PLEASE READ THIS FORM CAREFULLY. References to “You” and “Your” throughout this agreement shall respectively refer to individual participating (identified by title as “Student” either on behalf of yourself or your minor child) in group classes, private training, conditioning and skill building sessions, competitions and all other events (“Events”) at the Jho Boun Martial Arts Training Grounds located at 1317 S. Schoolhouse Rd., Units 3&4, New Lenox, Illinois 60451 or at any or all locations sponsored by the aforementioned.

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In consideration of participating in Events, You are expressly waiving and releasing all claims against Jho Boun Martial Arts and its owners, instructors, directors, officers, employees, and agents (hereinafter collectively referred to as “JBMA”) related to any illness, injury, damage, or loss sustained while participating in any and all Activities associated with JBMA and You have assumed all risk and legal liability associated with such participation.

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1. You acknowledge that participating in Events may involve testing Your physical and mental limits and may carry known and unknown risks. Such risk may include injury sustained as a result of performing activities such as running, kicking, punching, hitting, stretching, twisting, jabbing, lunging, rolling, jumping, and various contact activities such as sparring, all with or without the use of various martial arts equipment (“Activities”). Such Activities may result in physical or emotional injury, economic loss, disfigurement, temporary or permanent disability (including paralysis), death, and/or property damage. You acknowledge such risk may result from facility conditions, equipment provided, action or inaction of You or others, and cannot be eliminated despite the proper instruction and use of safety equipment and procedures. You expressly accept and assume all such risks of performing Activities and understand You are responsible for any injury or property damage caused to, or by You, while participating in Activities. Participation in such Activities is purely voluntary, and You elect to do so despite the aforementioned risks. You agree that prior to participating in Activities, if at any time You feel unsafe You will immediately take all precautions to avoid the unsafe area or condition, will discontinue participation in the Activities, and will notify JBMA of the unsafe area or condition.

2. You certify that You are physically fit and have no adverse physical condition that would prevent or inhibit participation in any Activity. You further understand that in permitting You to participate in the Activities, JBMA has relied on Your representation that You are in good health. If at any time You become unable to participate in Activities due to physical or medical conditions, You agree to immediately discontinue participation. In the event You should require medical care or treatment, You agree to be financially responsible for any costs incurred as a result of such treatment. A physical by a licensed physician is recommended prior to beginning any new physical regimen.

3. YOU HEREBY VOLUNTARILY AND KNOWINGLY WAIVE, RELEASE, AND DISCHARGE JBMA FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, OR CAUSES OF ACTION THAT ARE IN ANY WAY CONNECTED OR ALLEGED TO BE CONNECTED TO THE ACTIVITIES (COLLECTIVELY, “CLAIMS”), INCLUDING CLAIMS FOR ILLNESS, DEATH, DISABILITY, PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PROPERTY THEFT, OR ACTIONS OF ANY KIND WHICH MAY HEREINAFTER ACCRUE. YOU FURTHER AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS JBMA FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’ FEES) OR CLAIMS MADE BY THIRD PARTIES DUE TO YOUR ACTIONS OR INACTIONS DURING ANY ACTIVITIES. IF THE MINOR ON BEHALF OF WHOM EXECUTES THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY FAMILY MEMBERS, RELATIVES, OR OTHER GUEST MAKES A CLAIM AGAINST JBMA, THE UNDERSIGNED WILL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS JBMA FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES AND EXPENSES RELATED TO SUCH CLAIM.

4. In the event that any provision of this Agreement shall be determined to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable to any extent, the remainder shall not be impaired or otherwise affected and shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois.

 

Important Note: While the purpose and intent of training combinations with partners is to provide an environment to learn and practice, participation in such Activities may involve a wide variety of techniques including those that may result in incidental contact with any portion of the body, including the chest, buttocks and groin, while performing a technique which targets another portion of the body. 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 engaged in contact beyond the scope of training or if a Student is made uncomfortable by any training exercise or partner, the Student has a right to withdraw from such activity and should inform the instructor privately.

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By signing, You affirm that (1) You have had sufficient time to read this Agreement, (2) at Your option you have consulted with legal counsel prior to signing it, (3) You agree to be bound by its terms, (4) You have signed it freely and voluntarily without any undue influence, inducement, or guarantee being made to You, and (5) You intend Your signature to be the complete and unconditional release of JBMA’s liability, as set forth herein, to the greatest extent allowed by law.