RHALAN GRACIE ACADEMY OF JIU JITSU
PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE OF LIABILITY & MEDIA CONSENT
This Participant Agreement, Assumption of Risk, Release of Liability and Media Consent (“Agreement”) is entered into as of the date signed below by:
RGGT ENTERPRISES LLC, RHALAN GRACIE ACADEMY, RHALAN GRACIE, and any affiliated entities, instructors, Gracie family members, owners, officers, directors, employees, independent contractors, agents, partners, vendors, volunteers, representatives, successors and assigns (collectively, “Company”)
and
Participant (or Parent/Legal Guardian if Participant is a minor).
Company and Participant are collectively referred to as the “Parties.”
1. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF INHERENT RISK
Participant understands and acknowledges that Jiu-Jitsu, martial arts training, sparring, grappling, self-defense training, strength and conditioning, competitions, and use of facilities and equipment (collectively, the “Activities”) are inherently dangerous and physically demanding activities that involve known and unknown risks.
These risks include, but are not limited to:
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Cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns, sprains, strains
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Broken bones and fractures
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Joint injuries and ligament tears
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Concussions and traumatic brain injuries
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Eye injuries or loss of vision
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Neck and spinal injuries
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Paralysis
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Transmission of bacterial or viral infections (including but not limited to MRSA, staph, influenza, COVID-19 or other communicable diseases)
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Permanent disability
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Death
Participant acknowledges that injury may result from:
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The actions, negligence, or inaction of Participant or others
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Improper technique or failure to follow instruction
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Equipment malfunction
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Facility conditions
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Close physical contact inherent in martial arts
Participant voluntarily assumes ALL RISKS, known and unknown, foreseeable and unforeseeable, even if arising from the NEGLIGENCE of the Company.
2. EXPRESS RELEASE OF LIABILITY (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE)
To the fullest extent permitted by California law, Participant, on behalf of themselves and their heirs, assigns, personal representatives, spouses, and next of kin, hereby:
RELEASES, WAIVES, DISCHARGES, AND COVENANTS NOT TO SUE the Company from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, losses, liabilities, or expenses of any kind, including claims arising from:
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Personal injury
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Property damage
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Illness
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Disability
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Death
INCLUDING CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE COMPANY.
This release applies to all claims arising out of or related to participation in the Activities or presence on Company premises.
Participant understands this is a complete and unconditional release of liability to the maximum extent allowed under California law.
3. HEALTH REPRESENTATION
Participant represents and warrants:
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They are in good physical condition.
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They have no medical condition that would prevent safe participation.
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They will consult a physician if they have concerns.
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They will immediately stop participation if experiencing dizziness, pain, illness, or distress.
Participant agrees not to attend training if experiencing symptoms of contagious illness.
Participant assumes all risks related to exposure to communicable diseases.
4. INDEMNIFICATION
Participant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or attorney’s fees arising out of:
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Participant’s actions or omissions
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Participant’s breach of this Agreement
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Any claim brought by or on behalf of a minor Participant
5. MEDIA RELEASE & USE OF LIKENESS
Participant grants Company irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide rights to:
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Photograph, film, record, and capture Participant’s image, voice, likeness, and name
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Use such media for advertising, promotional, educational, commercial, or lawful purposes
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Edit, reproduce, distribute, publish, display, or broadcast in any media now known or later developed
Participant waives any right to compensation, inspection, or approval of such media.
Participant releases Company from claims of:
6. CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE §1542 WAIVER
Participant expressly waives the protections of California Civil Code Section 1542, which states:
“A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release…”
Participant acknowledges understanding this waiver and voluntarily relinquishes all unknown claims.
7. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
8. GOVERNING LAW & VENUE
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.
Any legal action shall be filed exclusively in the appropriate court located in Los Angeles County, California, and the Parties consent to personal jurisdiction therein.
The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.
9. VOLUNTARY EXECUTION
Participant acknowledges:
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They have read this Agreement carefully.
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They fully understand its terms.
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They understand they are giving up substantial legal rights.
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They are signing freely and voluntarily.
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No oral representations have been made altering this Agreement.
Participant intends this document to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
Printed Name: {name}
Date of Birth: {dob}
Address: {address}
Phone: {phone}
Emergency Contact Name & Phone: {contact_name} {contact_phone} {contact_relation}
Known Physical Limitations / Medical Conditions:
Signature of Participant:
Date: {sign_date}
PARENT / LEGAL GUARDIAN CONSENT (FOR MINORS UNDER 18)
I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor Participant. I consent to the minor’s participation and agree to all terms of this Agreement on behalf of myself and the minor. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Company from any claims brought by or on behalf of the minor.
Printed Name of Parent/Guardian:
Signature:
Date: {sign_date}
Rhalan Gracie Academy
