Waiver and Medical Releases

Effective Date: July 29, 2026

LEVEL 8 MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS LLC dba LEVEL 8 MARTIAL ARTS
STUDENT RULES & CODE OF CONDUCT AGREEMENT 
Facility: 1801 W 7000 S, West Jordan, UT 84084

This Rules & Code of Conduct Agreement (“Rules”) applies to all members, trial students, visitors, and parents/guardians (as applicable) while on the premises or participating in any Level 8 activity on or offsite.

NO EXCUSES / NO EXCEPTIONS: These Rules are conditions of participation. If you cannot or will not comply, you may not train at Level 8.

1) CORE EXPECTATIONS
Respect and safety first. You will treat coaches, staff, students, and visitors with respect. No intimidation, bullying, harassment, or reckless behavior.

Follow instructions immediately. If a coach or staff member gives a direction, you comply immediately—no arguing on the mat. Questions are welcome after safety is addressed.

The coach is the authority. Coaches control pairings, contact level, drills, and whether you may spar, grapple live, do takedowns, or use weapons.

2) HYGIENE & HEALTH REQUIREMENTS (MANDATORY)
Hygiene is a safety requirement. If you fail hygiene standards, you will be removed from training immediately.

A) Clean body and clothing (NO EXCEPTIONS)
You agree:

Arrive clean (bathed recently enough to not create odor or contamination risk).

Wear clean training clothing/uniform every class—washed after each use.

Use deodorant. No strong perfumes/colognes that affect others’ breathing.

Heavy sweating. If you perspire at a heavy rate, you are required to bring additional training clothing.

No foul odor. If staff determines odor is present, you sit out and leave the mat area.

NO barefoot in the bathrooms. You MUST wear footwear into the bathroom areas at all times.

B) Nails, skin, hair, and wounds
You agree:

Nails trimmed (hands and feet) before class. No sharp edges.

Hair secured so it does not obstruct vision or create a safety hazard.

No open wounds. Any cut/scrape must be cleaned and securely covered.

If you are bleeding, you stop immediately and notify staff. You may not return until bleeding has stopped and the area is fully covered.

C) Skin infections & contagious conditions (ZERO TOLERANCE)
You may not train if you have, suspect, or are exposed to contagious conditions, including (not limited to): ringworm, impetigo, staph/MRSA, pink eye, herpes outbreaks/cold sores, lice, scabies, open sores, weeping rashes, fever, vomiting/diarrhea, or any communicable disease.

If staff suspects you have a contagious condition, you will be removed from training immediately.

You may be required to provide a doctor’s clearance before returning.

You must notify Level 8 if you learn you trained while contagious.

D) Gear hygiene (gloves, pads, shin guards, rash guards)
You agree:

Clean/disinfect personal gear regularly (minimum: weekly; more often for heavy use).

No sharing personal items like mouthguards, cups, rash guards, towels.

If your gear smells, is visibly dirty, or is unsafe/damaged, staff may prohibit its use.

3) UNIFORM, DRESS CODE, AND JEWELRY
Wear attire approved for the class (uniform/gi/no-gi gear) and in good repair.

No jewelry on the mat (rings, necklaces, bracelets, watches, facial jewelry) due to injury risk. If it cannot be removed, you cannot train.

Shoes: only in permitted areas. No outside shoes on training mats (unless the coach designates specific footwear rules for a specific class).

4) PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Protective gear is mandatory when required by Level 8 for the activity. No gear = no participation.

Student will observe all rules relative to training, including use of protective equipment and clothing generally acceptable within the martial arts industry and specifically required by Level 8 for that class/drill.

Level 8 may require (depending on activity): mouthguard, gloves, shin guards, headgear, groin protector, chest protector, knee pads, elbow pads, and any other protective equipment deemed necessary.

No warranty on gear. Level 8 does not warrant adequacy or suitability of any clothing or protective equipment, whether purchased from the School or elsewhere.

Student understands martial arts involve physical contact and potential injury even with protective equipment.

Equipment Condition Rule: Gear must be in safe working condition. Level 8 can remove damaged gear from use immediately.

5) SPARRING & LIVE TRAINING RULES
Sparring is a privilege, not a right. Level 8 may deny or revoke sparring privileges at any time.

A) Supervision required
All sparring must be supervised by, or explicitly directed by, a Level 8 instructor.

No “side sparring,” no unsupervised rounds, no “just messing around.”

B) Consent and pairing
You will only spar with partners assigned/approved by a coach.

A coach may restrict sparring based on age, size, skill, behavior, injuries, or readiness—no debate.

C) Control and safety
Controlled contact only at the level directed by the instructor.

If your partner asks you to lighten up, you do so immediately.

If a coach says “stop,” you stop immediately. No exceptions.

No retaliation. If you get hit hard, you do not escalate.

D) Prohibited behavior (automatic discipline)
Any of the following may result in immediate removal and discipline up to dismissal:

reckless or malicious contact

targeting injured areas intentionally

refusing to stop when told

“teaching a lesson,” ego sparring, or trying to “win” at all costs

sparring outside of supervision

ignoring gear requirements

E) Assumption of sparring risk
By participating in sparring, Students accept the risk of sparring-related injuries.

6) GRAPPLING / SUBMISSION / TAKEDOWN SAFETY (MANDATORY)
Tap early, tap often. If you are caught, you tap.

The person applying a technique must release immediately upon tap/verbal tap/“stop.”

No cranking, ripping, or sudden application of submissions.

No slams or dangerous takedowns unless specifically allowed and supervised in the designated class.

If you cannot safely fall/breakfall, you must tell the coach. The coach may restrict takedowns.

7) WEAPONS TRAINING RULES
Weapons training occurs only in designated classes and only with instructor approval.

Only approved training weapons may be used.

No live blades/weapons may be brought onto the mat or used in training unless Level 8 gives specific written permission (rare).

No unsupervised weapons sparring/drills at any time.

Horseplay with training weapons = immediate discipline.

8) WEIGHTS AREA RULES
Use weights safely and as intended. Ask staff if you do not know how to use equipment.

Re-rack weights and return equipment after use.

No throwing weights, no reckless lifting.

Minors must follow staff rules for weights access and supervision requirements.

If you create a hazard (weights left out, unsafe use), you may be removed from the area and disciplined.

9) FACILITY & RETAIL AREA RULES
No running, roughhousing, or unsafe behavior in the lobby/retail area.

Treat merchandise respectfully. Any damage caused intentionally or through reckless behavior may be charged to the responsible party/parent.

Keep walkways clear—bags and gear stored where staff directs.

10) DISCIPLINE, SUSPENSION, AND DISMISSAL
MISCONDUCT = REMOVAL. Level 8 does NOT have to “warn you” multiple times.

Student agrees the School has the right to dismiss any student at any time for misconduct or actions which the School deems inconsistent with its philosophy or practices, unsafe behavior, hygiene violations, harassment, bullying, disrespect, weapon rule violations, or if Student has or is suspected to have a contagious disease.

Level 8 may impose discipline, including verbal warning, written warning, temporary suspension, permanent dismissal, and/or banning from the premises, depending on severity.

If removed for safety or hygiene reasons, Student must leave the mat/floor area immediately and may be required to leave the facility for the day.

Upon dismissal, Level 8 will issue a prorated refund only if a refund is obligated under the membership agreement and the applicable cancellation/withdrawal terms.

Level 8 may also dismiss for failure to comply with these Rules, repeated violations, or any conduct that increases risk to others.

11) ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND AGREEMENT
By signing below, I acknowledge:

I have read and understand these Rules.

I agree to comply with all Rules as a condition of participation at Level 8.

I understand failure to comply can result in suspension or dismissal without further notice.




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LEVEL 8 MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS LLC dba LEVEL 8 MARTIAL ARTS
MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION & AED/CPR CONSENT 
Facility: 1801 W 7000 S, West Jordan, UT 84084 (“Level 8” or “School”)

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. This document authorizes emergency medical assistance, including AED/CPR, and addresses responsibility for costs.

1) AUTHORIZATION FOR EMERGENCY CARE, TREATMENT, AND TRANSPORT
In the event of an injury, illness, or other apparent need for medical attention during my presence at or participation in activities at Level 8, I authorize Level 8 staff to do any or all of the following, as staff deems necessary or advisable:

Provide basic first aid and emergency assistance within the scope of their training and the situation.

Call 911 and request emergency medical services.

Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and provide CPR or other lifesaving measures if staff deems appropriate.

Arrange transportation to a medical facility (including by ambulance) and to release me to emergency medical professionals.

Communicate relevant information to emergency responders and medical providers as needed for treatment.

I understand Level 8 staff are not acting as medical providers and may not be licensed healthcare professionals.

2) AED/CPR CONSENT
I specifically authorize Level 8 staff (and/or other responders on scene) to apply and use an AED, provide CPR, and take reasonable emergency steps in good faith. Utah law provides certain protections for individuals who render emergency care in good faith, subject to limits (for example, gross negligence/willful misconduct).

3) FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY / HOLD HARMLESS FOR COSTS
I agree to bear and be financially responsible for any and all costs related to emergency response, including but not limited to: ambulance/transport, emergency department care, hospital bills, physician charges, and any related fees.

I further agree to hold Level 8 harmless from responsibility for such costs and expenses.

4) LIMITED RELEASE REGARDING EMERGENCY RESPONSE
To the fullest extent permitted by Utah law, I agree not to hold Level 8, its owners, instructors, coaches, employees, contractors, volunteers, and agents (“Released Parties”) liable for claims arising from the good-faith provision of emergency assistance, including decisions to call (or not call) 911, provide first aid, administer CPR, or use an AED, except to the extent liability cannot be waived under Utah law (for example, gross negligence or willful misconduct, where applicable).

5) COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION SHARING
I authorize Level 8 to contact my emergency contact and to share relevant information with emergency responders/medical providers for the purpose of obtaining treatment, coordinating transport, or protecting health and safety.

6) TERM; UPDATES
This authorization remains effective from the date signed until I revoke it in writing, or until my membership/training relationship with Level 8 ends (whichever occurs first). I agree to update Level 8 if my emergency contact or key medical information changes.

7) ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE & RECORDS CONSENT
I agree that this document may be signed electronically and that an electronic signature has the same legal effect as a handwritten signature under Utah law. I further agree that an electronic copy of this signed document may be stored and treated as an original.

SIGNATURE (ADULT PARTICIPANT – AGE 18+)
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION & AED/CPR CONSENT, AND I SIGN IT VOLUNTARILY.

PARENT / LEGAL GUARDIAN SECTION (REQUIRED IF PARTICIPANT IS UNDER 18)
I certify I am the parent/legal guardian of the minor named above, and I grant the authorizations and consents in this document on the minor’s behalf, including emergency treatment, AED/CPR, and transport, and I accept financial responsibility for related costs.



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LEVEL 8 MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS LLC dba LEVEL 8 MARTIAL ARTS
COMPREHENSIVE WAIVER, RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, INDEMNITY, ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, AND MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION (UTAH)
Facility Address: 1801 W 7000 S, West Jordan, UT 84084

Business Name: Level 8 Martial Arts & Fitness LLC dba Level 8 Martial Arts (“Level 8” or “School”)

IMPORTANT—READ CAREFULLY
BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, YOU ACCEPT CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS AND YOU ARE GIVING UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO RECOVER DAMAGES FOR INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY UTAH LAW.

If you do not understand any part of this document, do not sign it.

1) DEFINITIONS (WHO/WHAT THIS COVERS)
“Participant” means the person signing as an adult participant, and/or the minor participant and the minor’s parent/legal guardian signing this agreement.

“School,” “Level 8,” “Facility,” includes all training areas, lobby, retail area, restrooms, parking lot, sidewalks, and any area controlled/used by Level 8.

“Activities” include all martial arts, combat sports, fitness, strength/conditioning, sparring, grappling, takedowns, throws, pad/bag work, drills, open mat, private training, seminars, demos, tournaments, offsite events, and the use of weights, fitness equipment, mats, and any School-provided gear.

Martial arts/combat disciplines may include (as offered): Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Fitness Kickboxing, Kickboxing, Boxing, Thai-boxing/Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Jiu-jitsu, Combat Grappling, Wrestling, Pankration, Fitness Martial Arts, weapons training, and personal martial arts training.

“Weapons Training” includes training with sticks, staffs, batons, training knives, and other training weapons (wood/foam/plastic/rubber/metal trainers) and related drills (disarms, blocks, controlled strikes, partner drills, and movement work).

“Released Parties” means Level 8 and its past/present/future owners, members, managers, officers, directors, instructors, coaches, employees, contractors, volunteers, agents, affiliates, landlords/lessors, property managers, vendors, event hosts, sponsors, and all successors and assigns.

2) PARTICIPANT REPRESENTATIONS (FITNESS, MEDICAL, AND INFORMED CONSENT)
By signing, Participant represents and agrees:

Voluntary participation. Participation is voluntary. Participant has had the opportunity to observe and/or participate in similar activities prior to signing and understands the nature of contact martial arts and fitness training.

Physical fitness. Martial arts and fitness training involve vigorous cardiovascular exertion and strenuous physical activity. Participant is physically able to participate.

Medical conditions. To the best of Participant’s knowledge, Participant does not have a medical or physical condition that makes participation inadvisable (including, without limitation, heart conditions, uncontrolled blood pressure, seizure disorders, concussion vulnerability, spinal/neck instability, joint instability, recent surgeries, or any condition aggravated by contact or exertion).

Medical advice encouraged. Participant is encouraged to consult a physician regarding limitations and risks.

Mental fitness. Participant is mentally fit to participate and will notify the School if that changes.

Truthful disclosure. Participant agrees to truthfully disclose relevant limitations/injuries upon request for safety.

No reliance on outside promises. No oral or written representations have been made except as written in this document.

3) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF INHERENT RISKS (INJURIES DO OCCUR)
Participant understands and acknowledges that INJURIES DO OCCUR in martial arts and fitness training, even when reasonable precautions are taken, including injuries caused by another student, themselves, or a coach/instructor. Risks include, but are not limited to:

Striking/impact injuries: bruises, cuts, eye injuries, dental injuries, facial injuries, nosebleeds, concussion/traumatic brain injury.

Grappling/throws/takedowns: sprains, strains, torn ligaments/tendons, dislocations, broken bones, head/neck/spine injuries, paralysis, catastrophic injury, death.

Submissions/chokes: joint damage, loss of consciousness, airway/vascular injury, panic response, accidental injury during taps or transitions.

Overexertion: dehydration, heat illness, fainting, nausea, rhabdomyolysis, cardiac events.

Facility/equipment hazards: slips/trips/falls, collisions with people/objects, mat burns, equipment failure, misuse of weights or machines, falling weights, pinched fingers, and strains from improper lifting.

Partner unpredictability: mismatched size/skill, accidental excessive force, poor reactions, uncontrolled movement, emotional responses, or failure to follow safety rules.

Offsite events and travel: different surfaces, third-party venues, unknown conditions, weather, crowding, transportation risks.

Retail area risks: slips/trips, dropped merchandise, product misuse, allergic reactions to materials (e.g., latex), or misuse of gear purchased.

Participant knowingly and voluntarily assumes all known and unknown, foreseeable and unforeseeable risks related to participation and presence at the Facility.

4) CONTACT CONSENT + POSSIBLE CONTACT IN SENSITIVE AREAS
Participant acknowledges:

Physical contact is inherent. Training involves intentional physical contact with students, instructors, and training equipment.

Sensitive-area contact may occur. Grappling, clinch work, takedowns, self-defense scenarios, and partner drills may involve incidental contact in areas commonly deemed private, intimate, embarrassing, or sexual (including chest/torso, groin/hip line, buttocks, inner thigh). Participant consents to such contact when it occurs as part of legitimate instruction or technique execution.

Right to speak up. Participant may request reasonable drill modifications or may decline participation in a drill; however, the School may limit participation if a requested modification is not feasible or safe.

5) COMMUNICABLE DISEASE / BODY FLUIDS
Participant understands that contact training may involve exposure to blood or other body fluids, creating risk of exposure to communicable diseases (including, without limitation, hepatitis, staph/MRSA, HIV/AIDS, and other viral/bacterial infections). Participant assumes these risks and agrees to comply with hygiene rules (covering wounds, cleaning gear, not training with contagious symptoms).

6) WEAPONS TRAINING—ADDITIONAL RISKS AND CONSENT
If Participant engages in Weapons Training, Participant understands:

Training weapons can break, splinter, puncture, or cause blunt-force trauma.

Even “training” knives/sticks can cause serious injury, including eye injuries and lacerations.

Disarms and controlled strikes involve heightened risk of accidental impact.

Participant assumes all risks of Weapons Training and agrees to follow all weapons safety rules, including using only approved trainers and never bringing live blades/weapons unless specifically authorized in writing by the School (if ever).

7) NO GUARANTEE OF SELF-DEFENSE EFFECTIVENESS
Participant understands the School’s instruction is based on training methods and theory. Real-world violence contains unforeseeable variables; training may be ineffective in actual situations. No guarantees are made.

8) TRAINERS ARE NOT MEDICAL PROVIDERS; NO MEDICAL/NUTRITION PRESCRIPTIONS
Participant acknowledges instructors/coaches are not acting as physicians, physical therapists, chiropractors, or registered dietitians while instructing. Participant should consult qualified professionals before following any nutrition, weight-cutting, supplementation, or rehabilitation advice. Participant assumes the risks of choosing to follow any such suggestions.

ADULT PARTICIPANTS (AGE 18+)—RELEASE OF LIABILITY + COVENANT NOT TO SUE
9) RELEASE FOR ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE (ADULTS ONLY)
In consideration for being permitted to participate, Adult Participant (on behalf of themself and their heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and estate):

RELEASES, WAIVES, AND DISCHARGES the Released Parties from any and all claims arising out of or related to the Activities or presence at the Facility, including claims for bodily injury, illness, death, emotional distress, and property damage, INCLUDING CLAIMS CAUSED BY THE ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE of any Released Party, to the fullest extent permitted by Utah law.

COVENANTS NOT TO SUE any Released Party for any such released claim.

This release does not apply to claims that cannot be released under Utah law (for example, gross negligence, willful misconduct, or intentional harm, where applicable).

10) INDEMNITY / HOLD HARMLESS (ADULTS)
Adult Participant agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Released Parties from any claim, demand, lawsuit, damage, or expense (including attorney’s fees and costs) arising out of or related to:

Adult Participant’s actions or omissions,

Adult Participant’s violation of School rules,

injuries or damages Adult Participant causes to others, and/or

Adult Participant’s guests/spectators brought to the Facility.

11) PROPERTY LOSS
Adult Participant is responsible for personal property. The School is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.

MINOR PARTICIPANTS (AGES 4–17)—PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT + RULES + MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION
12) IMPORTANT UTAH NOTICE ABOUT MINORS
Utah generally does not allow parents/guardians to waive a minor child’s future negligence claims by signing a pre-injury waiver. This section is still used for informed consent, rules, assumption-of-risk disclosures, parent’s own agreements/claims, and medical authorization, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

13) PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Parent/Guardian represents and agrees:

I am the minor’s parent or legal guardian and have the authority to sign.

I consent to the minor’s participation in all Activities (including contact drills, sparring when authorized, grappling, throws/takedowns when authorized, conditioning, and—if chosen—Weapons Training).

I have read and understand the risks described in Sections 2–8 and accept that injuries can be serious and can occur.

I understand the School cannot eliminate the risk of injury, and I agree the minor will follow rules and instructor directions.

Release of parent’s own claims. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I release the Released Parties from claims that belong to me (for example, my own claims arising from my presence at the Facility, my own injuries, property loss, or claims I personally may have).

Parent indemnity for third-party claims caused by the minor. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from claims by third parties arising from the minor’s intentional misconduct or rule violations that cause injury/damage to others.

14) MINOR ASSENT
Minor Participant acknowledges: “I understand martial arts and fitness training can cause injury. I agree to follow the rules and listen to the instructors.”

15) MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION (ADULTS + MINORS)
Participant (and Parent/Guardian for minors) agrees:

Emergency care authorization. If Participant is injured/ill, the School may provide basic first aid, call 911, and/or arrange transport.

Consent to treatment. Participant authorizes licensed medical providers to provide treatment deemed necessary.

Financial responsibility. Participant/Parent/Guardian is responsible for all medical and transport costs.

Insurance. Participant is responsible for maintaining health insurance.

16) TRANSPORTATION PERMISSION
For offsite events, tournaments, seminars, or functions:

I give permission for Participant/minor to be transported by School personnel/volunteers/other adult drivers designated for group travel.

Participant/Parent/Guardian releases the Released Parties from claims arising from such transportation to the fullest extent permitted by law.

17) SCHOOL RULES + REMOVAL FOR SAFETY
Participant agrees to abide by School rules and instructor directions, including:

controlled contact, tapping rules, and immediate release upon tap/verbal tap,

protective gear requirements,

hygiene rules (clean uniform, trimmed nails, clean gear),

no training while intoxicated/under the influence,

no harassment/bullying/inappropriate conduct.

The School may remove or suspend any Participant for unsafe behavior, misconduct, or rule violations. Failure to follow rules may result in expulsion.

18) PHOTO / VIDEO / MEDIA RELEASE
Participant and parent grants permission for Level 8 to use Participant’s image/likeness captured during Activities for lawful business purposes (marketing, social media, training review, and all other formats), without compensation.

19) DISPUTE RESOLUTION—BINDING ARBITRATION (ADULTS; PARENTS FOR THEIR OWN CLAIMS)
PLEASE READ—THIS AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS.

Agreement to arbitrate. Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to the Activities, the Facility, this Agreement, or any interaction with the School shall be resolved by binding arbitration in Salt Lake County, Utah, except as provided below. Utah law recognizes agreements to arbitrate as valid and enforceable except on standard contract revocation grounds.

Small claims exception. Either party may bring an eligible claim in Utah small claims court (if applicable).

Administrator/rules. Arbitration will be administered by AAA or JAMS (School’s election) under the applicable rules in effect at the time the case is filed, unless the parties agree otherwise.

Arbitrator authority. The arbitrator decides the merits. A court may compel arbitration under Utah law where an enforceable agreement exists.

Fees/costs (consumer-fair structure).

Each party pays their own attorney fees unless a statute requires otherwise.

The School will pay the arbitrator’s and administrator’s fees beyond the initial filing fee, except the arbitrator may reallocate fees/costs in the award if authorized by law or this agreement. Utah arbitration law allows fee/expense awards when authorized by law or agreement.

Class action waiver. Disputes must be brought in an individual capacity, not as a class or representative action, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Jury trial waiver. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Participant waives the right to a trial by jury.

IMPORTANT MINOR NOTE: This arbitration section is intended to bind adult Participants and parents/guardians for their own claims. It may not bind a minor’s personal injury claims to the extent Utah law provides otherwise.

20) SEVERABILITY; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE
If any part is invalid, the remainder remains enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by law.

This document is the entire agreement regarding risk, release, and disputes for Activities.

Electronic signatures and copies are treated as originals.