LEGAL WAIVER*
*REQUIRED – All participating students are required to read, agree and sign our legal waiver.
This agreement is entered as an applicant to the New York Budo Association, such participant being hereinafter referred to as “member”, and the New York Budo Association, hereinafter referred to as “the NYBA”. All provisions of this agreement shall grant protection to any members of the NYBA while participants in any activity of the NYBA, not limited to third parties while at the NYBA studio, or while demonstrating, practicing, or attending activities at other sites while participating as a member of NYBA.
The member acknowledges that he/she is applying for instruction in a study involving weapons that can cut, and is aware of the danger of physical injury necessarily attendant upon his/her engaging in the activities of the NYBA. The member also agrees that in engaging in such athletic activities he/she does so at his/her own risk, and that he/she fully assumes all responsibility for any injury or damages to equipment or personal property which he/she sustains as a result of engaging in such athletic activities.
Further, the member fully releases and absolves the NYBA from any responsibilities or liability, and waives any claims or right to claim compensation arising from, or connected with, any injuries or damages resulting from the member’s engaging in any physical activities in the NYBA. This release and waiver shall apply whether or not any such physical injury is sustained while the member is actually participating in the physical activity, or is anywhere within the vicinity wherein such activity is being conducted.
I hereby acknowledge that I am assuming the risk and responsibility for any and all injuries that I may suffer due to injury, suffered by me or caused by third parties, to me arising out of the practice of such instruction as takes place at the NYBA, other facilities available. I further acknowledge that I am responsible for providing my own personal health, medical, dental and accident coverage. I hereby release New York Budo Association and its members from liability for any injury or loss suffered by myself.
New York Budo Association is committed to fostering a safe and ethical environment for all iai practitioners. We adhere to fairly standard dojo rules. Please keep in mind that the New York Budo Association is a nonprofit organization 501-c(3). Everyone is volunteering, no one is paid and we are
all here to learn. Our policies are approved by and overseen by our board of directors. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at newyorkbudoassociation@gmail.com
DOJO RULES & CLASS ETIQUETTE
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Please feel free to ask any relevant questions, but please refrain from chatting
or mimicking the technique when instructors are teaching or demonstrating.
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Try to be on-time for the beginning of class. If you arrive in class late, change
off the Dojo floor, bow in and wait for the instructor to acknowledge you before
you join the class.
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Cleaning the space is to be done by new students – we rent studio space, this means the floors are less than clean. Please help clean the room prior to class – remove chairs or tables, pick up any leftover garbage and sweep the floor.
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Bow to the Shomen before entering and when leaving the dojo space.
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When not in use, swords should be placed, handle to the left, back of the blade to the wall and the tip facing away from the shomen. Never step over a sword, bokuto or jo if it is lying on the floor. When picking it up, bend down on one knee. Never drop or bang a weapon on the floor or intentionally, this is considered extremely disrespectful.
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Dues should be paid on time. If there is a problem, bring it up to the manager
or treasurer before payment is due. Please be proactive with this matter.
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If you cannot make it to class for an extended period of time, please be considerate
and let one of the administrators know.
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Be respectful to your fellow classmates and instructors. We are all here to learn.
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If you must leave while the instructor is still teaching, excuse yourself quietly and bow out. When leaving or entering class, always walk behind people for safety. Do not interrupt the class.
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If you must stop in the middle of a Kata, immediately return your sword, and wait
until the rest of the class finishes the Kata. Be mindful of the space around you.
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Live (Sharp) swords are not permitted in class, it is too much of a liability. However,
we do use them for tameshigiri (practice cutting), under guidance of the instructors.
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New students are responsible for bringing down all equipment from the storage closet and hanging the Shomen with the portrait of Otani Sensei as well as removing them at
the end of class.
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Practice self-control. Arguments, harassment or loss of temper can result in expulsion
from the Dojo. Never use a weapon in a threatening manner towards another student
or instructor.
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When borrowing class equipment, please be respectful and take good care of it.
All borrowed equipment needs to be put back into the equipment bag at the end
of the class. Students borrowing uniforms are responsible for washing them and
folding them after class.
YES, I HAVE READ AND I AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THE LEGAL WAIVER,
YES, I HAVE READ AND I AGREE TO THE DOJO RULES & CLASS ETIQUETTE
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