I, the undersigned hereby waive all claims against any and all persons associated with RALPH GRACIE GEORGETOWN. I understand that I am participating in an activity, which has body contact. I understand that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, with or without the Kimono/Gi involves chokeholds, arm locks, cranks, ankle/knee locks, throws, slams, and other activities that are excessively physical and may cause extreme pain. I assume full responsibility for all my actions while participating in any of the programs with Ralph Gracie Georgetown. I understand the risk of participating in this form of training/martial arts and hereby Waive and Release RALPH GRACIE GEORGETOWN and all of its agents, employees and associates from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, medical bills and causes of actions whatsoever arising out of or relating to any negligent or other act or omission, and or any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by the undersigned or any property of the undersigned in participating in this form of training.
I, the undersigned also state that I am in good physical condition and know of no reason why I cannot train in this form of training. I have been advised that I should consult with a physician before participating any physical conditioning or martial arts program. I understand that in case of emergency, I hereby authorize any licensed medical personnel to perform any excepted medical assistance deemed necessary and I agree to bear the expense of any such treatment.
As additional consideration for training at the RALPH GRACIE GEORGETOWN, I agree that my attendance and or performance at the Academy and abroad at events maybe photograph, filmed and/or taped and used by RALPH GRACIE GEORGETOWN for marketing purposes and out the rise the use of my image and I waive any compensation thereof-even if I discontinue my training at the RALPH GRACIE GEORGETOWN. I acknowledge that I would like to receive correspondence from the Academy via telephone, mail, and email.
I, the undersigned, being duly aware of the risks and hazards inherent upon participating in this form of training and martial arts agree to all its rules, terms, and conditions. In signing the foregoing release, the undersigned hereby acknowledges and represents that he/she has read the foregoing release, understands it and signs it voluntarily; that he/she is over 18 years of age and of sound mind. If under 18, a parent/legal guardian in signing this release agrees to all terms and conditions.