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WAIVER AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY

In consideration of the opportunity to participate in activities sponsored by Big Mike's BJJ LLC, I {name} have read and agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. I (Member / Parent / Legal Guardian), on behalf of myself, my heirs and next of kin, personal representatives, agents, insurers, successors and assigns (all hereinafter “Releasors”) hereby FOREVER RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE BIG MIKE’S BJJ LLC, its affiliated clubs, administrators, agents, directors, officers, state organizations, members, committees, volunteers, all employees of Big Mike’s BJJ LLC, and any and all participants, officials, referees, coaches, host clubs, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, local organizing committees (and if applicable, owners, lessors and operators of premises used to conduct any Big Mike’s BJJ LLC sanctioned event, meet, practice or activity (all hereinafter “Releasors”) from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action or losses of any kind or nature, past, present, or future, direct or consequential that I may hereafter have for PERSONAL INJURY, PERMANENT, TEMPORARY, TOTAL OR PARTIAL DISABILITY, DISFIGUREMENT, PARALYSIS AND ANY OTHER LOSSES OR DAMAGES TO PERSON OR PROPERTY OR DEATH, arising out of participation in, attendance at or traveling to and from any Big Mike’s BJJ LLC sanctioned event or activity including, but not limited LOSSES CAUSED BY [PASSIVE OR ACTIVE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASES, or hidden, latent or obvious defects in the facilities or equipment used.

2. Releasor understands and acknowledges that Big Mike’s BJJ LLC activities and the combat sports in general have inherent dangers that no amount of care, caution, training, instruction, supervision or expertise can eliminate. RELEASOR EXPRESSLY AND VOLUNTARILY ASSUMES ALL RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, PERMANENTLY, TEMPORARY, TOTAL OR PARTIAL DISABILITY, DISFIGUREMENT, PARALYSIS AND ANY OTHER LOSSES OR DAMAGES TO PERSON OR PROPERTY OF PASSIVE OR ACTIVE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES, or hidden, latent or obvious defects in the facilities or equipment used.

3. Releasor acknowledges and fully understands that each participant in any Big Mike’s BJJ LLC sanctioned event, meet, practice or activity, including Releasor, will be engaging in activities that involve risk of serious injury, including permanent, temporary, total or partial disability, disfigurement, paralysis and any other losses to person or property including death, and that severe social and economic losses may result not only from Releasor’s own actions or negligence, but from the actions, inactions or negligence of others notwithstanding the rules of play or the condition of premises or of any equipment used. Further Releasor acknowledges and fully understands that there may be other associated risks with such activities which are not known or not reasonably foreseeable at this time.

I (MEMBER / PARENT / LEGAL GUARDIAN) ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE SUFFICIENT OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE PROVISIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT AND UNDERSTANDS ITS PURPOSE, MEANING AND INTENT.

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COVID-19 LIABILITY WAIVER

I, {name} acknowledge the contagious nature of the COVID-19 virus, and that Big Mike’s BJJ LLC has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus, to the best of their abilities.

I acknowledge the risk of contracting COVID-19 

I further acknowledge that no guarantee exists regarding whether or not I may contract COVID-19. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to and/or infected by the COVID-19 virus may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, staff and other clients.

I acknowledge that I increase my risk of exposure to COVID-19 by participating in services rendered due to the close physical contact inherent in any grappling based martial art.

I acknowledge that I must comply with all set procedures to reduce the spread while in attendance.

I attest that I will refrain from attending classes if any of the following apply:

* I am experiencing any symptom of illness such as cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell.

* I have traveled internationally within the last 14 days.

* I have traveled to a highly impacted area within the United States in the last 14 days.

* I believe I have been exposed to someone with a suspected and/or confirmed case of COVID-19.

* I have been diagnosed with Coronavirus/Covid-19 by state or local public health authorities.

* I am not following all CDC recommended guidelines as much as possible, including limiting any purposeful exposure to COVID-19.

I hereby release and agree to hold Big Mike’s BJJ LLC harmless from any causes of action, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and compensation for damage to myself that may be caused by any act, or failure to act, or that may otherwise arise in any way with any services received. I understand that this release discharges the aforementioned from any liability with respect to bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment, or property damage that may arise from, or in connection to, any services received. This liability waiver and release extends to all owners, partners, and employees.

Signature:      Date: {sign_date}

SAFETY CONTRACT

Safety is paramount at Big Mike’s BJJ. In order to train, you need training partners. If you break all your training partners, you will run out of training partners. Then you won't be able to train anymore. So it behooves everyone to follow some simple safety rules.

Terminology:

1. Tori - The giver of the technique. 
2. Uke - The receiver of the technique. 
3. Submission Hold - A choke, strangle, or joint-lock 
4. Tap - To signal "I give up. You got me. You win." This can be done physically by tapping on the mat, one's own body or the body of one's opponent. This can also be done verbally with the word tap, uncle, matte, ouch, ow, etc.

The Four Rules of Submission Holds:

1. Tori promises to release the submission hold the instant Uke taps.
2. Uke promises to tap before he allows Tori to break him and/or put him to sleep.
3. Tori promises to allow Uke enough time to recognize the submission and tap before being broken and/or put to sleep.
4. If Tori suspects that Uke should be tapping, but isn't, Tori promises to call a time out, release the submission, and talk about it.

I, {name} have read, fully understand, and agree to abide by all Four Rules of Submission Holds.

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