The use of the term student is referring to anyone who participates in Training with Combat Athletics Academy, which could be an adult, male or female.
1.0: Change of time/cancellation of class.
Combat Athletics Academy reserves the right to change the time of any class for any reason. In the unlikely event that a class is cancelled for any reason, a refund would not usually be offered, although the student is welcome to attend another class in that week.
1.1: By agreeing to these Terms and Conditions, it is understood that changes may be made to the time or the cancellation of classes.
2.0: Payment
Payment will be made monthly via Direct Debit on the same day of each calendar month. Should you refuse to pay within one month then you forfeit the students right to participate in training, and the student will unfortunately not be allowed to train with us until all payments and fees have been paid.
2.1: Should you require to cancel your membership with us, just feel free to pop us an email. Please note that we require 30 days notice for cancellations.
2.2: It is your responsibility to ensure class fees are paid on time, failure to do so will result in no entry to the club.
2.3: Fees and memberships are non-refundable
2.4: Monthly class fees and the amount of class sessions cannot be “carried over” if unused.
2.5: By agreeing to these terms and conditions, I hereby agree that Combat Athletics Academy has the right to refuse service to those who are not up to date with payments, as well as for those who continually make late payments & I understand that there is a 30 days notice period.
3.0: Disobedience
We reserve the right to discontinue training for any student that we deem as persistently disobedient. Should we feel we are unable to control the students behaviour, and that behaviour is detrimental to the other students training, then we will be in contact and you will be dismissed from further lessons. Discipline is embedded in the culture of martial arts, and is required for training.
3.1: By agreeing to these Terms and Conditions, I hereby understand that should a student's behaviour be uncontrollable, then they will be dismissed from future lessons.
4.0: Image Consent
We would like to take pictures, and occasionally video the students performing their Martial Arts for promotional and advertising purposes. The photos will always be appropriate, and available for the customer to view upon request. The images, be they photo or video, will be stored in a safe and secure place.
4.1: I hereby grant permission to Combat Athletics Academy the use of the student’s image, likeness and voice, recorded in digital format, without payment. I understand the images and film may be edited, exhibited and distributed through any media that Combat Athletics Academy sees fit.
5.0: Personal Belongings
We cannot be held responsible for any personal belongings lost or stolen during a training session. It is strongly advised that anything of value be left at home.
6.0: Health and Safety
Should the student suffer from any of the following medical problems, please consult with your doctor to ensure that intense physical exercise will not pose a problem to the student. In addition, please inform us via email so that we may take a note. We must be informed of any conditions before any instruction is carried out.
- Back problems
- Any illness or injury that may be aggravated by exercise
- Head injuries
- Dizziness, or loss of unconsciousness during exercise
- High cholesterol
- Joint problems, such as arthritis, that is aggravated by exercise
- Chest pains or Heart disease
- Any prescription medication being taken
- A heart condition
- Any conditions that restrict blood flow
- Diabetes or any other metabolic diseases
- High or low blood pressure
- Difficulty breathing, Asthma or Lung Disease.
- Any known contagious conditions
- Allergies
- Pregnancy
6.1: Should the student suffer from anything on this list, please inform the instructor immediately to discuss what action should be taken to ensure safety and well-being. It is advised that you consult a doctor if you suffer with any of these conditions before participating to ensure it is safe.
6.2: By agreeing to these terms and conditions, I agree that I have consulted a doctor recently and the doctor has agreed it is safe. I also agree that I have informed the instructor or Combat Athletics Academy of any medical problem the you have, and that I choose to continue in this class at my own risk. I hereby agree that I would like to participate in what can be intense physical exercise, including, but not limited to, running, stretching, aerobic and resistance exercise, all of which can result in injury or in incredibly unlikely circumstances, death.
7.0: Data Protection
It is necessary for the purpose of providing you with advice and support in relation to our facilities to hold certain data concerning your identity, contact details and general health on files. By agreeing to these terms you are expressly consenting to Combat Athletics Academy having authority to keep this data for the duration of your membership to the Club and for up to two years afterwards (or, if membership is refused for any reason, for the period of two years from the date you complete this form) to assist us in providing you with the best possible service. For the avoidance of doubt, by joining up for membership you are not affecting any of your rights under the Data Protection Act 1998.
8.0: Agreement and Liability Waiver
I hereby agree to the following:
1. I am fully aware that the Martial Arts used will be unarmed combat, and that semi contact will be used during the session, which could result in accidental injuries. These injuries could include bruises, abrasions, broken bones and cartilage, concussion, organ damage, or extremely unlikely circumstances, death.
2. I understand that no one at Combat Athletics Academy has given the student the authority to use any of the techniques taught to the student on any person other than in training, matches, or demonstrations, where the student and the instructor have agreed that they are sufficiently trained and qualified to do so. I also understand that the student does not have the authority to demonstrate their martial arts outside of the lesson, or in the absence of an instructor.
3. After having fully read the risks however unlikely to injury and death, I hereby waive my right to a lawsuit in the extremely unlikely event of injury or death during a lesson with Combat Athletics Academy, or outside of the lesson while using the Martial Arts taught.
4. I hereby agree that no legal action shall be taken up Combat Athletics Academy, its owners, operators, officers, employees, instructors, students, agents, or any other connections that Combat Athletics Academy has.