available for use to any member ages 16 or older ONLY. Use of these amenities is solely at member’s discretion. Minors ages 16 and 17 MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times in the cold plunge and sauna rooms.
Date: May 9, 2024 |
