ASSUMPTION OF RISK – MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING

This document forms part of the Praetorian MMA Membership Terms and is incorporated by reference into the Membership Terms Acknowledgement & Agreement.

Martial arts training, like all physical sports and activities, carries an inherent risk of injury. Before participating in any class at Praetorian MMA, it is important that you fully understand and accept these risks.

While instructors at Praetorian MMA take all reasonable steps to provide a safe training environment and to minimise risk wherever possible, certain dangers are unavoidable due to the physical and contact-based nature of martial arts training.

Training at Praetorian MMA may include disciplines such as Karate, Boxing, Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Grappling, Judo, Wrestling, and associated martial-arts-based fitness and conditioning. Participation in these activities may involve risks including, but not limited to, slips, trips, sprains, falls, cuts, abrasions, bruising, swelling, strains, contact injuries, concussion, fractures, or other injuries.

Although serious injuries are uncommon, they can occur.

You acknowledge that you always have the right to stop training at any time and that you are under no obligation to perform any technique, drill, or exercise if you feel uncomfortable or unsafe.

You are encouraged to speak with an instructor at any time if you have concerns about training activities or the risks involved.

By participating in training at Praetorian MMA, you confirm that you understand the nature of martial arts training and voluntarily accept the inherent risks associated with participation.

Membership Terms & Conditions

Praetorian MMA

This document forms part of the Praetorian MMA Membership Terms and is incorporated by reference into the Membership Terms Acknowledgement & Agreement.

1. Introduction

These Membership Terms & Conditions govern membership, training, and participation in activities provided by Praetorian MMA, operated by 1D Printing Ltd (Company No. 16280629), trading as Praetorian MMA, 176 Nobes Avenue, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0HY.

These terms apply where the member is a consumer under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.

2. Membership Registration

• All members must complete a registration process prior to participating in training.

• This includes providing accurate personal information, emergency contact details, and completion of required membership documents.

• Membership is personal and non-transferable.

• We reserve the right to refuse or terminate membership at our discretion.

3. Membership Fees & Payments

• Membership fees are payable in advance by an approved payment method.

• Failure to maintain payments may result in suspension of access until resolved.

• Membership fees are non-transferable.

• Membership fees are non-refundable except where required by law.

3.1 Cancellations

• Membership cancellations must be requested before the 20th day of the month to avoid payment being taken on the 1st of the following month.

• Cancellation requests made after this date will take effect the following month.

• No refunds are issued for part-used membership periods.

4. Refunds

• Refunds are not provided for missed sessions.

• Refunds for injury or illness may be considered at the club’s discretion with appropriate medical evidence.

• Where a statutory 14-day cooling-off period applies and no training has taken place, a refund may be issued in accordance with consumer law.

5. Classes & Schedule Changes

• Timetables, instructors, and class formats may be amended where reasonably required.

• Classes may occasionally be cancelled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances.

• Where a class is cancelled by the club, reasonable alternatives may be offered where possible. This does not automatically entitle members to refunds.

6. Private Lessons

• Private lessons must be cancelled with at least 24 hours’ notice to reschedule.

• Late cancellations or non-attendance may result in the full lesson fee being charged.

7. Conduct, Safety & Participation

• All members must comply with:

  • Club Rules

  • Assumption of Risk – Martial Arts Training

  • Health Declaration & Consent Form (PAR-Q)

  • Safeguarding Policies

• Failure to comply may result in suspension or termination of membership without refund.

8. Photography & Media

• Photography or video recording may occur for promotional or educational purposes.

• Media usage is subject to separate consent arrangements.

• Members may opt out by notifying the club in writing.

9. Data Protection

• Praetorian MMA complies with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

• Personal data is used solely for membership administration, safety, and communication.

• Data will not be shared with third parties unless required by law.

10. Complaints

• Concerns should be raised informally with an instructor or management where possible.

• Formal complaints must be submitted in writing.

• Safeguarding concerns may be escalated to the appropriate governing body where required.

11. Amendments

We reserve the right to update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. Continued membership constitutes acceptance of the most current version.

12. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, and any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

CLUB RULES

This document forms part of the Praetorian MMA Membership Terms and is incorporated by reference into the Membership Terms Acknowledgement & Agreement.

We value all those who train with, work for, or interact with our club. To ensure a safe, respectful, and professional environment, the following rules apply to all members and visitors. These rules are designed to be fair, clear, and based on common sense.

• Everyone has the right to be treated with dignity, respect, and consideration. Any behaviour that undermines this standard may result in removal from a class or the club.

• Safety is our number one priority. If you have any concerns regarding your own safety or the safety of others, you must inform an instructor immediately.

• Never attempt any exercise, technique, or movement that you are not comfortable or confident performing.

• Train at your own pace. If a class feels too fast, if you do not understand a technique, or if you become overly fatigued, inform an instructor straight away.

• Techniques taught at the club must only be used in the defence of yourself or others where legally justified.

• It is your responsibility to arrive on time, fit to train, and prepared to participate.

• Any existing injury, illness, or medical condition must be disclosed to the instructor before training.

• If you sustain an injury during a class, notify an instructor immediately so appropriate first aid and incident recording can be completed.

• Good hygiene is mandatory. Clean training attire, personal cleanliness, trimmed nails, and appropriate footwear are required at all times.

• Swearing, smoking, alcohol consumption, drug use, bullying, harassment, or any form of abusive or anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated.

• Filming or photographing within the club is not permitted without prior consent from the instructor and all individuals involved.

• Instructors have final authority to determine whether a member is fit to train, whether rules have been breached, and what action is appropriate.

If you are unsure about any of the above rules, you should speak with an instructor before training. These rules may be updated from time to time, and it is your responsibility to remain familiar with the most current version.

This document forms part of the Praetorian MMA Membership Terms & Conditions.

Members must complete this form honestly before participating in training.

Personal Details

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Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)

Regular physical activity is generally safe for most people. However, certain medical conditions may require guidance from a healthcare professional before participating in intense physical training.

Please answer the following questions honestly.

Has a doctor ever advised you not to participate in strenuous physical activity or combat sports?

Yes No

Do you currently have a medical condition, injury, or illness that may affect your ability to safely participate in martial arts training?

Yes No

Are you aware of any other health reason why you should not participate in intense physical activity?

Yes No

Additional Medical Information

If you answered YES to any of the questions above, please provide further details.

Medical Guidance

If you answered YES to any of the questions above, you are advised to consult a medical professional before participating in training.

Members with asthma must ensure they have a clearly labelled inhaler available during training.

Members must inform a coach of any medical conditions that may affect training.

Praetorian MMA reserves the right to request clarification where necessary to ensure the safety of all participants.

Hygiene & Injury Declaration

Combat sports involve close contact training. To protect the health and safety of all members, Praetorian MMA requires strict hygiene standards.

I confirm that:

• I will maintain good personal hygiene before attending training
• I will keep fingernails and toenails trimmed and clean
• I will wear clean training clothing and equipment
• I will not train with open wounds, skin infections, or contagious conditions such as ringworm or staph
• I will inform a coach if I believe I may have a contagious skin condition
• Coaches may refuse participation in training if a hygiene or health concern is identified

In addition:

• I will not train if an existing injury may worsen
• I will inform a coach if I am returning from injury

I confirm and agree {checkbox required}

Combat Sports Risk Acknowledgement

I understand that training at Praetorian MMA may include:

• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi and No-Gi grappling)
• Mixed Martial Arts training
• Kickboxing and striking drills
• Wrestling and takedowns
• Submission holds and joint locks
• Controlled sparring

These activities involve physical contact and exertion and carry inherent risk including:

• sprains and strains
• joint injuries
• collisions or falls
• bruising or minor injuries

I acknowledge and accept these risks.

I confirm and agree {checkbox required}

Tap-Out & Submission Safety Acknowledgement

During grappling, submission training, and MMA sparring, techniques may include joint locks, chokeholds, and positional control.

I acknowledge that:

• I must tap immediately when caught in a submission
• A tap may be communicated by tapping my partner, tapping the mat, or verbally signalling
• I am responsible for tapping early to avoid injury
• My training partner is expected to release the technique immediately once a tap is given

I understand that failing to tap or communicate clearly may result in injury.

I confirm and agree {checkbox required}

Contact & Sparring Acknowledgement

Some classes may involve controlled contact and sparring, including striking used in Kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts training.

I understand that:

• Training may include punches, kicks, grappling exchanges and positional sparring
• Sparring is supervised by coaches and conducted under controlled conditions
• Protective equipment may be required
• I may choose not to participate in sparring if I feel uncomfortable

I understand that contact training carries a risk of injury.

I confirm and agree {checkbox required}

Participant Responsibility Declaration

I understand that martial arts training involves strenuous physical activity and physical contact.

I confirm that:

• I have completed this questionnaire honestly
• I take responsibility for monitoring my own physical condition during training
• I will stop training and inform a coach if I feel unwell, dizzy, faint, or experience pain or injury
• Praetorian MMA coaches are not medical professionals and cannot assess my medical fitness to train

I accept responsibility for my participation in training.

I confirm and agree {checkbox required}

Health Declaration

I confirm that the information provided in this form is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

I agree to inform Praetorian MMA if my medical condition or health status changes.

I confirm and agree {checkbox required}

Data Storage Consent (GDPR)

I consent to Praetorian MMA securely storing this information for administrative, safety, and safeguarding purposes.

This information will only be accessed by authorised staff and will not be shared with third parties unless required by law.

I consent {checkbox required}

Photography & Media Consent

I consent to photographs or video recordings of myself or my child being taken during training sessions, gradings, or events.

These may be used for Praetorian MMA promotional purposes including:

• the Praetorian MMA website
• social media
• club promotional materials

Yes No

Parent / Guardian Consent (Members Under 18)

If the participant is under the age of 18, this section must be completed by a parent or legal guardian.

I confirm that:

• I am the parent or legal guardian of the participant
• I give permission for them to participate in martial arts training
• I understand the risks associated with combat sports training
• I have completed this form accurately on their behalf

I confirm and agree

Agreement

By completing this document I confirm that:

• The information provided is truthful
• I understand the risks associated with martial arts training
• I agree to the safety and hygiene standards of Praetorian MMA

I confirm and agree {checkbox required}

Promotional Membership Agreement

Praetorian MMA

This document forms part of the Praetorian MMA Membership Terms and is incorporated by reference into the Membership Terms Acknowledgement & Agreement where a Promotional Membership is applied.

1. Purpose of the Promotional Membership

This Promotional Membership is offered by Praetorian MMA to provide new members with a limited free training period, during which the member is granted unlimited access to all classes available on the timetable, subject to age, experience, safeguarding requirements, and club policies.

The Promotional Membership has no cash value and cannot be exchanged or transferred.

2. New Members Only

This Promotional Membership is strictly available to new members only.

A new member is defined as an individual who has not previously held an active membership, trial membership, or promotional membership with Praetorian MMA.

By accepting this Promotional Membership, the member confirms that they meet the eligibility criteria.

3. One-Time Promotional Offer

This Promotional Membership is a one-time offer and may only be used once per individual.

Individuals who have previously taken part in any free trial, promotional period, or introductory offer are not eligible to participate again, regardless of the length of time since their previous involvement with the club.

4. Exclusion from Other Promotions

Acceptance of this Promotional Membership excludes the member from participating in any additional free trials, discounted memberships, or future promotional offers, unless explicitly stated in writing by Praetorian MMA.

5. Training Access During the Promotional Period

During the promotional period, the member is entitled to unlimited access to classes, subject to:

• Class capacity limits

• Age and experience suitability

• Coach discretion

• Club Rules, safeguarding policies, and timetable availability

Praetorian MMA reserves the right to restrict access to specific sessions where safety, experience level, or safeguarding considerations apply.

6. Individual Use Only

This Promotional Membership is issued to one individual only and is strictly non-transferable.

The membership may not be shared, transferred, or used by any other person under any circumstances.

7. End of Promotional Period

At the conclusion of the promotional period (as defined at the point of sign-up), continued training requires the member to transition to a standard paid membership.

There is no obligation to continue membership. Training access will cease at the end of the promotional period unless a paid membership is activated.

8. Right to Withdraw or Terminate

Praetorian MMA reserves the right to withdraw or terminate a Promotional Membership at any time in cases of:

• Misconduct

• Misuse of the offer

• Breach of Club Rules or policies

• Failure to meet eligibility requirements

Pathway Membership Terms & Commitment Agreement

Praetorian MMA

This document forms part of the Praetorian MMA Membership Terms and is incorporated by reference into the Membership Terms Acknowledgement & Agreement.

1. Overview

Praetorian MMA offers structured Pathway Membership packages designed to provide focused development over a fixed commitment period.

Pathway Membership options include:

• Junior Pathway (ages 6–10)

• Teen Pathway (ages 11–16)

• Adult Pathway (17+)

Each Pathway package provides structured access to training and may include a customised starter pack specific to the selected pathway.

By enrolling in a Pathway Membership, the member (or parent/legal guardian where applicable) agrees to the terms set out below.

2. Fixed Commitment Period

All Pathway Memberships are subject to a minimum commitment of three (3) consecutive calendar months from the agreed start date.

The membership:

• Cannot be cancelled, reduced, or paused during this commitment period except where required by law.

• Remains payable in full regardless of attendance.

Non-attendance, change of circumstances, holidays, relocation, or personal preference do not remove the payment obligation.

3. Payment Obligation

Pathway Membership fees are payable for the full three-month commitment period.

Where payments are collected monthly, the member (or parent/guardian where applicable) remains contractually responsible for all payments covering the entire commitment period.

Suspension of access due to non-payment does not remove the obligation to complete the agreed payment term.

Any outstanding payments remain due and payable.

4. Starter Pack Provision & Conditional Benefit

Certain Pathway Memberships include a customised starter pack. This may include branded or personalised apparel, belts, rashguards, or other training materials relevant to the selected pathway.

The starter pack is provided on the basis that the member commits to the full three-month Pathway term.

Due to the customised and personalised nature of these items:

• They cannot be resold or reused by the club.

• They hold no resale value to Praetorian MMA once issued.

If the Pathway Membership is terminated early by the member (other than where cancellation is required by law), Praetorian MMA reserves the right to recover the reasonable retail value of the starter pack issued.

The retail value applicable to the selected Pathway package will be clearly stated at the point of enrolment.

This amount may be:

• Charged as a separate sum; or

• Added to any outstanding balance due.

This provision represents cost recovery for goods supplied and is not a penalty.

5. Refunds

Payments made under a Pathway Membership are non-refundable except where required by law.

No refunds will be issued for:

• Missed sessions

• Voluntary early withdrawal

• Change of circumstances

• Partial months

Where a statutory cooling-off period applies and no training has taken place, cancellation rights will be honoured in accordance with consumer law.

6. Early Termination by the Club

Praetorian MMA reserves the right to terminate a Pathway Membership in cases of:

• Breach of Club Rules

• Misconduct

• Non-payment

• Safeguarding concerns

In such cases, payments already made will not be refunded.

7. Structure of Pathway Membership

The Pathway Membership is a fixed-term promotional structure which may be administered through the club’s standard membership system.

For administrative purposes, the member may be assigned to the appropriate Junior, Teen, or Adult membership category during the Pathway period. This does not alter the fixed three-month commitment or payment obligation.

At the end of the three-month commitment period, the membership will either:

• Expire automatically; or

• Continue as a standard rolling membership, if agreed.

Any transition will be clearly communicated prior to the end of the fixed term.

8. Parent / Guardian Agreement (For Members Under 18)

Where the Pathway Membership is for a member under the age of 18, this agreement must be entered into by a parent or legal guardian.

By enrolling a minor in a Pathway Membership, the parent or legal guardian:

• Confirms they have legal authority to enter into this agreement on behalf of the minor.

• Accepts full financial responsibility for all payments due under the three-month commitment period.

• Accepts responsibility for ensuring the minor complies with:

  • Club Rules

  • Safeguarding Policies

  • Assumption of Risk

  • Health Declaration & Consent Form (PAR-Q)

  • All referenced membership documents.

• Acknowledges that the three-month fixed commitment applies in full and cannot be cancelled or reduced during the commitment period except where required by law.

• Accepts that the Starter Pack Provision & Conditional Benefit clause applies in full.

The parent or legal guardian understands that this is a binding agreement and that payment obligations remain enforceable regardless of the minor’s attendance or change of circumstances.

9. Acknowledgement

By signing the Membership Terms Acknowledgement & Agreement, the member (or parent/legal guardian where applicable) confirms that they have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Pathway Membership Terms & Commitment Agreement.