We train in a very safe and careful way in order to avoid injury, but nevertheless you should strongly consider purchasing training insurance if you want to train regularly. Purchasing your own insurance is your responsibility. We are in no way affiliated with any insurance company - however if you need any advice, please ask in class and we can tell you who we bought our own insurance from. You must always train in exactly the way that the teacher tells you to - this is a martial art, not a sport, there are no rules and the techniques we study are dangerous by design so they must be studied carefully. You must always respect the health of your training partner, as they will respect yours. Part of training is pushing you gradually beyond your established limits, but you will never be asked to do something you honestly feel is beyond you in this class.
In addition, by participating in training at this dojo, you agree that you are of sound mind and body and physically resilient enough to participate in a normal way. You will not be asked to do anything you are uncomfortable with, but you understand that progression will involve some hardship, and you accept that as a part of the process. If you are in any doubt as to the state of your health, you must consult a physician before starting training. You must also inform the instructor of any prior injuries or other health problems you have that may impact your training. Training will always be conducted with maximum care - the teacher's absolute priority is the safety of his students. In return, you agree to take responsibility for keeping your own insurance up to date, and you assume complete responsibility for all risk and all consequences of your training both negative and positive. You understand that martial arts training is potentially dangerous and you permanently release the club and everyone in it of all responsibility for any injury or loss experienced.
By viewing or participating in a class at this dojo, you agree that the techniques and ideas presented in the training are to be used to protect your life or the life of another, and are to be employed with the maximum possible care and compassion for all life including the life of an attacker. You also permanently release the club and everyone in it of all responsibility for any consequences that arise from you being required to use your training in this way.
