AIKIDO WEST Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement for Adults Beginners Series

AIKIDO WEST Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement for Adults

[revised November 2022]

Aikido West 3164 Bay Road, Redwood City, CA 94063

In consideration of being permitted to participate at Aikido West in the martial arts programs, related events and activities and/or being permitted to enter for any purpose any restricted area (here-in defined as any area where admittance to the general public is prohibited), the undersigned adult, named below agree to the conditions outlined below. 

I understand and agree that, if at any time, I feel anything to be UNSAFE; I will immediately take all precautions to avoid the unsafe area and REFUSE TO PARTICIPATE further. 

I/We fully understand and acknowledge that: 

A) There are risks and dangers associated with participation in martial arts events and activities which could result in bodily injury. Such injuries may include, but are not limited to, pulled muscles, dislocated joints, broken bones, transmission of infectious diseases, partial and or total disability, paralysis and death. The social and economic losses and/or damages, which could result from these risks and dangers could be severe. 

B) In accordance with the law, this dojo 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. If I have a disability, illness, pregnancy, or am currently seeing a therapist, I promise to consult with my physician or therapist before participating in Aikido training. 

C) These risks and dangers may be caused by my action, inaction or negligence or the action, inaction or negligence of others, including, but not limited to, the Releasees named below. 

D) I also understand that I may be exposed to individuals in the dojo 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).   

E) I acknowledge that I have read the document COVID-19 Rules for Indoor Training and agree to abide by these rules, including but not limited to, staying away from the dojo if I am experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19.  I recognize that these rules may change and become either more restrictive or less restrictive, based on community transmission rates and other factors.

F) 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 acknowledge that I have read the document "Aikido West Blood Borne Pathogen Policy" and will follow the dojo's procedures for dealing with injuries to myself and others that present opportunities for exposure to blood or body fluids.

G) There may be other risks currently not known to us or not reasonably foreseeable at this time.   

I/We release, waive, discharge, and covenant and agree not to sue or make claim against Aikido West or any of its affiliated organizations, their respective agents, officers, directors, instructors including but not necessarily limited to visiting, guest and substitutes, employees, volunteers, sponsors, members, other participants, their parents, guardian(s), supervisors, and if applicable, owners, lessors, and lessees of any premises used by Aikido West or any of its affiliated organizations, all of whom are hereinafter collectively referred to as “Releasee”, from any and all claims, demands, losses, or damages on account of injury, including permanent disability and death or damage to property, caused or alleged to have been caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the Releasee or otherwise.  

I/We HEREBY acknowledge that participation in MARTIAL ARTS ACTIVITIES ARE VERY DANGEROUS and involve the risk of serious injury and/or death and/or property damage. Each of THE UNDERSIGNED also expressly acknowledges that INJURIES RECEIVED MAY BE COMPOUNDED OR INCREASED BY NEGLIGENT RESCUE OPERATIONS OR PROCEDURES OF THE RELEASEES.   

I/We further expressly agree that the foregoing release, waiver, and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California or the state in which the event is conducted and that if any portion is held invalid, I agree that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.   

I understand that Aikido 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 dojo. Should I break any of these rules, I understand that it is the decision of the head instructor whether or not I may continue training. I will abide by this 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 the Aikido West 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.