A. In consideration of being allowed to participate in the fitness activities of Riverstone Jiu Jitsu and to use its facilities, equipment, machinery, and mats, subject only to the statutory rights and implied warranties which cannot be excluded, I do hereby waive, release and forever discharge Riverstone Jiu Jitsu and their officers, employees, representatives and all others from any and all responsibilities or liabilities from injuries or damages arising out of or connected with my attendance and/or participation at Riverstone Jiu Jitsu, including my participation in all fitness activities, my use of equipment and/or machinery, passive, or active, any omission or commission, including any liability arising from negligence of Riverstone Jiu Jitsu representative.
B. I understand and am aware that strength training, flexibility and aerobic exercise, including the use of equipment, machinery, and mats are potentially hazardous activities. I also understand that fitness activities involve a risk of injury and even death. If I engage in any type of exercise at Riverstone Jiu Jitsu, I acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in these activities and using equipment and machinery with knowledge of the dangers involved. Subject only to the statutory rights and implied warranties which cannot be excluded, I hereby agree to expressly assume and accept any and all risks of injury or death in respect of myself and caused directly by me or as a result of my conduct, omissions or negligence to others. I hereby further agree to expressly assume all responsibility for any injury or death caused directly or indirectly through my conduct, omissions or negligence to any third person (including Riverstone Jiu Jitsu representatives) through my attendance at Riverstone Jiu Jitsu and any premises owned, operated, controlled and/or leased by Riverstone Jiu Jitsu representatives.
C. I do hereby further declare myself to be physically sound and suffering from no condition, impairment, disease, infirmity, or other illness that would prevent my participation in any Riverstone Jiu Jitsu workout, including the use of equipment, machinery, and mats at Riverstone Jiu Jitsu. I do hereby acknowledge that I have been informed of the need for a medical practitioner’s approval for my participation in an exercise fitness activity, in the use of exercise equipment, machinery and mats at Riverstone Jiu Jitsu. I also acknowledge that it has been recommended that I have a yearly or more frequent physical examination and/or consultation with my physician as to physical activity, exercise, use of exercise and training equipment so that I might have his/her recommendations concerning these fitness activities and equipment use. I acknowledge that I have either had a physical examination and been given my medical practitioner’s permission to participate, or that I have decided to participate in the fitness activities, use of equipment, machinery and mats without the approval of my physician and do hereby assume, subject only to the statutory rights and implied warranties which cannot be excluded, all responsibility for my participation in the physical activities, exercise, use of equipment, machinery and mats at Riverstone Jiu Jitsu. I do hereby acknowledge that, unless expressly informed otherwise, Riverstone Jiu Jitsu and Riverstone Jiu Jitsu representatives are not medical experts or practitioners, and I do not rely on them for medical advice or decisions.
D. Additional Jiu Jitsu Release and Waiver: I do hereby waive all claims against Riverstone Jiu Jitsu and Riverstone Jiu Jitsu representatives. I understand that I am participating in a martial art which has body contact. I understand that this form of martial arts involves choke holds, arm locks, neck cranks, ankle locks, throws, slams, punches, kicks, elbows, knees, and such which could potentially cause serious injury or even death. I assume full responsibility for all my actions during and connected to the above organization. I understand the risk of participating in this form of martial arts training and hereby release Riverstone Jiu Jitsu and all of its agents, employees and associates of and from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, medical bills, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or relating to any negligent or other act or omission, and/or loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by the undersigned or any property of the undersigned in participating in this form of training. I also state that I am in good physical condition and know of no reason why I cannot train in this form of training. I understand that in case of emergency, I hereby authorize any licensed medical personnel to perform any accepted medical assistance deemed necessary and I agree to bear the expense of any such treatment. As additional consideration for training at Riverstone Jiu Jitsu I agree that my attendance and/or performance at the academy and abroad at events and such may be photographed, filmed and/or taped and used by Riverstone Jiu Jitsu for marketing purposes and I authorize the use of my image and waive any compensation thereof – even if I discontinue my training at Riverstone Jiu Jitsu. I acknowledge that I would like to receive correspondence from the academy via telephone, mail, and email. I, being duly aware of the risks and hazards inherent upon participating in this form of martial arts, agree to all its rules, terms, and conditions. I acknowledge that I have received a copy of Riverstone Jiu Jitsu rules and sparring rules, I have read them, understand them, and agree to honor and obey them. I understand that disobeying the rules may, at the instructor's discretion, result in suspension or expulsion from Riverstone Jiu Jitsu and that I will not be entitled to a refund and if expelled must pay the remainder of my contract if one has been signed.
In signing the foregoing release, I hereby acknowledge and represent that I have read the foregoing release, understand it and sign it voluntarily; that I am over 18 years of age and of sound mind. If under 18, parent/guardian in the signing of this release agrees to all its terms and conditions.