All students have the right and responsibility to excuse themselves from any exercise they believe will be harmful to them.  All students must evaluate each situation in the context of their skill and current physical condition, and conduct each drill in a manner that is safe.  If an instructor gives an instruction that is unsafe for the student, it is the student’s responsibility to inform the instructor that the skill may be unsafe.  The instructor will routinely excuse the student from unsafe exercises and drills.  The instructor may ask for an explanation and the student is expected to provide one.

All students have a responsibility to train and conduct themselves in a manner that helps all students and instructors remain safe.  Students must give those who are training enough room to avoid interfering and avoid being accidentally struck by someone else practicing , which is especially important when others are practicing with weapons.

In the event of an injury, students have the right and responsibility to evaluate the extent of harm, stopping what they are doing even if it includes a partner, and determining if it is safe to continue.  Unless a student is certain that further practice will not create or worsen a problem, all students are encouraged to stop what they are doing and inform an instructor.  In the event of a serious injury or an appearance of a serious injury, all students, instructors, staff and visitors, notably parents, have the right to call a stop to a particular training exercise.

If a student notes an unsafe training situation, which may include a student performing a skill incorrectly, a student not being careful about others, a defect in a piece of training equipment, a potentially dangerous obstacle or condition on the floor, or anything else that may cause or lead to harm of students, instructors, staff, visitors or guests, then the student is expected to correct the situation if within his/her ability or notify an instructor or staff member immediately.  If something is simple to correct, such as picking up a weapon left on the floor, the student should correct the situation.  If the situation may require the authority of the instructor or staff, or if not a simple matter, then an instructor or staff member should be notified immediately.                   

ASSUMPTION OF RESPONSIBILTIES AND RISK

Martial arts, playtime, games, and other summer camp activities are a potentially dangerous activity. Bumps, bruises, scrapes, scratches and soreness are commonplace, and most students will encounter this sort of minor injury from time to time in their training.  More serious injuries are possible, including sprains, strains, twists, cramps, and injuries of similar magnitude, and students can expect to encounter these injuries infrequently.  The possibility or more serious injury exists, including fractured bones, broken bones, torn ligaments though not all students encounter such serious injuries.  There remains, despite safety precautions, the remote possibility of crippling or death, though this is certainly not expected in this martial arts class.

I understand the above statement of risk, and I understand the rights and responsibilities of students.  I assume responsibility for my own safety (or the safety of my child), understanding and accepting the risks involved with martial arts training.  Even if the instructor has informed me that no serious injuries have ever happened in this school or with any of the instructors, I understand that this does not mean there is no possibility of harm.  By assuming this risk, I completely absolve all instructors, staff, guests, students, landlords, management companies, certifying organizations and any and all other parties of liability for my harm, unless intentionally caused in criminal conduct.

Photo Release

I agree that my and/or my child’s photographic image/likeness may be used by River Forge Martial Arts LLC for promotional advertising, marketing, professional presentations and/or professional publications of its martial arts classes and activities. I understand and agree that neither my child nor I will be compensated, financially or otherwise, at this time or any time in the future for the use of their image. Finally, I shall indemnify the school, instructors, staff, guests, students, and any and all additional defendants for all judgments, costs, attorney fees and other expenses that may be incurred as a result of using mine and/or my child’s image for promotional advertising purposes.

NOTICE AND CONSENT TO INSTRUCTORS

This school seeks to make use of highly-trained, professional instructors, with both expertise and experience both in the art we teach and in teaching.  Classes may be taught by the head instructor or any other qualified instructor,  Should an instructor be unavailable for a given class, a junior instructor, senior student or guest instructor may teach.  The choice of the instructor is left to the discretion of the school.

I understand that I may not always have the instructor I desire, but I shall seek to learn from whomever is teaching, to show the respect due the position of a teacher to whomever is teaching, and conduct myself in accordance with the etiquette established at this school,  I understand that I have the responsibility for my own safety without regard to who is teaching class.  I specifically consent to any instructor the school, instructors or staff feel are sufficiently qualified by any standards they set to teach the class. I specifically understand and agree that the full force of this document applies no matter who is teaching.

NOTICE OF PHYSCIAL CONTACT

Complete martial arts training involves a wide variety of skills.  While practicing these skills, students may have contact with any portion of the body.  The groin may be the target of kicks, strikes and grabs.  The chest, buttocks, groin, or any part of the body may be contacted by any part of the training partner’s body during training by martial arts techniques, or incidentally contacted while performing a martial arts technique targeting another portion of the body.

When male and female students train together, or when adult and minor students train together, and in any other training combination, the purpose and intent of the school, instructor’s and staff is to provide an environment for all students to learn and practice martial arts and self-defense.  Students are expected to conduct themselves appropriately at all times to ensure the best training results for everyone.

Should any student feel a training partner is engaging in contact beyond the scope of training, or a training partner is taking undue and unacceptable advantage of training contact, or if a student is made uncomfortable by any training exercise or partner, then that student has the right to withdraw from the exercise or drill.  If the conduct of the training partner appears inappropriate, the student should inform an instructor privately.  If the conduct of the training partner or any training partner appears criminal, then an instructor should be informed and the authorities may be notified either by the student or the instructor, or both.

CONSENT TO PHYSICAL CONTACT

I understand the nature of the physical contact in martial arts training, games such as tag or dodgeball, or other games, and I understand that I have the right to immediately withdraw from any exercise, game, or drill in which the conduct of any party seems beyond the scope of training or play or makes me uncomfortable.  I agree to abide by school etiquette in all matters pertaining to training, and I shall not in anyway conduct myself inappropriately or take inappropriate advantage of the contact martial arts training allows.

AT WILL TRAINING

I understand that my participation, or my child’s, is completely voluntary and I am free to terminate that participation at any time with or without providing a reason to the instructors.  Furthermore, I understand that my training at River Forge Martial Arts, LLC and participation in World Tang Soo Do Association activities and studios can be terminated by the studio owner at any time, with or without cause.  My participation is solely at the discretion of the studio owner and/or the World Tang Soo Do Association.

INDEMNIFICATION BY PARENTS/GUARDIANS             (Applicable only to Parents/Guardians Enrolling a Minor Child)

I agree not to bring any claim or suit against the school, instructors, staff, guests, students, landlord, or any other parties on behalf of my child for any injury or harm by any event short of a criminal act, and then only the criminal shall be subject of such a claim.  I further agree that I will not cause to be brought, nor encourage a claim or suit.  I also agree not to cooperate in the bringing of such a suit or claim except insofar as I may be legally required to do so.  Finally, I shall indemnify the school, instructors, staff, guests, students, and any and all additional defendants covered by this agreement for all judgements, costs, attorney fees and other expenses incurred as a result of a breach of this agreement.

Should any dispute arise between me, my child, or anyone acting on behalf of my child, regarding this school, then I specifically agree that the dispute shall be resolved in binding arbitration.  Should a suit be filed in Court, I specifically authorize the Court to order the case to binding arbitration.

In any clause, sentence, phrase or statement is found unenforceable or invalid by any Court of law, the remainder of the document shall remain valid enforceable and the invalid clause, sentence, phrase or statement shall be considered struck from the document.

This document is effective from the date signed with no expiration.  Furthermore, the terms of this document are retroactive to the beginning of training and visiting the school if this document was signed after that date.

I have read this document, and I understand the content of it.  I agree to abide by the terms of it.