Description of Risks - continued
4. The Participant is participating voluntarily in the Activities. In consideration of that participation, the Parties hereby acknowledge that they are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards and may be exposed to such risks, dangers and hazards. The risks, dangers and hazards include, but are not limited to:
a) falls, collisions and loss of control, and contact with other participants, spectators, officials, equipment, barriers, fixtures, posts, walls and other fixed or moving objects;
b) head injuries, including concussion and blunt head trauma, whether or not protective equipment is worn, and neck and spinal cord injuries that may result in permanent paralysis or brain damage;
c) fractures, dislocations, abrasions, lacerations, strains, sprains, tears and internal injuries;
d) strikes, punches, kicks, blocks, sweeps and blows to the head, face, throat, torso, groin and limbs, whether intended or accidental and whether or not within the permitted level of contact, including excessive, uncontrolled or unexpected contact, and accidental contact with a partner’s or opponent’s hand, foot, elbow, knee or head, and resulting eye, dental, ear and testicular injuries;
e) throws, sweeps, takedowns, falls to the floor, joint locks, restraints, chokes, groundwork and impact with the training surface, and self-defence or scenario training involving grabs, holds, restraints, simulated assault and adrenal-stress conditions;
f) being struck by, or striking another with, a Shindo staff or other training weapon, or an implement that is dropped, deflected, released or otherwise not controlled, contact with makiwara, pads, shields, bags and other impact equipment, and repetitive impact and overuse injury arising from kata, kihon and conditioning drills;
g) disparity in size, weight, age, rank, strength or experience between training partners or opponents, training alone, unsupervised, or in a virtual or online session where the space, flooring, equipment and supervision are outside the Organization’s control, and participation in tournaments, group travel, billeting, overnight accommodation and associated social activities;
h) playing surface, facility, venue and premises conditions, including wet, uneven, obstructed, defective, dangerous or unsafe conditions, and extreme weather, poor visibility and altitude;
i) mechanical failure, or the negligent design, manufacture, assembly, maintenance or use, of equipment, and failure to wear or properly fit protective equipment;
j) strenuous exertion and the resulting risk of cardiac events, heat exhaustion, hypothermia, dehydration and fatigue, and the transmission of infections and communicable diseases;
k) the Participant’s own negligence or failure to participate within their own ability or within designated areas, the negligent or reckless conduct of others, and negligent advice, instruction, supervision, coaching or officiating; and
l) inadequate or delayed first aid, medical assessment or emergency response, including at remote locations, and travel to, from and between venues and events.