MARACABA BJJ
Code of Conduct
•Always Be Respectful.
•When Instructor Is Demonstrating The Techniques, Students Must Sit Or Stand In Good Posture.
•Absolutely No Coaching Your Children Or Other Students During Class.
•Always Wear Your Shoes Or Flips Flops When You Are Off The Mats. No Shoes On The Mats.
•All Jewelry, Piercings*, Necklaces, Watches, Bracelets, Anklets, Plastic and Metal Hair clips, Chest Bands, Etc. Are Not Permitted On The Mats. (*Fresh Ear Lobe Piercings May Be Taped Only During the Healing Process. 6-8 Weeks. No Live Rolls.)
•If You Are Late, Please Wait For Permission From Instructor Before Getting On The Mat.
•All GI & NO GI Uniforms Must Be IBJJF Regulation Approved. Kids and Adults Alike.
•All Students Must Wear A Clean White Uniform With No Other School Or Affiliation Patches.
•Every Uniform Needs To Be Washed And Dried After Every Training Class. A Dirty GI Is A Sign Of Disrespect.
•Maintain Good Personal Hygiene. Jiu-Jitsu Is A Close Contact Sport.
•Keep Finger Nails And Toe Nails Trimmed At All Times.
•Dress Out Only In Designated Areas, Not Out In The Open.
•You Must Wear A Shirt or Rash Guard At All Times In The Academy.
•Bags Should Be Kept Either In Vehicles, In The Locker Room, And Other Designated Areas. Not On The Benches Around The Training Area.
•Do Not Attend Class If You Are Ill. Any Health Condition Which May Pose A Risk To Others Or To Yourself Please Speak With Instructor Before Participation.
•If You Sustain An Injury Notify An Instructor Immediately.
•All Phones Must Be Kept On Silent.
•Higher Ranking Belt Students Should Always Emanate How Martial Artists Should Act.
•The Belt Represents Your Commitment And Progress. Keep It On.
•Always Keep A Positive Attitude On The Mat.
•Enjoy Yourself. Jiu Jitsu Is A Life Long Practice.
Waiver
I, , the undersigned hereby waive all claims against any and all persons associated with the Maracaba BJJ, Maracaba BJJ LLC, and Andre Maracaba. I understand that I am participating in a martial art which has body contact. I understand that this form of martial arts involves choke holds, arm locks, neck cranks, ankle locks, throws, slams, punches, kicks, elbows, knees, and such which could potentially cause serious injury or even death. I assume full responsibility for all my actions during and connected to the above organization(s). I understand the risk of participating in this form of martial arts training and hereby release Maracaba BJJ, and all of its agents, employees and associates of and from any and all liability claims, demands, actions, medical bills, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or relating to any negligent or other act or omission, and/or 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 understand that in case of emergency, I hereby authorize any licensed medical personnel to perform any accepted medical assistance deemed necessary and I agree to bare the expense of any such treatment.As additional consideration for training at Maracaba BJJ, I agree that attendance and/or performance at the academy and events abroad may be photographed, filmed and/or taped and used by Maracaba BJJ for marketing purposes and I authorize the use of my image and waive compensation thereof - even if I discontinue my training at Maracaba BJJ. I acknowledge that I would like to receive correspondence from the academy by way of telephone, mail, and email. I, the undersigned, being duly aware of the risks and hazards inherent upon participating in this form of martial arts agree to all its rules, terms, and conditions. I acknowledge Dojo rules and etiquette and agree to honor and obey them. I understand that disobeying the rules may, at the discretion, result in suspension or expulsion from Maracaba BJJ and that I will not be entitled to a refund and if expelled must pay the remainder of my contract if one has been signed. In signing the foregoing release, the undersigned hereby acknowledges and represents: that he/she has read the foregoing release understands it and signs voluntarily; that he/she is over 18 years of age and of sound mind. If under 18, parent and/or legal guardian in the signing this release agrees to all of its terms and conditions.
Assumption of the Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. As a result, federal, state, and local governments and federal and state health agencies recommend social distancing and have, in many locations, prohibited the congregation of groups of people. Maracaba BJJ of Mesa, AZ has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, Maracaba BJJ cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren) will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, attending Maracaba BJJ could increase your risk and your child(ren)’s risk of contracting COVID-19.
By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that my child(ren) and I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending Maracaba BJJ and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at Maracaba BJJ may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, Maracaba BJJ employees, volunteers, and program participants and their families.
I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to my child(ren) or myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I or my child(ren) may experience or incur in connection with my child(ren)’s attendance at Maracaba BJJ or participation in Maracaba BJJ programming (“Claims”). On my behalf, and on behalf of my children, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless to Maracaba BJJ its employees, agents, and representatives, of and from the Claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of Maracaba BJJ, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any Maracaba BJJ program.
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