Your business name
Martial arts training waiver and release
This waiver applies to classes, sparring, seminars, belt testing and open mat at [Your business].
Training
- Training involves physical contact, throws, strikes, joint locks and chokes. I will tap out or stop whenever I need to.
- I will wear the protective gear staff ask for, keep my nails short and train with clean gear.
- I will spar only when an instructor allows it, and at the level they set.
- I will tell staff about injuries, concussions or skin infections before training.
Assumption of risk
I understand that martial arts, combat sports and contact training involves risks, including the risk of serious injury, permanent disability and death, and damage to or loss of property. I choose to take part voluntarily and I accept these risks, whether they are known or unknown.
Release of liability
To the fullest extent allowed by law, I release, waive and discharge [Your business], its owners, employees, instructors, contractors and agents (together, "the Released Parties") from any and all claims, demands or causes of action arising from my participation, including those caused by the ordinary negligence of the Released Parties.
Indemnity
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any loss, liability, damage or cost, including legal fees, that arises from my participation or my conduct.
Medical treatment
I confirm that I am in good health and have no condition that makes it unsafe for me to take part. If I am injured or become ill, I authorize [Your business] to arrange first aid or emergency medical treatment, and I agree to pay any costs.
Photos
I agree that [Your business] may take photos or video during activities and use them to promote its services, unless I tell staff that I do not agree.
General
This agreement is governed by the laws of the place where [Your business] operates. If any part of it is found to be invalid, the rest stays in force. I have read this agreement, I understand it, and I am signing it voluntarily. I understand that I am giving up substantial legal rights by signing.
Minors
If I am signing for a child under 18, I confirm that I am their parent or legal guardian, that I agree to these terms on their behalf and on my own, and that I have explained the rules and risks to them.
The signer ticks each of these
- I understand that contact training can cause injury, including concussion.
- I will follow the instructor and stop when told.