I understand and acknowledge that my participation in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), including training, sparring, drills, and related activities at Contender BJJ is entirely voluntary. I recognize that these activities inherently involve risks of physical injury, including but not limited to bruises, strains, sprains, broken bones, or more serious injuries.

I knowingly, freely, and expressly assume all such risks, both known and unknown, associated with my participation, and I accept full responsibility for my participation and any injuries resulting therefrom.

I certify that I am in good physical health and have no medical or physical conditions that would prevent me from safely participating in the physical activities at Contender BJJ. I understand and agree that it is my sole responsibility to consult a physician before starting any exercise or martial arts program.

I hereby release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless Contender BJJ, its owners, instructors, staff, volunteers, landlords, and affiliated parties from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action arising from any injury, damage, or loss sustained by me as a result of participation in activities at the facility, whether caused by the negligence of the releasees or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

I grant permission to Contender BJJ to use photographs, video recordings, or digital media taken of me during training, classes, or events for promotional, marketing, or educational purposes, without compensation or prior approval.

I agree to strictly abide by the rules, safety guidelines, and policies of Contender BJJ, and to conduct myself in a respectful, safe, and sportsmanlike manner at all times. Contender BJJ reserves the right to terminate my participation at any time for non-compliance.