For your edification, here are the terms of the release to which every member of Beartooth Aikido must agree and abide:
Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Video Release
Beartooth Aikido, LLC
READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
I understand that in the practice of martial arts there is always an inherent risk of injury that cannot be eliminated. Such injuries may include, but are not limited to, pulled muscles, dislocated joints, broken bones, transmission of infectious diseases and death.
In accordance with the law, this organization does not exclude individuals with medical conditions that do not pose a medically recognized threat to the health or safety of the other students in the normal course of training. I understand that there are some unavoidable circumstances where these conditions may require special caution on my part to minimize danger to others, or myself and I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to act accordingly.
I understand that I may be training with someone who may be infected with diseases that can be transmitted by exchanges of blood or other bodily fluids. These diseases include but are not limited to HIV/AIDS and hepatitis. I acknowledged that I have read and will follow the organization’s procedures for dealing with injuries to myself and others that present opportunities for exposure to blood or body fluids (see Blood Borne Pathogen Policy, which will be available for review).
I also understand that I may be exposed to individuals in the organization that may have an infectious disease that may be spread by air borne transmission, respiratory droplets or person-to-person contact. These infectious diseases include but are not limited to the common cold, norovirus, flu virus and other respiratory diseases such as Covid 19 (SARS-CoV-2).
I have read the organization’s policy on hand washing and other protocols for avoiding the transmission of infectious diseases including not working out if I have a fever greater than 100.4 degrees For other symptoms including chills, sweats, difficulty breathing, new or worsening cough, whole body aches, vomiting or diarrhea (see Hygiene Protocol Policy, which will be available for review).
As a condition to participating in classes at Beartooth Aikido, I assume the risk of all injuries including the transmission of infectious diseases and hereby hold Beartooth Aikido their instructors, agents, officers, as well as the owner of the premises, and Chon-Ji Martial Arts Academy (host) harmless from any and all liability (including attorney’s fees and costs) for (1) all claims, actions or damages due to injuries including infectious diseases suffered by me or caused by third parties to me arising out of activities involving martial arts, or any other physical activities occurring on the premises of the Chon-Ji Martial Arts Academy; and (2) loss or damage to personal property brought into or left on the premises.
I understand that martial arts is an educational system. For the safety of others, and myself I will practice in a considerate and conscientious manner and strictly follow all rules of the school. Should I break any of these rules, I understand that it is the decision of the head instructor and/or the on-site instructor whether or not I may continue training. I will abide by their decision.
I further acknowledge that this event may be recorded by video or by other means and I agree to being recorded in whatever format is being used and that Beartooth Aikido may use my image in any format for all legal purposes both commercially and non-commercially.
I HAVE READ THIS LIABILITY AND VIDEO RELEASE WAIVER, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND HAVE SIGNED IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WTHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT, ASSURANCE, OR GUARANTEE BEING MADE TO ME AND INTEND MY SIGNATURE TO BE COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW.