General Conduct

To contribute to a productive training environment, I agree to:

• Be fully clothed outside of the locker rooms at all times
• Leave my cell phone in the locker rooms during class
• Make necessary arrangements for childcare (no children are permitted in the training area during adult class)
• Use respectful language, both verbal and non-verbal
• Refrain from talking when the instructor is teaching
• Refrain from teaching other students during class unless approved by the instructor
• Minimize distractions to other students and stay focused on my training
• Communicate any concerns or conflicts to the instructor immediately
• Maintain an alcohol- and drug-free environment

Hygiene

To maintain a hygienic training environment, I agree to:

• Keep food, drinks, and chewing gum off the mat
• Keep shoes, sandals, and all other footwear off the mat
• Wear a rashguard or t-shirt under my gi jacket at all times
• Ensure my gi, rashguard, shorts, and other training gear are clean, odor-free, and without tears or holes
• Tie back long hair securely
• Keep fingernails and toenails clipped short for safety
• Remove all make-up, watches, and jewelry
• Keep my hands and feet clean
• Properly tape up cuts and abrasions
• Report any injuries or health / skin conditions to the instructor
• Wear shoes or sandals when in the restroom or off the mats
• Wear a mouthpiece and other protective equipment if desired

Sparring

To ensure safety during sparring, I agree to:

• Be mindful of others sparring around me, and move to an open area if too close
• Apply submissions carefully and slowly, preparing to release the submission as soon as my training partner taps
• Tap on my training partner or use a verbal tap if necessary, by saying "Tap" clearly, without yelling
• Refrain from using illegal techniques such as neck cranks, spine locks, slamming, finger manipulations, and groin stretches. For a list of techniques not allowed during sparring, see here.
• Notify the instructor immediately if you or your partner are injured during sparring

I acknowledge and represent that I have received the foregoing School Rules & Guidelines, have read it, understand it, and agree to abide by it. I have been advised that observance of the rules is required, and that any breach may result in disqualification and/or termination of membership with the school.

I am in good physical health. I am in good physical condition; do not suffer from any heart, lung, or other bodily ailment; and am in all respects physically fit to engage in training Jiu Jitsu and all associated physical activities.

I consent to physical contact as necessary for training Jiu Jitsu. Physical contact will be used by the instructors, other students, and authorized individuals as part of instruction. I have been advised of this fact and give full consent to any physical contact as may be required or customary to training Jiu Jitsu.

I release the school of liability for accident, injury, or death. In recognition of the possibility of accident, injury, or death connected with training Jiu Jitsu, I waive any right or cause of action of any kind arising as the result of such activity from which any liability may or could accrue to the school, its agents, employees, instructors, and/or students.

I am responsible for my own medical coverage. I acknowledge and agree that it is my own responsibility to cover any medical bills I may incur, and to cover myself with any medical insurance I deem appropriate. I will not and cannot make any claim for medical coverage resulting from any accident, injury, or death incurred at the school facility.

I authorize medical assistance in case of an emergency. I hereby authorize licensed medical personnel to perform any medical assistance deemed necessary, and agree to bear the expense of any such treatment.

The school is not responsible for any loss or theft of personal property. The school shall not be liable for personal property injuries, damages, loss, or theft, even in the event of negligence, fault, or failure on the part of the school to use due care.

I consent to being photographed and recorded on video. I consent to the school taking photographs or video images of me while in class, at school events, or otherwise on the public premises of the business. I grant the school the right to use my image or likeness in any advertising, promotion, marketing materials, any and all social media, print media, and on the school’s website, and waive any compensation thereof.

In signing this release, I acknowledge and represent that I have read the foregoing Waiver of Liability, understand it, and sign it voluntarily. I agree to all its terms and conditions. I intend my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.