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YOUR EDGE.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES AN ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND A RELEASE OF LIABILITY, INCLUDING FOR NEGLIGENCE, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

1. Activities covered

In this agreement, “School” means Windsor Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the business or organization operating it, its owners, directors, officers, employees, instructors, coaches, volunteers, contractors, agents, and representatives. “Activities” means Brazilian jiu-jitsu and related martial arts or fitness training, including instruction, drills, partner exercises, positional training, sparring, takedowns, throws, open mats, conditioning, seminars, competitions, demonstrations, special events, and use of the School’s premises, mats, and equipment, whether supervised or not.

2. Risks and assumption of risk

I understand that Activities involve close physical contact and inherent risks that cannot be eliminated without changing the nature of the sport. Risks include falls and collisions; being thrown, pinned, or taken down; joint locks, chokes, and submissions; strains, sprains, cuts, bruises, dental injuries, fractures, concussion, spinal or other serious injury, permanent disability, paralysis, and death. Risks also include skin, bacterial, viral, or other contagious illness; equipment or facility hazards; and actions or mistakes by me, another participant, or a person supervising or organizing an Activity. Injury may happen even when participants follow instructions and reasonable care is taken.

I choose to participate voluntarily. I understand these risks and freely accept and assume all risks of injury, illness, death, or property loss connected with the Activities, whether known or unknown, foreseeable or not, including risks arising from the negligence of a Released Party, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

3. Health, safety, and conduct

I confirm that I am able to participate or have obtained appropriate medical advice. I will tell the instructor before class about any injury, relevant medical condition, limitation, or change in my ability to train. I will follow safety instructions and School rules, use appropriate protective equipment when required, keep nails short, remove jewelry, maintain clean training clothing, and avoid training when I have a contagious illness or an uncovered skin condition. I will tap early, release immediately when a partner taps, use controlled technique, and stop and tell the instructor if I feel unwell or an unsafe condition arises. I may decline or stop an Activity at any time.

4. Release and waiver of liability

In exchange for being allowed to take part in the Activities and use the premises and equipment, I release and discharge each Released Party from claims, demands, actions, damages, costs, or liabilities for personal injury, illness, death, or property loss arising from or connected with the Activities, including claims based on negligence, breach of duty, or breach of contract, to the fullest extent permitted by law. I agree not to bring such a claim against a Released Party where the claim has been validly released under this agreement. This release does not apply to liability that cannot legally be waived.

5. Emergency assistance and personal property

If I am injured or appear to need urgent care, I authorize the School to contact emergency services and my emergency contact. I understand that the School is not providing medical care and that I am responsible for medical, ambulance, and related costs. I am responsible for securing my belongings; the School is not responsible for loss or damage to personal property except where liability cannot legally be excluded.

6. Optional photo and video permission

This choice is optional and does not affect my ability to join or train.

7. Participant confirmation and signature

I have read this agreement and understand that it affects my legal rights, including my right to sue for certain injuries or losses. I have had the opportunity to ask questions and sign voluntarily. This agreement is governed by Ontario law and applicable federal law. If any term is found unenforceable, the remaining terms continue to apply to the extent permitted by law.

For a participant under 18: the parent or legal guardian authorizes participation and signs in their own capacity. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the parent/guardian releases claims they may have in their own right arising from the minor’s participation, including a claim derivative of an injury to the minor. This consent is not represented as releasing any independent legal claim belonging to the minor; the legal effect of waivers involving minors should be reviewed by Ontario counsel.