Thank you for your interest in a free trial class at TBJJA Fort Campbell. For safety purposes, please complete the waiver below prior to your first class or orientation training event.

WAIVER - Read Carefully Before Signing!

The undersigned acknowledges the inherent danger of close contact combat sports, and the risks involved in the participation and practice of martial arts.

The undersigned agrees that TBJJAFC, its agents, members, instructors (including but not limited to those volunteering, those acting as independent contractors, etc.) and employees, will NOT be responsible for accidents, injuries, or diseases of any kind, whether they were caused by or attributable to their negligence of any kind. The undersigned will indemnity and hold harmless TBJJA Fort Campbell LLC, its agents, members, instructors, and employees (collectively the "RELEASEES"), against all damage, loss or expense they or any of them incur as the result of any claim or action which may at any time be made or instituted against any of them.

GYM FACILITY RULES – 

1. I agree to abide by all rules and regulations of TBJJA Fort Campbell as they appear in this Agreement, whether now in effect or to become effective at a future date. All signs posted in the gym or on the premises shall be considered a part of the rules and regulations.
2. Checking in during every visit is required by using your membership pin code on any of the touchscreen kiosks, by using our website (www.TBJJAFortCampbell.com), by using the GymDesk APP on your phone, or by showing your ID to our front desk manager each time you enter the gym to train.
3. Profile Photos are required for all members (this helps reduce non-members using member’s codes).
4. Students are expected to leave the premises by closing time.
5. No overly loud or abusive language is permitted.
6. No overly aggressive behavior is allowed. Clothing with abusive language, images, or graphics which are not ‘family friendly’ are also prohibited.
7. No alcohol or drugs are allowed on the premises.
8. No adjustments to the televisions, music speakers, heater, air conditioner, fans or other equipment will be made by Members without Staff approval.
9. Hygiene: Students will ensure their equipment (Gi, rashguard, etc…) is properly cleaned after EVERY training session. Students should bathe and apply deodorant BEFORE every training session. Students will keep their finger and toe nails trimmed at all times. NO SHOES will be allowed on the mats, and shoes WILL be worn when exiting the mats (especially to the bathrooms). No jewelry will be worn on the mats – rubber wedding rings, and medical devices can be worn with Instructor’s approval.
10. Cups, papers, bottles, and trash must be disposed of in the proper receptacles provided following each training session.
11. Excessive smells are not allowed. Body odor, perfume, pet smells, smoke, etc.
12. Children under 10 MUST be supervised in the Gym while not actively training on the mat space.
13. Adhere to posted signs around the gym facilities.
14. Cell phone use must be non-disruptive to other members. Cell phones or other photographic or video recording devices are not allowed to be used in the locker room. Personal audio or video devices must be played privately through headphones.
15. Anyone using TBJJA Fort Campbell facilities or present on the TBJJA Fort Campbell premises must identify themselves upon request by staff.
16. Inappropriate behavior is not tolerated. These behaviors include, but are not limited to: excessive abusive language, overt disrespect of other members, techniques applied with overly quick or egregious movements (e.g. ripping the submission), purposefully executing banned/unsafe moves (e.g. jumping to closed guard, scissor take-downs, heel hooks in Gi, eye-gouging, etc…), unwanted sexual advances jokes or comments, inappropriate touching, habitually leaving the training spaces dirty, etc… Any of these behaviors may may result in immediate termination of membership without a refund.
17. No sale, distribution, or promotion of prescription or non-prescription drugs.
18. No personal notice, advertising, or other literature for distribution, is allowed unless cleared by the Gym Manager.
19. Members are not allowed to privately train or give private instruction to other members while on TBJJA Fort Campbell Property without Lead Instructor’s approval.
20.  No loitering in locker rooms.

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BJJ TRAINING RULES - 

1. ‍If it hurts, tap.
2. Any Member can ASK any other Member to 'roll' during sparing sessions - regardless of belt rank. Any Member can also politely refuse to roll with any other Member (without giving a reason) - regardless of belt rank.
3. Members must wear clean, serviceable, and appropriate training gear. Men and women will wear rash guards (or another appropriate top covering) at all times while training, to include Gi and No-Gi instructional events.
4. Swimsuits, underwear, offensive attire, spats with no shorts (for men), rash guards with no sports bra (for women), Gis with non-serviceable rips or holes, and shorts with pockets (for No-Gi) are not allowed on the mats.
5. Finger and toes nails will be trimmed as short as possible to prevent unintentional skin scratches, infections, and nail breaks.
6. No jewelry will be worn on the mats – rubber wedding rings, and medical devices can be worn with Instructor’s approval.
7. Students with open (or actively healing) sores, bumps, and/or skin lesions that cannot be adequately covered with a bandage, brace, or by taping will refrain from training until they can do so safely.
8. Students will perform adequate personal hygiene BEFORE training – to include showering, brushing teeth, and application of deodorant.
9.  Food and drinks are NOT allowed on the mat training space.
10. NO SHOES will be allowed on the mat training space. Shoes WILL be worn while off the mat, ESPECIALLY while using the restroom.
11. Students will bow on/off when entering or exiting the mat training area to show respect and humility to the hard work done on them.
12. All members will treat other members, TBJJA Fort Campbell Staff, and Instructors with respect and dignity, and communicate to the Instructor(s) any of the following observed behaviors:
    1. Students will avoid any excessive or egregious force or contact, beyond what the training/technique requires.
    2. Students will immediately stop any activity and/or technique the participant considers unsafe and/or imprudent.
    3. Students will notify the Instructor(s) if the participant is uncomfortable, unable to practice a specific technique, train with a specific person, or has issues with any other aspect(s) of the practice.
13. Follow personal hygiene accordance with CDC and/or local government guidelines, especially while actively training at the Academy
14. Abuse of any equipment will not be tolerated.
15. TBJJA Fort Campbell Banned Techniques:
    1. Gi – Heel Hooks
    2. Gi – Reaping of the Knee
    3. Gi / No-Gi – Jumping to a Closed Guard
    4. Gi / No-Gi – Neck Cranks and Spinal Locks without choke
    5. Gi / No-Gi – Flying Scissor Take Down
    6. Gi / No-Gi – Small Joint Manipulation
    7.  Gi / No-Gi – Slams of any type from an established guard position

‍UNAUTHORIZED PERSONAL TRAINING & COACHING POLICY – Members and Guests are strictly prohibited from providing or receiving personal training or instruction from non-TBJJA Fort Campbell Instructors anywhere on the premises, including but not limited to facilities, parking areas, and other property without prior approval. This includes Members or Guests providing private instruction, coaching, or training to other members. The prohibition also extends to virtual or remote private training conducted via any electronic device while on TBJJA Fort Campbell premises. TBJJA Fort Campbell reserves the right to suspend or terminate membership for violations of this policy.

‍VIDEO SURVEILLANCE – TBJJA Fort Campbell utilizes video surveillance throughout its facility and premises for the safety and security of our members, guests, and staff. By entering the TBJJA Fort Campbell location or being present on its premises, you acknowledge and consent to being video and audio recorded. Video surveillance is used for security, safety, and operational purposes and may be reviewed or disclosed as permitted or required by law.

‍ POLICY ON PERSONAL FILMING & PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE TBJJA FORT CAMPBELL FACILITY 

‍Purpose: ‍This policy ensures a comfortable, safe, and respectful environment for all members, guests, and staff. It provides clear guidelines for those who wish to record themselves during their workouts while maintaining the privacy of others, minimizing disruptions, and keeping shared spaces safe and accessible.

‍‍Scope: ‍This policy applies to all members, guests, visitors, and anyone else present within the gym facilities who wish to use photographic or video recording devices, including smartphones, cameras, and tripods.

‍Guidelines:

1. No Filming of Other Members or Guests without permission:
   1. Personal filming is strictly limited to capturing yourself only. Under no circumstances should other members, guests, or staff be included in your footage without their explicit permission.
   2. If anyone is inadvertently captured in your recording, and they do not give you permission to record them, you must delete or edit the footage to remove them promptly.
2. Use of Equipment and Set-Up:
   1. Tripod stands, and other camera supports are permitted only if they do not obstruct walkways, emergency exits, training areas, or equipment usage.
   2. Your setup must not create a tripping hazard or limit other members’ access to gym facilities.
3. Time and Location Restrictions:
   1. Keep recording sessions concise. Do not monopolize equipment or space if others are waiting.
   2. Choose camera angles and filming spots that minimize the possibility of accidentally including others in the background.
4. Respect and Consideration:
   1. Filming the instruction during class for your own reference is a great way to super charge your training; however, ensure you ask the instructor before posting ANY instructional materials to the open internet.
   2. Be aware of your surroundings. If your filming is causing discomfort or impeding another member’s workout, you must stop or move to another area.
   3. If a Member, Guest, or Staff Member requests that you adjust your filming to ensure no one else is captured, you must comply immediately.
5. No Commercial Filming Without Approval:
   1. Commercial or professional filming for paid content or brand endorsements requires prior written approval from gym management.
6. Enforcement and Compliance:
   1. Gym staff has the authority to ask you to stop filming, reposition your equipment, or remove it altogether if they believe it compromises the safety, privacy, or the comfort of other Members or Guests.
   2. Failure to comply with this policy may result in loss of filming privileges, suspension, or termination of membership, as determined by the gym’s standard disciplinary procedures. By entering the facility, members and guests acknowledge and agree to abide by this policy. Non-compliance may result in immediate corrective action as described above.

‍LOCKER RULES – ‍‍Items may never be stored in day-use lockers overnight. The lockers in the locker/changing rooms are there for student’s use to secure valuable items during their training session. THE GYM STAFF WILL OPEN LOCKERS AND DONATE ANY CONTENTS TO CHARITY ON THE FIRST OF EVERY MONTH. DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES IN LOCKERS OR VEHICLES. 

PETS – Pets are generally not allowed in any TBJJA Fort Campbell facility except for well-trained and sociable dogs in designated areas (e.g. not on the mats!). Dogs will be actively monitored by their owners and are the sole responsibility of their owner. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs. TBJJA Fort Campbell Staff reserve the right to ask that an unsupervised or uncooperative pet be removed from the facility for any reason at any time. Service dogs are always permitted throughout the facility, as defined by applicable laws.

‍PARKING – ‍Complimentary parking is available at all times. TBJJA Fort Campbell is not responsible for any lost or stolen items in your vehicle. Parking is limited to a maximum of 4 hours per day while using the gym and is subject to local policies and changes.

WAIVER/RELEASE LIABILITY FOR PROPERTY - The undersigned understands the Gym is not liable to you or your guest for articles, including automobiles or their contents, that are damaged, lost, or stolen while in or about the Gym premises, including parking lots. If you or your guest(s) cause any damage to the Gym facilities, you are liable to the Gym for the cost of repair or replacement. TBJJA FORT CAMPBELL HIGHLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU DO NOT BRING ANY VALUABLES INTO THE GYM. DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES IN THE LOCKER ROOM OR IN YOUR VEHICLE.

WAIVER/RELEASE LIABILITY FOR GYM CLOSURE - The entire Gym may be temporarily closed for holidays and/or for maintenance purposes without extensions, credits, or refunds to your membership. Should the facilities be unavailable for use at any other time due to damage by acts of God, weather, catastrophe, accident, or other reasons beyond the control of the Gym, the membership term will be extended for a period equal to the time of such unavailability. Specific areas may be closed for maintenance or remodeling purposes from time to time without extensions or compensation to your membership. 

WAIVER/RELEASE FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES INCLUDING COVID-19 - The undersigned understands the close personal contact involved in practice of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and the inherent risks in such. The undersigned further represents & warrants and agrees to the following (and every time, the undersigned visits or attends the Academy, he or she re-iterates these representations):

1.  He/she is healthy to the best of their knowledge (i.e. they do not have communicable disease)
2.  To the best of their knowledge, he/she has not come into contact with) someone that has communicable disease within the last 3 weeks.
3. Should they subsequently find out that they have gotten sick or they have been in contact who became sick and therefore potentially exposed students of the academy, they will promptly contact & inform the academy in writing (call or text to Academy Manager, e-mail to the Academy Manager is acceptable, social media messages are not adequate), providing the names to the best of their recollection of students they have had physical contact with.
4. The undersigned agrees to maintain personal hygiene protocols suggested or mandated by CDC (Center for Disease Control) and local & state governments (hand washing, NOT touching eyes, mouth, nose etc.)
5.  Should the undersigned be concerned about exposure/training with another student, they will express their concern to the Instructor on the mats.
6. The undersigned agrees that TBJJA Fort Campbell LLC, its agents, members, instructors (including but not limited to those volunteering, those acting as independent contractors etc.) and employees, will not be responsible for accidents, injuries, or diseases of any kind, whether they were caused by or attributable to their own negligence of any kind. The undersigned will indemnify and hold harmless TBJJA Fort Campbell LLC, its agents, members, instructors and employees, against all damage, loss or expense(s) which they or any of them incur as the result of any claim or action which may at any time be made or instituted against any of them.

1. Untreated injuries from the results of concussions and/or TBIs can cause partial to total impairment or disability. People with a brain injury can experience physical, sensory, cognitive, or mental issues. Depending on which area of the brain is injured, people may suffer from poor short-term memory and difficulty with organization, concentration, and judgment. They may also experience headaches, seizures, and decreased muscular strength and coordination. Concussions and Traumatic brain injuries not only affect individuals but can also have lasting effects on families and communities.
2.  Signs and symptoms of concussions can show up right after the injury or may not appear or be noticed until days or weeks after the injury. If an athlete reports one or more symptoms of a concussion (listed below) after a bump, blow or jolt to the head or body, s/he must be kept out of training until a health care professional, experienced in evaluating for concussion, says s/he is symptom free and it’s cleared to return to training.
3. 1. 1.  Signs Observed by Coaching Staff – Athlete Appears dazed or stunned, Is confused about a coach’s assignment, Forgets an instruction, Is unsure of the match score or opponent, Moves clumsily, Answers questions slowly, Loses consciousness (even briefly), Shows mood behavior or personality changes, Can’t recall events prior to hit or fall, Can’t recall events after hit or fall.
      2. Symptoms Reported by Athletes – Headaches or “pressure” in the head, Nausea or vomiting, Balance problems or dizziness, Double or blurry vision, Sensitivity to noise, Feeling sluggish hazy foggy or groggy, Concentration or memory problems, Confusion, Just not “feeling right” or “feeling down”
      3. Concussion Danger Signs In Rare Cases – a dangerous blood clot may form on the brain in a person with a concussion and crowd the brain against the skull. An athlete should receive immediate medical attention if after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body s/he exhibits any of the following danger signs. – One pupil larger than the other, Is drowsy or cannot be awakened, A headache that not only does not diminish but gets worse, Weakness numbness or decreased coordination, Repeated vomiting or nausea, Slurred speech, Convulsions or seizures, Cannot recognize people or places, Becomes increasingly confused restless or agitated, Has unusual behaviors, Loses consciousness (even a brief loss of consciousness should be taken seriously)
4. He/she is healthy to the best of their knowledge has NOT suffered any potential concussive events in the last 72 hours
5. The member/athlete must be cleared by a medical professional (in writing) after suffering any potential concussive event, BEFORE returning to training per TN Statues.
6. Should the undersigned become concerned about another student’s exposure after a potential concussive event, they will express their concern to the Instructors on the mat or the gym manager.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK/WAIVER OF LIABILITY/ INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
in consideration of being allowed to participate in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Submission Grappling and Mixed Martial Arts within the TBJJA Fort Campbell LLC programs and related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:

The undersigned acknowledges the inherent danger of close contact combat sports, and the risks involved in the participation and practice of martial arts. The undersigned agrees that TBJJAFC, its agents, members, instructors (including but not limited to those volunteering, those acting as independent contractors, etc.) and employees, will NOT be responsible for accidents, injuries, or diseases of any kind, whether they were caused by or attributable to their negligence of any kind. The undersigned will indemnity and hold harmless TBJJA Fort Campbell LLC, its agents, members, instructors, contractors, and employees (collectively the "RELEASEES"), against all damage, loss or expense they or any of them incur as the result of any claim or action which may at any time be made or instituted against any of them.

1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to MRSA, staff, ring worm, influenza, and COVID-19. While Academy rules, cleaning regime, and reenforced personal hygiene discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist; and I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS. both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and, I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation as regards protection against infectious diseases. If, however, I observe any unusual or significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring the hazard to the attention of the nearest Instructor immediately.
2. The undersigned acknowledges and agrees to all of the TBJJA Fort Campbell Gym rules and guidelines outlined above – including the General Facility Rules, BJJ Training Rules, Locker Rules, Private Training Rules, Pet Policy, Personal Video Filming Rules, Gym Closure policy, Parking Lot advisement, Personal Property advisement, and acknowledges the Video Surveillance Release.
3. The undersigned acknowledges that they have read the Concussion Awareness Information and understand what a concussion is and how it may be caused. The undersigned also understands the common signs, symptoms, and behaviors of brain injuries, and understands that if these signs or symptoms appear or it’s deemed by TBJJA Fort Campbell personnel that their child or themselves may have sustained a concussion or head injury that he/she will be removed from any program, training, or activity until such time that a trained medical professional can examine him/her and approve their return to training pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated, Sections 68-55-501 through 68-55-503. In such case, the undersigned understands that they are to provide written clearance from a trained medical professional for their child or themselves to return to training. The undersigned have read and fully understand the possible consequences of their child or themselves returning to training too soon following a potential brain injury and,
4. for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS TBJJA Fort Campbell LLC their officers, officials, contractors, employees, volunteers, other participants and if applicable owners and lessors of premises used to conduct TBJJA Fort Campbell, LLC classes and events ("RELEASEES"), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

I HAVE READ THE GYM RULES, AND THE RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND THEIR TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.