1. I understand that by signing this Waiver and Release, I expressly and willingly agree to assume complete responsibility for any risk of injury that may arise from the below-related activity. I am fully aware of the risks and hazards involved in this activity.
2. On behalf of myself, my heirs, assigned and next of kin, I waive all claims for damages, injuries and death sustained to me or my property that I may have against Midwest Martial Arts Academy relating to such activity, whether caused by their negligence or other acts.
3. I understand that the activities that l will participate in are inherently-dangerous, and may cause serious injuries, including bodily injury, damage to personal property and/or death.
4. I understand that due to the nature of the combat sports I participate in, I am at higher chance of contracting an airborne illness or skin infection. This includes but is not limited to Staph, MRSA, Ringworm, Covid-19, Influenza and common colds.
5. I understand that I must practice good hygiene before and after training to help reduce the risk of spreading disease. I will alert management if I test positive for any known contagious disease.
6. In consideration of being permitted to participate in fitness or martial arts classes, I agree to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries or damages, known or unknown, which I might incur as a result of participating in the classes, including but not limited to receiving lessons at the facility, using the facility and its equipment practicing and engaging in martial arts activities, and related activities on and off the school premises.
7. I knowingly, voluntarily and expressly waive any claim I may have against Midwest Martial Arts Academy for injury, illness or damages that I may sustain as a result of participating in the program.
8. I do not have any physical limitations, medical ailments, physical or mental disabilities that would limit or prevent me from participating in the above-mentioned activity and if required, will obtain a medical examination and clearance.
9. I, on behalf of myself, or if the Participant is a minor, on behalf of my minor child, grant to Midwest Martial Arts Academy on a perpetual, irrevocable and unrestricted basis the right to use, reuse, publish and re-publish Participant's photographic pictures and/or electronic/digital/video footage of the Participant that the Participant posted on social media (“Participant's Likeness”) or the written content, photography or electronic/digital/video footage of Participant at Midwest Martial Arts Academy posted on social media, in which the Participant's Likeness may be included.
10. I have read and fully agree to the terms of this waiver and release.
11. I have signed this waiver freely, voluntarily, under no duress or threat of duress, without inducement, promise or guarantee being communicated to me.
12. My signature is proof at my intention to execute a complete and unconditional waiver and release of all liability to the full extent of the law.