This is a legally binding liability release, waiver, discharge and covenant not to sue (the “Release”), made by me, the undersigned, to the Electric Jiu Jitsu LLC, (the “Club”), to the instructors of the Club (the “Instructors”), to the Landlord (“Landlord”) and to the members of the Club (the “Members”).

 

I fully recognize that there are dangers and risks to which I may be exposed by joining the Club and participating in jiu-jitsu, which is a martial art and involves strenuous physical activity and extensive physical contact with other people and a mat, including but not limited to joint locks, throws, chokes, strikes, ground fighting, and other similar activity.  I acknowledge, agree and understand that fitness, sports, and martial arts activities may involve vigorous exercise and strenuous exertion and contains the risk of injury such as, (but is not limited to) minor injuries such as scrapes, strains, and bruises, as well as significant injuries such as eye injury or loss, concussions, paralysis, and even death arising from my or others use of exercise equipment and machines; injuries arising from my participation or others participation in supervised or unsupervised activities or programs; injuries and medical disorders arising from exercising such as heart attacks, strokes, broken bones, torn muscles and ligaments among others; and accidental injuries occurring within the facility or during activity conducted outside the facility.

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With full understanding of the risks involved and despite this Release, I am voluntarily joining the Club and I am willing to participate in jiu-jitsu.

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I therefore agree to assume and take upon myself all of the risks and responsibilities in any way associated with this activity. In consideration of and in return for services, facilities, and other assistance provided to me by the Club, the Instructors and the other Members in this activity, I release the Club, its agents, the Instructors, the Landlord and the Members from any and all liability, claims and actions that may arise from injury or harm to me, from my death or from damage to my property in connection with this activity. I understand that this Release covers liability, claims and actions caused entirely or in part by any acts or failures to act by the Club, its agents, the Instructors, the Landlord and the Members, including but not limited to negligence, mistake, or failure to supervise.

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I recognize that this Release means I am giving up, among other things, rights to sue the Club, its agents, the Instructors, the Landlord and the Members for injuries, damages, or losses I may incur while participating in this activity. I understand that this waiver and release applies to this visit and any and all subsequent visits. I also understand that this release binds my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, as well as myself. 

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I further agree to hold harmless and indemnify Electric Jiu Jitsu LLC for and against any claims brought on my behalf or by/on behalf of, any third party that are in any way related to my conduct, my injuries, my actions, my medical conditions, or my refusal to act.

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By signing below I acknowledge that I have read the entire Release, and know, understand, and appreciate the potential dangers associated with my participation in the Club and use of the facilities and equipment, and freely and voluntarily enter into this agreement.

 

I UNDERSTAND THAT BY SIGNING THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE I AM GIVING UP LEGAL RIGHTS OR REMEDIES THAT OTHERWISE WOULD BE AVAILABLE TO ME.