• June 17-18 Iaido Seminar & Taikai

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  • Waiver

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  • Full Release & Waiver of Liability Agreement for City of Bartlett, Singleton Community Center, Memphis Kendo and Iaido Club, the Houston Kenshikan, Cougar Kendo, the Southern U.S. Kendo and Iaido Federation and the All U.S. Kendo Federation.

  • I/We fully understand and acknowledge that:
    While Kendo, Iaido and related activities are some of the safest martial arts presently practiced, as with any athletic endeavor or sport, there is the risk of injury. Further, while the Instructors and Seniors providing guidance will always endeavor to provide the safest instruction possible, there is always the possibility of misunderstandings and miscommunication that could result in injury. It is highly recommended that you consult with your physician prior to initiating practice to ensure that you are healthy enough to participate in the activity.


    Further, I hereby agree to abide by the commands and instructions of the Instructors, officials, Officers, and Staff, and I understand that their decisions regarding all issues
    involved in the practice of the martial arts and associated activities are final and binding on me.


    I also understand that here may be other risks not known nor reasonably forseeable at this time, and I undertake the practice Kendo, Iaido and related activities with this clear understanding.

    By signing this form, I am representing I am a member of good standing with the All United States Kendo Federation, my regional federation, and my Dojo.

  • I accept and assume such risks and responsibility for the losses and/or damages following any injury, disability, paralysis or death, however caused and whether caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the Releasees named herein.

  • I HEREBY acknowledge that martial art activities are dangerous and involve the risk of serious injury, paralysis and death. In addition, I could incur significant medical, social and/or economic damages as a result of incurring any such serious injury, paralysis or death.

  • I HEREBY WAIVE AND RELEASE ANY AND ALL FELLOW PARTICIPANTS AND INSTRUCTORS FROM ANY AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ACTIONS, INACTIONS, INCLUDING ANY FUTURE NEGLIGENCE, THAT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO MYSELF OR ANY MINOR CHILD FOR WHO I AM PARENT OR GUARDIAN. I ASSUME ALL RISKS FROM ANY MARTIAL ARTS ACTIVITIES I PARTICIPATE IN AT THIS EVENT. IN ADDITION, I UNDERSTAND THERE COULD BE A THE RISK OF EXPOSURE TO COMMUNICABLE SICKNESS/DISEASE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO COVID-19 AND I RELEASE ALL PARTIES AND PERSONS FROM ANY LIABILITY FOR THIS POSSIBLE EXPOSURE.

  • Sexual Misconduct

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  • Sexual Misconduct Defined
    Touching or non touching sexual behavior
    Non-consensual or forced, coerced or manipulated, or perpetuated in an aggressive, harassing, exploitative or threatening manner


    Sexual Harassment Defined
    Conduct that creates and inappropriate or hostile environment
    Repeatedly making sexually oriented comments, jokes, or innuendos
    Unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature
    From viewpoint of victim
    Legal: For adults. For minors, it’s assault.


    Sexual Assault Defined
    Attempted rape
    Unwanted touching of victim
    Forcing victim to perform sexual acts
    Rape

  • Sexual Abuse
    Any sexual activity with a minor & consent cannot be given
    Sexual activity between adult and minor is always abuse
    Sexual contact between minors may be sexual abuse:
        Aggressor, Age disparity, Imbalance of power, Intellectual capabilities

    Acts of Sexual Abuse
    Touching and nontouching offenses
    Nontouching: discussing sex, showing porn, sending sexually explicit messages


    Sexual Abuse Facts
    Victims know their abusers over 90% of the time
    Criminal background checks only ID people with a record
    Less than 10% are caught or prosecuted
    Offenders are highly qualified, intelligent, patient, good interpersonal skills, positive self image
    Red flags: groom or prepare their victim with attention, affection and gifts

  • Grooming
    Stages: Targeting a victim, gaining trust, recognizing and fulfilling needs, isolating the victim, sexualizing the relationship, maintaining control
    1 Targeting: looking for a vulnerability
    2 Gaining trust: trust is automatic to victim and those around the victim
    3 Recognizing and fulfilling needs: attention, positive reinforcement, helping them in different ways
    4 Isolating the victim: told there is a special relationship, told some secrets, offender is the only one who understands them, offender finds way to separate victim from others
    5 Sexualizing the relationship: accomplished after breaking down of psychological and physical barriers, like accidental showing nudity, showing porn, touching the victim
    6 Control: maintain secrecy

    Minimizing Sexual Misconduct
    Abuse may occur in common areas: locker rooms, bathrooms, unmonitored areas, unsupervised contact at a residence, social events involving alcohol, events, overnight travel
    Private meeting: have the door open/visible to others, have a witness
    Do not assume everyone you meet is a good person
    Use the buddy system at events
    Don’t drink alcohol to the point you cannot think before you say or act


  • Changing Clothes
    Always have 2 adults with a minor, even when adjusting a minor’s uniform
    Adults change separately from minors

    Authority
    Seniors do not do anything that could be an abuse of power/taking advantage of a junior.
    Sexual relationship between adults may be legal, but may be inappropriate   Relationship may impact entire Dojo
      Inform Sensei & Dojo officers of relationship
       Any issues may result in expulsion from the Seminar

    Consequences
    Criminal & Civil liability for the Offender
    Civil liability for the Dojo
    The Dojo may not survive: members will quit, we lose our facility

  • Event Fees

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