Knights Jiu-Jitsu operates with a structured membership system designed to balance flexibility for members with consistency for academy operations.
All membership changes must follow the policies outlined below.
MEMBERSHIP FREEZES
Members may request to temporarily pause their membership for a period of time.
Memberships may be frozen for up to six (6) months.
During an approved freeze:
• Billing is paused
• Access to training is paused
Freezes are intended for situations such as:
• Injury or medical recovery
• Travel or extended absence
• Personal or family circumstances
All freeze requests must be submitted in writing using the official Knights Jiu-Jitsu Freeze Request Form.
Freeze requests are not active until submitted and approved.
MEMBERSHIP CANCELLATIONS
Members may cancel their membership at any time.
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing using the official Knights Jiu-Jitsu Cancellation Form.
Membership access will remain active through the end of the current billing cycle.
No retroactive cancellations or refunds will be issued for unused time.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
To ensure accurate record keeping and consistent policy enforcement:
• All freezes must be submitted using the official Freeze Request Form
• All cancellations must be submitted using the official Cancellation Form
• Verbal requests, messages, or informal communication will not be accepted as official notice
Membership changes are only considered valid once properly documented and processed.
POLICY CONSISTENCY
All members are subject to the same membership policies regardless of program, age group, or membership type.
These policies are in place to ensure fairness, clarity, and the long-term stability of the academy.
SECTION 8 — MEMBERSHIP REVOCATION & TERMINATION
Knights Jiu-Jitsu is committed to maintaining a safe, professional, and trustworthy environment for all members, families, and the surrounding community.
Membership at Knights Jiu-Jitsu is a privilege, not a right. The academy reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate any membership, without refund or prior warning, under conditions including but not limited to:
• Criminal Activity: Any felony or serious misdemeanor arrest, criminal charge, or conviction.
• Conduct Unbecoming: Behavior that violates the core values of discipline, respect, and integrity, or reflects unfavorably upon the academy, its instructors, or its members.
• Inappropriate Behavior: Harassment, bullying, aggressive misconduct, misuse of martial arts knowledge outside the academy in an unlawful or unethical manner, or any actions that compromise the safety, reputation, or operational integrity of the gym and its personnel.
Given the professional background of academy leadership in law enforcement, the safety and security of our community and the integrity of our training are paramount. The application of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu must be handled with sound judgment and moral character; actions contrary to these standards will result in immediate termination of membership.
8. RELEASE OF LIABILITY
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY OHIO LAW, I voluntarily release, waive, discharge, and agree not to bring claims against:
Knights Jiu-Jitsu, LLC; Robert L. Fitzgerald III; its instructors; guest instructors; volunteers; assistants; employees; agents; representatives; and authorized persons acting on behalf of Knights Jiu-Jitsu, LLC
for claims arising from my voluntary participation in martial arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, grappling, fitness, conditioning, drilling, rolling, sparring, demonstrations, private lessons, seminars, or related activities.
This release applies to claims involving injuries, losses, or damages arising from the ordinary and inherent risks of participation and, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, ordinary negligence.
This agreement does not attempt to waive rights that cannot legally be waived under applicable law.
9. PRE-INSURANCE / INTERIM PARTICIPATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT
I understand that Knights Jiu-Jitsu, LLC may be in a pre-opening or interim operating period.
I specifically acknowledge that my participation may occur before commercial insurance coverage for Knights Jiu-Jitsu, LLC has been officially bound and become effective.
I understand that:
1. Knights Jiu-Jitsu, LLC has disclosed this interim status.
2. My participation is voluntary.
3. Signing this agreement does not create, guarantee, or confirm insurance coverage.
4. I remain responsible for understanding that insurance coverage may not be available for an injury, claim, loss, or event occurring before coverage officially becomes effective.
5. I voluntarily choose whether to participate during this period.
I understand that this acknowledgment is material to my decision to participate.
10. ASSUMPTION OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
I understand that I may be responsible for medical expenses arising from my participation.
I agree that Knights Jiu-Jitsu, LLC is not responsible for payment of medical expenses unless otherwise required by applicable law or a separate agreement.
11. INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent permitted by Ohio law, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Knights Jiu-Jitsu, LLC and the released parties from claims brought by third parties arising directly from my intentional misconduct, reckless conduct, or knowing violation of established safety rules.
This provision is not intended to require indemnification for claims that cannot legally be shifted under Ohio law.
12. ASSUMPTION OF UNKNOWN RISKS
I understand that not every risk associated with martial arts training can be identified in advance.
I voluntarily assume risks that are known, unknown, anticipated, unanticipated, inherent, and reasonably associated with my participation.
13. NO GUARANTEE OF SAFETY
I understand that Knights Jiu-Jitsu, LLC may implement reasonable safety procedures, supervision, instruction, and rules.
However, I understand that:
· No activity can be made completely risk-free.
· Safety procedures do not eliminate all risk.
· Another participant may act unexpectedly.
· Injuries may occur despite compliance with safety procedures.
I voluntarily participate with this understanding.
14. MINOR PARTICIPANTS
If the participant is under eighteen (18) years of age, this agreement must be completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian.
The parent or legal guardian acknowledges and agrees that:
· They have read and understand this agreement.
· They understand the inherent risks of participation.
· They voluntarily authorize the minor to participate.
· They agree to ensure the minor follows reasonable safety instructions.
· They understand the minor may be physically contacted during normal supervised martial arts instruction.
· They authorize emergency medical assistance when appropriate and permitted by law.
· They understand this agreement applies to participation occurring during the pre-opening or interim period described above.
15. PARTICIPANT CONDUCT
I agree to conduct myself in a safe and respectful manner.
I agree that I will not:
· Intentionally injure another participant.
· Train recklessly.
· Ignore an instructor's safety instruction.
· Continue a technique after another participant taps or communicates distress.
· Engage in harassment, threats, or violence outside the scope of supervised training.
· Participate while knowingly impaired in a manner that creates an unreasonable safety risk.
Knights Jiu-Jitsu, LLC may immediately stop or terminate participation for unsafe or inappropriate conduct.
16. CONCUSSION AND HEAD INJURY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
I understand that martial arts participation may involve head impacts.
I agree to immediately report:
· Loss of consciousness
· Confusion
· Dizziness
· Headache
· Vision changes
· Nausea
· Balance problems
· Other symptoms consistent with a possible concussion or head injury
I understand that I should seek appropriate medical evaluation when necessary and should not resume participation against medical advice.
17. INCIDENT REPORTING
I agree to promptly report to an instructor:
· Any injury
· Any significant collision
· Any suspected concussion
· Any unsafe condition
· Any incident involving emergency medical assistance
I understand that incident reporting helps document events and improve safety.
18. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
This agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio.
Any legal action related to this agreement shall be brought in a court with appropriate jurisdiction in or serving the area where the training activity occurred, unless applicable law requires otherwise.
19. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Any invalid provision shall be interpreted, modified, or limited only as necessary to make it enforceable where legally permitted.
20. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This document represents the complete agreement regarding assumption of risk, participation, release of liability, and related acknowledgments for the activities described in this document.
No verbal statement or representation shall modify this agreement unless confirmed in writing by an authorized representative of Knights Jiu-Jitsu, LLC.
21. ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND VOLUNTARY SIGNATURE
BY SIGNING BELOW, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:
1. I HAVE READ THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT.
2. I UNDERSTAND THAT MARTIAL ARTS AND BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU INVOLVE SIGNIFICANT RISK OF INJURY.
3. I VOLUNTARILY ASSUME THOSE RISKS.
4. I UNDERSTAND THE PRE-INSURANCE OR INTERIM PARTICIPATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
5. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS AGREEMENT DOES NOT GUARANTEE INSURANCE COVERAGE.
6. I AGREE TO FOLLOW ALL REASONABLE SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTOR DIRECTIONS.
7. I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS.
8. I AM SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT VOLUNTARILY AND WITHOUT PRESSURE OR COERCION.
9. I INTEND THIS DOCUMENT TO BE LEGALLY BINDING TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY OHIO LAW.
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
Participant Full Legal Name: _______________________________________
Date of Birth: _______________________________________
Address: _______________________________________
City: _________________ State: _______ ZIP: ____________
Phone Number: _______________________________________
Email Address: _______________________________________
Emergency Contact Name: _______________________________________
Relationship: _______________________________________
Emergency Contact Phone: _______________________________________
PARTICIPANT SIGNATURE
Participant Signature: _________________________________________________
Printed Name: ________________________________________________________
Date: _______________________________________________________________
PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN SIGNATURE FOR MINORS
Minor Participant Name: _______________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Full Legal Name: _______________________________________
Relationship to Minor: _________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________________________
Date: _______________________________________________________________
PHOTO AND VIDEO RELEASE
Training sessions or events may be photographed or recorded.
Please select one:
Initial one option:
______ I AUTHORIZE Knights Jiu-Jitsu, LLC to use photographs or video recordings containing my image or likeness for legitimate business purposes, including social media, marketing, educational content, and promotion.
______ I DO NOT AUTHORIZE use of my image or likeness for promotional purposes.
A refusal to authorize promotional use will not affect participation.
KNIGHTS JIU-JITSU, LLC
Business: Knights Jiu-Jitsu, LLC
Training Location: 339 N Main St, Delphos, Ohio 45833
Authorized Representative: _____________________________________________
Date: _______________________________________________________________
Recommended use: Have every participant sign this document before stepping onto the mats or participating in any physical activity during the pre-insurance period. For minors, require the parent or legal guardian to sign before participation. Keep the signed waiver securely with the participant's enrollment records and retain an incident report for any injury or significant event.
Because this waiver is intended to cover an unusually high-risk period before commercial insurance becomes effective, I strongly recommend an Ohio attorney review the final document before relying on it.
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