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GYM REMINDERS FOR SAFETY AND TRAINING

With growing numbers of students, it is necessary for us to set out our expectations for our students and prospective students wishing to participate in BJJ at The Forge Jiu Jitsu. Thank you for your time and attention. If you have any concerns or recommendations and additions to this list, please let us know.

SAFETY FIRST

Always look out for your teammates, whether it is warm ups or sparing. Remember to tap early to prevent injury. Always respect your opponent’s tap and release your hold immediately when you feel or hear them say “tap”. This is also true when a person says “ouch” or otherwise sounds like they are hurt. If applying a technique and your opponent isn’t tapping when you think they should, let it go and move on before injury.

RESPECT EVERYONE

We should respect everyone, not just when we are at class. This is especially true when participating in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Respect your instructors and listen to them when they are speaking. Respect your teammates and remember that we will all improve faster when we help eachother grow and learn.

NO SHOES ON THE MAT

Please remove your shoes before you enter the mat area. Do not walk off the mats barefoot. We aim to keep the mats as clean and sanitary as possible.

BE CLEAN AND KEEP YOUR NAILS TRIMMED

For the safety of you and your training partners, make sure that your are clean and your fingernails and your toenails are trimmed and do not have any rough exposed areas.

WEAR YOUR UNIFORM

When attending class, many of the techniques that we will cover require the gi. Make sure that you wear your gi and that it is clean. A rash guard is required under our gi tops and unnecessary clothes should be avoided under our gi. For example, if a student is more comfortable wearing gym shorts under their gi pants, that is fine. However, a student should not be wearing jeans or cargo pants under their uniform. Answer ‘yes’ to these questions when attending class:

• Is my uniform clean?
• Is my uniform free of holes or snag hazards?
• Do I have my belt?
• Do I have appropriate clothes underneath?

BOW WHEN ARRIVING/LEAVING THE MAT

It is important to distinguish that there is a different rule set that we must follow when we enter the mat. Taking the time to completely stop and then bow helps remind us of the responsibilities that we carry with us on the mat to take care of ourselves and our teammates while exercising, drilling, and competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

HAVE FUN!

We want everyone that trains here to have a great time and look forward to coming to the gym.

Thank you. We greatly appreciate each and every one of our students as well as our visitors.

THE FORGE JIU JITSU

TERMS OF AGREEMENT

This Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into this day _{sign_date}_ by The Forge Jiu Jitsu LLC and the following:

Name: _______{name}_____________________, or if under 18 years old:

Parent/Guardian’s Name: _______________________________ (“Student”)

Address: _____________{address}________________________

Date of Birth of Student: ____{dob}_________

Membership:

Recitals:

WHEREAS, the Academy operates a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Student desires to join the Academy and, in exchange, agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Program is for the term specified above. After the initial period has been met, all memberships will be month to month.

Now, Therefore, the Academy and the Student hereby agree to the following terms:

The Student is permitted to participate in any jiu jitsu class offered by the Academy within the Program where eligibility is based on the Student's age and experience.

The Student agrees with all rules and regulations of the Academy. The rules and regulations are included with this Agreement.

The Student's enrollment tuition is as follows:

1. The student may participate in the Academy's jiu jitsu classes beginning on the
   date of __{start_date}___ and continue until cancellation. Failure to cancel membership does not excuse the Student of their obligation to pay tuition.
2. The payment for membership is selected on the first page in the Program section.
3. The tuition payment will be due on the FIRST day of each month.
4. Payments are to be made by credit card, cash, or checks to:
   "The Forge Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, LLC"
5. Failure to pay on the agreed day will result in a Late fee of $25
6. [ ] The Student declines the contract option (if applicable) for an increased price of $40/month
7. The Forge Jiu Jitsu may offer additional classes, including but not limited to Yoga, Judo and Wrestling. Those offerings are not covered by this agreement or membership. Those classes, seminars and workshops, etc will be available for additional fees.

Student's right to cancel this Agreement. This Agreement may be canceled at any time provided that the Student pays a fee equivalent to 3-months tuition or the value remaining on the contract, whichever is less. After the initial agreement term has been met, the Student agrees to give 15 days of notice prior to the next billing cycle.  Academy reserves the right to terminate this contract at anytime in its sole discretion.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed.

Signed______

The Forge Jiu Jitsu, LLC

367B Shirley Ave, Warrenton VA 20186

LIABILITY RELEASE, WAIVER OF RIGHT TO SUE AND ASSUMPTION OF ALL RISKS

          This Liability release, Waiver of Right to Sue and Assumption of All Risks Agreement (“this Agreement”) is hereby given by the undersigned to THE FORGE JIU JITSU, LLC (“The Forge”) which is the owner and operator (the “Owner”) of facilities  for students and attendees to participate in the following activities (the “Activities”) martial arts training and practice and other related instruction (the “Participants”) and each agent, instructor, employee, officers, directors volunteers,  heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns of the Owner), and provides as follows:

            In consideration for the opportunities provided by the Owner to the undersigned Participant, (including any minor in whose behalf the undersigned signs this agreement) for the enjoyment of the Activities as participant, the participant, including any minor participant for whom he signs this Agreement, hereby agrees as follows:

            . This Agreement shall be so construed as to provide to the Owner the fullest protection of a release, waiver of right to sue and assumption of all Risks (as hereinafter described) that is afforded to the Owner by general law.

            All pronouns shall be construed to include the masculine, feminine or neuter as well as the plural or singular, as may be appropriate to facilitate the construction of this Agreement in the light of the facts presented.

            The Participant hereby acknowledges that the fundamental goal of the Jiu Jitsu is to physically submit another Participant through physical force and techniques designed to result in the other Participant forfeiting or conceding by “tapping out” before injury occurs.

The Participant has full and complete notice and understanding of all risks inherent in the Activities that may cause, contribute to or result in the death or personal injury of the Participant (the “Risks”).  These Risks include but are not limited to the physical harm possible as a result of the Activities including but not limited to torn and sprained knees, pulled muscles, concussions, broken nose, cauliflower ear, neck stingers and strains, dislocated fingers and toes, broken feet, loss of consciousness from choking, cracked ribs, other broken bones, bone dislocations, the flu covid or airborne or contact diseases transmitted due to the physical proximity of the Participants

Having reviewed and an understanding of the Risks, the Participant hereby assumes all risks of  personal injury or death from participating in the Activities and  releases and waives all rights which he may have or hereafter have against the Owner for death or personal injury which is in any way associates with the Risks; he does hereby waive his right to sue or to bring any action against the Owner in connection therewith;  he agrees to indemnify and defend the Owner from and to hold the Owner harmless against any  such suit or action; including reimbursement of legal fees associates with the defense of any claim, and he hereby expressly assumes all risks and dangers of death and/or  personal injury that are in any way associates with the Risks stated above.

The Participant hereby authorized and consents to any emergency medical care that may at the time appear reasonably appropriate under the circumstances as a result of injury or sickness caused by or incurred in the course of participating in any of the Activities.

This Agreement shall remain valid and in full force and effect from and after the date noted at the signature of the undersigned until expressly revoked by the undersigned in a written notice personal delivered to the Owner.

To the extent possible, this Agreement shall be construed in such manner as will render it, and each provision of it, fully enforceable; but if any provision of this Agreement shall be unenforceable, such provision (or so much thereof as is unenforceable) shall be deleted and the remainder of the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.

If this Agreement is executed by the undersigned for and on behalf of a minor participant named below, the undersigned hereby warrants and represents that he is in fact the parent or legal guardian of such minor, with full rights of custody and control; that this Agreement is given on behalf of and is intended to be binding upon said minor participant, his heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns; and the undersigned further agrees that this Agreement shall also be as fully binding on the undersigned as if it were entered into solely on his own behalf.

This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of the participant and the undersigned.

The undersigned has fully read and fully understands the foregoing liability release, waiver of right to sue and assumption of all risks, has consulted and relied upon his own advisors on all questions in connections therewith, and has not relied upon the sponsor or any owner for any advice or explanation in connection therewith.

Media Release:

I understand that the academy reserves the right to take photos and video of all persons attending the facility for any visits, classes, seminars, privates, and/or events and may use the content/media for any marketing and advertising purposes. By signing below I agree to this "media release."

Please Print Name of Participant, Address and Date:

Name: _______{name}_________________

Address:  ___{address}_________________

Phone:  _______{phone}________________

Signature:

___________________________________

For Minors under 18 years of age, signature must be of parent or legal guardian

Date:  ____________{sign_date}________________