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LIABILITY WAIVER

ATTENTION!

THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT WHICH AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS! PLEASE READ ALL OF THE
FOLLOWING BELOW CAREFULLY AND BE CERTAIN THAT YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE WITH IT BEFORE SIGNING.

I understand and agree as a participant in workshops, classes, mentoring, tournaments, or online
and audio lessons, that my comfort and sense of safety are essential to my learning and/or
participation.

I understand that movement-oriented content workshops, classes, mentoring, or online audio or
video lessons made available are neither professional medical advice, nor a medical exam, nor a
substitution for them.

I understand that with any exercise of sports or health-related programs or activity, I should seek
the advice of my physical or other qualified health professional before participating in movement
lessons, classes, or competitions.

If engaged in competition, I understand and agree that I am voluntarily participating in a full-
contact armed combat sport. I am solely responsible for my safety, and I consider the protective
equipment I am using to be adequate for that purpose. I understand that I can seek out further
protective equipment, pending its availability, should I desire it. Further, I understand that I am
not only permitted, but am expressly requested, to cease participating in any activity in which I
feel unsafe, and I agree that I will do so.

CODE OF CONDUCT

THIS SET OF POLICIES MUST BE ADHERED TO FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF STUDENTS, STAFF, AND ATTENDEES. ADHERENCE TO THESE POLICIES IS NON-NEGOTIABLE.

Q) “Who is responsible for your partner’s safety?”

A) “Yes.”

1. NO bouting may occur without the approval and presence of instructors.
2. All training is light contact only. Masks must be worn when rigid simulators are in use. Gloves, masks, or other gear may be required by any instructor at any time.
3. The use of steel weapon simulators for drilling requires the use of mask, jacket, and gloves. Bouts with steel simulators require “full kit,” including but not limited to: mask, gorget, jacket, gloves. Instructors have the right to specify additional protective equipment as needed and depending on the level of protection afforded by the glove/jacket.
4. Students are expected to use only that gear which has been approved by staff, and to replace any rejected gear immediately. Loaner gear will be made available for this purpose. Gear will be inspected regularly for suitability.
5. Targets (or “cut number”) will be called out in cooperative drilling so that students know ahead of time which area is targeted by the incoming attack.
6. Students will lose their fencing privileges (be “sat out”) if they injure another student when bouting or drilling or are unable to focus/maintain light contact that day. Staff has the right to request students not participate if they are physically unwell (and will provide appropriate learning activities to substitute).
7. Students who repeatedly flaunt or egregiously violate the school’s safety regulations will be ejected from the school without refund.
8. Any student may call for activity to stop at any time to address safety concerns.
9. In case of injury, all activity ceases until suspected injury is addressed.
10. Students will obey safety instructions given by instructors/staff, particularly in reference to impact and heat mitigation, and will inform staff ahead of time if they have pre-existing injuries or health conditions which must be considered (said disclosures may be made in private where confidentiality is a concern).

By signing below, I signify both my understanding of these rules and my willingness to abide by them.

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