Easley Grappling Club:

Note: Classes may consist of high impact exercises; if there is any condition(s) which precludes certain exercises, it is your responsibility to inform your instructor promptly.

STATEMENT OF HEALTH: Member acknowledges that he/she has no physical impairment (except those noted herein) and that the activities offered by this studio inherently involve the possibility of injury, financial loss or death. Member knowingly and voluntarily assumes the sole risk, liability and the full responsibility for such injury, financial loss or death resulting from the use of the studio’s facilities, equipment and/or instructions, even if such injury is caused by negligence. As additional consideration for the membership, Member does hereby for Member, Member’s heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, release, acquit and forever discharge Easley Grappling Club, its employees, agents, contractors, trainers, principals, servants, executors, administrators, successors, insurers, insurer’s agents, and all other loss of services, expenses, compensation whatsoever, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, anticipated or unanticipated, which the member may have or which may hereafter accrue on account of or in any way growing out of the use of the gym, its facilities or equipment including any injury, financial loss or death, by Member or guest. I understand that I have been advised to consult a physician prior to commencement of my weight and/or cardio training program to ensure my state of wellness to participate in such strenuous activities. Furthermore, I understand my trainer does not hold him/herself out to be a licensed physician.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I, the Client, understand that I am personally responsible for my actions while participating in my assigned training program, and I waive the responsibility of the instructor(s) and Easley Grappling Club if I should incur any injury as a result of my own negligence. I understand that I may suffer bodily injury, and/or death, and/or loss of property and I acknowledge that serious accidents may occur during activities which I may participate in, including Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Wrestling, Sparring, Fighting, Aerobic Exercise, Weight Training, Kickboxing, Boxing, and all activities of sport, Martial Arts or non-related activities taking place in connection with Easley Grappling Club, and I assume all risk as a participant and/or spectator, and/or bystander.

LIABILITY WAIVER: In consideration for being committed by instructor to participate in these physical activities and to use the facilities of Easley Grappling Club. I, the Client, hereby agree that I, my assignees, heirs, distributes, guardians, and legal representatives will not make a claim against, sue, or attach the property of any Easley Grappling Club, its employee(s) or owner(s), for injury or damage resulting from the negligence or other acts, howsoever, caused by any employee, agent or assistant of Easley Grappling Club, or any of its affiliated organizations as a result of my participation in a weight and/or cardio training program. I, the Client, hereby release and hold Trainer and Easley Grappling Club harmless from all actions, claims, or demands that I, my assignees, heirs, distributes, guardians, and legal representative(s) now have or may hereafter have for injury or damage resulting from my participation in martial arts, weight and/or cardio training program.

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. Easley Grappling Club has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, Easley Grappling Club cannot guarantee that you will not become infected with COVID-19. Furthermore, attending classes could increase your risk of contracting COVID-19. By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending classes at Easley Grappling Club 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 Easley Grappling Club may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, Easley Grappling Club employees, volunteers, coaches and class participants and their families.

I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I may experience or incur in connection with my attendance at Easley Grappling Club. On my behalf, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless of Easley Grappling Club 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 Easley Grappling Club, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any Easley Grappling Club programs.

I certify that I have read and understand the terms of this Agreement and will comply with the contents herein.

If the participant is under 18 years of age, a Parent/Guardian signature is required below.