1. The Participant acknowledges that there can be certain risks of injury to them of third parties associated with their participation in the selected activities carried out at ‘United Fitness and Self Defence’.2. The Participant understands that skills, techniques, positions, manoeuvres, behaviours, ways of approaching and responding to events and mindsets (hereafter referred to as ‘practice’) that are intended to be used when defending themselves or others from immediate threats of physical harm. These practices are taught with the intention that they will be used reasonably and lawfully either during training or otherwise. Practices taught include, for example, risky activities such as (but not limited to) rolls, throws, trips, chokeholds, joint manipulations and eye gouges. 3. The Participant is aware that various items of equipment, that may pose risks to the safety of them self, and others associated with training (including staff and spectators) are used, including, but not limited to, sticks, bars, training knives, training guns, chairs, and any other items that may be used in everyday situations to assault a person. 4. The participant acknowledges that instructors training styles and supervision varies and that the Participant must use their own judgement when determining whether the supervision and instructions provided are adequate and safe for myself and others to follow when training. The Participant must take responsibility to notify the instructor and immediately withdraw from training if he/she becomes concerned about the activities being undertaken that may pose a risk to myself or others. 5. The Participant knows that ‘United Fitness and Self Defence’ staff are not medical practitioners and cannot provide advice as medical practitioners. 6. The Participant knows that they should seek medical advice from a medical practitioner before participating in selected activities. 7. The participant is aware that certain medical problems may arise if they undertake and participate in the selected activities without obtaining advice from a medical practitioner beforehand. 8. Personal property is solely the responsibility of the owner whilst at ‘United Fitness and Self Defence’. No responsibility will be taken.9. The Participant agrees to participate in the chosen activities at their own risk and responsibility.10. The Participant agrees that they will abide by the gym rules for participating in various activities on the site of ‘United Fitness and Self Defence’.11. I agree that this agreement shall apply to my participation in any, and all ‘United Fitness and Self Defence’ activities and programs. This agreement shall apply to all my future visits to ‘United Fitness and Self Defence’.12. I assume all risk and responsibility of any injury arising from my participation in the selected activities at ‘United Fitness and Self Defence’. *