I, {name}, understand and acknowledge that Aikido is a martial art involving strenuous physical activity and bodily contact. No evaluation or judgment of skill level or physical health has been made by Austin Aikikai or any of its members (collectively referred to as “Austin Aikikai” hereafter) in allowing me or any minor child or children for whom I am legally responsible (collectively referred to, whether one or more, as My Children hereafter) to participate in Aikido practice. As a condition to, and in consideration of, the privilege of participation in Aikido practice, I agree and promise to assume all risk and responsibility for any and all injuries or damages suffered by me or My Children, caused by third parties to me or My Children, or caused by me or My Children to third parties arising out of participation in Aikido practice wherever occurring.

I hereby agree that if I or My Children or anyone acting on my or My Children’s behalf should claim that Austin Aikikai or any of its employees or volunteers is liable for any damages as a result of injuries to myself or My Children that occur during the practice of Aikido or during any other use of the facilities or services of Austin Aikikai, I shall hold Austin Aikikai and each of its employees and volunteers harmless from such liability and shall defend Austin Aikikai and its employees and volunteers against any such claim and shall pay any damages that might be due to myself or My Children or any other person as a result of injuries to myself or My Children.

I hereby agree for myself, my heirs and representatives that neither Austin Aikikai nor their agents or servants shall be liable for any such claim, demand, damage, injury, or loss. I also understand and acknowledge that because Aikido involves repeated and prolonged close bodily contact, practicing it increases my risk of contracting contagious diseases, including but not limited to COVID-19, SARS, MERS, or influenza.

As a condition to, and in consideration of, the privilege of participation in Aikido practice, I agree and promise to assume all risk and responsibility for any illnesses contracted or caused by me or My Children while participating in Aikido practice wherever occurring or while in physical spaces controlled by Austin Aikikai.

By signing below I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand this release and I intend it to be a legally binding document.

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