Mahingan Martial Arts

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, YOU WILL WAIVE CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE THE TRAINER

In consideration of Mahingan Martial Arts Inc. and their assigns, affiliates, shareholders, directors, officers, agents, employees withou restriction and including Brendan Desjarlais and any other corporations he is or may become affiliated with, (collectively, the “Trainer ”) training the individual named below (“I ” or “me ”), or my child, or a minor of whom I am the legal guardian of (the “Minor ”) to train in the sport of mixed martial arts and all other training related thereto, which includes but is not limited to physical contact capable of causing serious injury or death, including without limitation sparring, punching, kicking, striking blows of all types, choking, holdings, grappling, wrestling, and all other combat exercises related to or arising out of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing and all other types of mixed martial arts (the “Training ”), I hereby forever agree to all the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement (this “Agreement ”).

INHERENT RISKS: There are several categories of Inherent Risk involved in the Training; some examples of contact-related inherent risks include but are not limited to, striking blows by punches or kicks, wrestling maneuvers, falls, accidental blows, choke holds, and joint locks (forcing a joint to bend, the “wrong” way). Joint and muscular risks present in activities such as push-ups, jumping jacks, training with kettlebells, and other fitness exercises include, but are not limited to, muscle strains and tears as well as tendon and ligament damage.  Collision-related inherent risks include, but are not limited to, colliding with an opponent, collisions with other pairs of participants on the mat, and collisions with a wall, floor, or stationary object. Equipment failure/misuse risks include, but are not limited to, bag attachment failure, glove flaw, and ineffective headgear. Infectious disease risks include two types of infectious disease - 1) those spread primarily from contact with skin. Examples include, but are not limited to, bacterial infections (e.g. staphylococcal infections, impetigo, MRSA); viral infections (e.g., herpes simplex, molluscum contagious - poxvirus), and fungal infections (e.g. ringworm); and 2) contagious diseases spread by such as being near an infected person, droplets in the air, contact with surfaces, and/or other means. Examples include but are not limited to colds, influenza, measles, tuberculosis, and COVID-19. Risks of judgment errors of the Trainer and their personnel include but are not limited to, momentary distraction or inattention while supervising, failure to quickly recognize a developing dangerous condition, failure to spot a participant behaving dangerously, judgment error in evaluation of participant ability or capability, judgment error in matching participants or in judging readiness to progress, and error in judging that instruction was adequate, and/or clear to participants. Participant or Minor related risks include, but are not limited to, erratic or reckless acts, failure to follow directions, anger and retaliatory acts, violation of safety rules, and spontaneous acts that endanger others. The Participant and Minor also acknowledge there are other risks inherent in the Training not listed above, and the Participant and Minor agree to assume all other risks, inherent in the Training or otherwise, and the Participant and Minor agree to assume the entirety of the risks relating to or arising out of the Training.

I UNDERSTAND AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS CONSIDERABLE RISK INVOLVED IN THE TRAINING, AND THAT I OR THE MINOR MAY EXPEREINCE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH BY PARTICIPATING IN THE TRAINING. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I OR I ON BEHALF OF THE MINOR ARE VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THE TRAINING AND FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ANY AND ALL OF THE RISKS AND DANGERS INVOLVED, INCLUDING ANY INJURY OR DEATH.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY: I forever waive and release any and all claims which I or the Minor may have against the Trainer arising out of the Training, including, without limitation, negligence or breach of any duty of care owed to me by the Trainer. I covenant not to bring any claim against the Trainer on my nor the Minor’s behalf, and forever release and discharge the Trainer from liability under such claims.

INDEMNIFICATION: I shall forever defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Trainer against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, errors, omissions, deficiencies, claims, actions, judgments, settlements, interest, awards, penalties, fines, costs, causes of action that may arise from any injury or death, or expenses of whatever kind, including reasonable legal fees, in connection with any claim I may advance on my behalf, any claim advanced by the Minor or on the Minor’s behalf or any third-party claim, suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or resulting from the Training.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT: I Acknowledge that I am providing this waiver as to any liability in the event I am a student, participant, the legal guardian thereof, or any other category of person, and this Agreement is the entire agreement between the Trainer and me. If any term or provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, it shall not affect or render unenforceable any other term or provision of this Agreement. This Agreement is binding on and shall enure to the benefit of me and my heirs and next-of-kin and shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Saskatchewan and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. I hereby consent that any claim or cause of action arising under this Agreement may be brought only in the courts of the Province of Saskatchewan.

I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE WHOLE AGREEMENT AND THAT I AM FOREVER VOLUNTARILY WAIVING LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE THE TRAINER.

September 2, 2026