Aikido Community Attendance / Student Registration

This does not mean you will be excluded from training, it does mean will endeavour to make allowances for you if at all possible.

This does not mean you will be excluded from training, it does mean will endeavour to make allowances for you if at all possible.

This does not mean you will be excluded from training, it does mean will endeavour to make allowances for you if at all possible.

This does not mean you will be excluded from training, it does mean will endeavour to make allowances for you if at all possible.

This does not mean you will be excluded from training, it does mean will endeavour to make allowances for you if at all possible.

The Head Dojo Instructor / Class Instructor / Seminar Instructor reserves the right to direct Attendees / Students to cease training and leave the mat and / or premises.

Successful risk management is best achieved when all attendees adopt a spirit of responsibility in regard to safety issues. Attendees / Students should be aware of and agree to adhere to, the following measures:

Prior to Training

1.  Be aware of the dojo’s safety policies before undertaking training. Advice is available from Instructors.
2.  Notify the Head Dojo Instructor / Class Instructor / Seminar Instructor of any pre-existing medical condition or disability prior to training. For serious conditions a medical clearance must be obtained.
3.  After serious injury or illness, attendees / students should not return to physical training until the student has recovered to suitable level. If there is any doubt, a medical clearance must be obtained.
4.  Attendees / Students must not participate if they have injuries or conditions such as serious cuts or abrasions, rashes, boils or any other contagious condition. Minor abrasions and cuts must be adequately dressed and covered prior to training.
5.  Remove jewellery, watches and other ornaments prior to training, which may cause injury.
6.  Long hair must be secured.
7.  Fingernails and toenails must be smooth and short.
8.  Wear a training Gi or other appropriate clothing and ensure that it is in good repair.
9.  Ensure that weapons are in good repair and stored in appropriate manner when not in use.
10.  Cleanliness of both clothing and person is essential.
11.  Never train under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
12.  Clean Bare feet, or if needed socks are acceptable on the mat. Shoes and other footwear is not acceptable.
13.  For mat hygiene, footwear which we suggest is thongs must be warn when off the mat including changerooms, this is very important.  Before bowing on the mat you step out of your thongs directly onto the mat.  Your thongs are left neatly lined up with the rest for your classmates thongs.

During Training

1.  At all times, obey the instructions of the Instructor including the direction to cease training.
2.  Attendees / Students may opt at anytime to decline to participate in any activity they feel uncomfortable with.
3.  Attendees / Students should train at a level they feel comfortable with. Always attempt a technique / activity at the basic level before proceeding to a more advanced level.
4.  Partners should train at the level of the least experienced partner.
5.  Competency at rolling and break falling is developed over a long period of time. Partners should agree prior to training whether they are prepared to take a fall (Ukemi). Proceed slowly.
6.  Take care to avoid collisions on the mat by being aware of the other students training on the mat.
7.  Train only in the specific technique demonstrated by the Instructor.
8.  Freestyle training must be supervised by an Instructor.
9.  Report all accidents to the Instructor immediately. Exercise universal precautions in regard to blood-borne pathogens.
10.  Notify the Instructor if any medical condition becomes apparent during training that may affect safety.
11.  Attendees / Students should pace themselves according to their level of fitness and competency.
12.  Attendees / Students should avoid dehydration and over-exertion.

I hereby consent that the photographs and/or motion picture or videotape for which I/she/he posed, and/or audio recordings made of her/his voice may be used by the Aikido Community Ltd, its assignees or successors in whatever way they desire, including television and electronic media.

Furthermore, I hereby consent that such photographs, films, recordings, plates and tapes are the property of the Aikido Community Ltd, and they shall have the right to sell, duplicate, reproduce, and make other uses of such photographs, films, recordings, plates, and tapes as they may desire free and clear of any claim whatsoever on my part.

Martial Art Is Potentially Dangerous – I understand that training, practising or participating in martial art is potentially dangerous and that I must at all times abide by the rules of Aikido Community Ltd and any instruction provided to me by Aikido Community Ltd. and those instructing me in Aikido and obtain clarification before proceeding if those rules or that instruction are not understood. Further I understand and agree that my participation is entirely at my own risk. Please note - Any student at anytime can decline to participate in a class activity if they feel uncomfortable.

I and any other person in relation to myself hereby absolves, indemnifies and holds harmless the providers, including others receiving instruction from all liability, howsoever arising, for injury, loss or damage (including but not limited to my person, property and personal belongings) however caused, including by the negligence of the indemnified, arising out of or in connection with the provision of instruction or related services or in any way caused by, or arising out of any activity carried on by the providers.

Martial Art Is Potentially Dangerous – I understand that training, practising or participating in martial art is potentially dangerous and that I must at all times abide by the rules of Aikido Community Ltd and any instruction provided to me by Aikido Community Ltd. and those instructing me in Aikido and obtain clarification before proceeding if those rules or that instruction are not understood. Further I understand and agree that my wards participation is entirely at our own risk.  Please note - Any student at anytime can decline to participate in a class activity if they feel uncomfortable.

I and any other person in relation to myself hereby absolves, indemnifies and holds harmless the providers, including others receiving instruction from all liability, howsoever arising, for injury, loss or damage (including but not limited to my person, property and personal belongings) however caused, including by the negligence of the indemnified, arising out of or in connection with the provision of instruction or related services or in any way caused by, or arising out of any activity carried on by the providers.

I hereby certify and declare that all the information contained in the declarations above is true and accurate and that I consent to
the Applicant receiving instruction in and training, practising and participating in Aikido and related arts.

Parental / Guardian Supervision

We are located inside the Tweed Heads Sports Club which is a licenced venue.  Under age students must be accompanied by a adult to the Dojo if accesses by the front door of the club.  Smart casual dress code is required.  There is also direct side access (Bowling greens) to the dojo as well.

Aiki-Kids classes we require a parent and guardian to be present during the class.  Under age students must be accompanied by a adult when in other parts of the club.  We encourage parent / guardian to join their child on the mat (at no cost).  As the toilets are open to public and we need  Parental / Guardian to supervision of their children's access to toilets and change rooms.

For teenagers joining the seniors Aikido class we require the parent to attend for the first class to meet the Class Sensei.  We also require the teenagers to be picked up after class or another pre-approved arrangement between the student's parent / guardian and the Class Sensei.

Note  - A copy of this form will be emailed to you on submission.