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WAIVERS

The following is a mandatory waiver that must be filled out by anyone interested in training prior to ANY activity associated with training at Devil Dog Martial Arts, LLC. It is recommended to complete the waiver prior to coming to the first session, so that you can jump right into training the first time you com. This waiver is in no way an obligation to start training or even do a trial class.

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Best Practices For a Positive School Culture

No talk of sensitive subjects such as politics or religion. This creates barriers between people. We want people to feel welcome. This doesn’t mean you can only talk about martial arts on the mat, but please be courteous to others who may share different values.
We don’t want cultish behavior and we start by not putting our instructors on pedestals. Our mat culture is very casual. It’s important to remember your instructors are human. When schools start creating a culture where students overly praise the instructor it leads to dangerous precedents. So for this reason we avoid this. For example, while the term master is used as a rank, it is not to be used as a title.
It is a tempting thing as a student to offer instruction to another student who is struggling with an area you feel comfortable with. We ask that you avoid doing so. That student may have a reason for not doing it a certain way, including injury, limitations, or a specific development plan by the instructor. Also, you as a student may inadvertently give incorrect information. Most importantly, criticism can cause a negative experience if it is not given correctly. We as instructors train not only in martial arts but in teaching methodology. We ask that you allow us to do our job.
Competition on the mat can be a very beneficial thing as it helps people grow. When you are sparring, you are looking to pull off your techniques and be effective. Just be careful you don’t accidentally become a mat bully and remember that sparring on a random Wednesday isn’t a title fight.
Inappropriate interactions. Martial arts involves close physical contact so please be careful where your hands end up to avoid accidental inappropriate touch. Likewise, we have a zero tolerance policy for any unwanted advances or interactions that makes another student uncomfortable.
Some students find some aspects of training triggering. Please be sensitive to this by not pressuring other students to participate beyond their level of comfort.

Safe Space

Our gym is a safe space for anyone who wishes to train, including all self-identifying LGBTQIA, people of color, neurodivergent, and people of different economic or cultural backgrounds wishing to access a safe and friendly training environment.

If you feel unsafe at any point, or witness any problematic behavior, please let the Coaching Staff know.
No one may share photos or videos without permission. We ask if you do not wish your image used, to let the coaching staff know when you sign up. please do not share any contact information or identifiable information of other people without their explicit consent.
Please introduce yourself to new students to make them feel welcome
Repeated and deliberate misuse of personal pronouns is not tolerated. We encourage the use of "They" if you aren't sure
Don’t make assumptions about someone’s identity and think about the ways that people from minority groups may be impacted in different ways by the issues you discuss.
Deliberately and repeated oppressive behavior and comments are not tolerated. If it is noticed or reported, we will talk to you, in case it was an accident or misunderstanding, with an intention to educate. Repeated disregard of others is not tolerated and we will kick you out.
Try to give less confident and quieter people a chance to speak.

Safety & Cleanliness

Cleanliness is really really important. We cannot stress enough the importance of cleanliness. We wish to encourage the following practices to avoid Ringworm, MRSA, COVID, or other sicknesses
- Shower after every practice. It is recommended you purchase Defense body wash to clean yourself thoroughly when you get home. It’s also a good idea to purchase Defense wipes to use immediately after practice to wipe down any exposed skin.
- Clean your gear. Wash your uniform after EVERY use without exception. This includes your belt. Sanitize your sparring gear as best as possible
- Stay home if you are sick. Better to err on the side of caution and not spread it. We are also supportive of students wearing masks in class
- If you are injured, we encourage you to check with your physician regarding your level of training. Sometimes you are going to have things that you can train through as long as you use restraint. Please also let your instructor know if you are injured and continuing to train so they can avoid further harm.
Jewelry is not permitted for safety reasons. If you do not feel comfortable removing a wedding band, please turn the stone to the inside of your hand to avoid cutting other students. We are not responsible for any damage to personal effects worn in class. We have lockers where you may store your personal belongings and you may put a lock on them during class time.
Safety Gear is required for sparring.
You are responsible for the safety of everyone on the mat. Please use restraint when sparring and be aware at all times.
Footwear - Shoes or flip flops must be worn off the mat, particularly in restrooms. We do not allow street shoes in the gym. You must have a separate pair of clean shoes for the training room. They don't have to be new, but they must be clean of snow, sleet, mud, or salt. Street shoes may be kept in the locker room downstairs. No Shoes may be worn on the mat.

Sexual Harassment Policies

Verbal, physical, and sexual harassment of students, co-workers, third parties, and members of the public is absolutely forbidden. If you observe situations that appear to be harassing in nature, whether by witnessing the incident or being told of it, you are required to report this situation to the Head Instructor, Greg Koval. All reports will be promptly investigated with due regard for the privacy of everyone involved. However, confidentiality cannot be guaranteed. Any instructor or student found to have harassed another will be subject to severe disciplinary action up to and including termination, banned from the gym, and notification of law enforcement.

Devil Dog Martial Arts, LLC, accepts no liability for harassment of one employee by another employee or either to a student. The individual who makes unwelcome advances, threatens, or in any way harasses another employee, is personally liable for such actions and their consequences.
No instructor is permitted to be left alone in the facility with a female or underage students, especially after hours. No student is to be invited into the instructor office.
Video Monitoring will take place at all times.
When teaching students, since martial arts is a contact sport, and often requires close physical contact, please be cautious of contact. Try to partner female and underage students together whenever possible. When this is not possible, monitor their interactions to make sure no inappropriate touch occurs
No inappropriate comments are permitted in the gym. N o sexual innuendos are permitted.
Parking lot will be well lit.
Students are not allowed to stay overnight at instructor homes for any reason.
All changing areas are individual and have locking doors.
Men must wear shirts outside the changing area at all times. No inappropriate dress is permitted.
Any reports of sexual misconduct will be strictly enforced. Students may be banned for inappropriate behavior. Instructors may be terminated. We will strongly encourage the victim of sexual misconduct to prosecute, and in some cases we may prosecute on their behalf. All reports of sexual misconduct will be taken seriously no matter how slight.

Discounts

You will receive the highest discount you qualify for monthly. Discounts do NOT stack. IF the discount is not listed, we don't offer it.

Referral Discount
Only existing students may qualify for this. If you refer a friend or coworker, and they sign up, you will receive 3 months of free training. This does not apply if they just do the trial classes. They must sign up, and make the first payment before you qualify for the referral discount

Individual Class Discount
For those who wish to do only Boxing, HEMA, or Kuntao, we offer a $25 monthly discount on the All Access Price of $100 per month.

Service Discount
For Police Officers, Fire Fighters, EMT, or active and former military, you will receive a $25 monthly discount.

Family Discount
Additional family members will receive a $50 a month discount. To Qualify, they must be either immediate family, spouse, or partner. Friends and coworkers do not qualify. (If the primary is getting an individual class discount, the secondary still pays $50/month, so the billing will be $125 month). All family members need to be on the same billing to qualify.

Payment

Student Dues are collected entirely through a third party secured EFT service Finli. When you first sign up, we will collect your email address and Finli will send you information about the app that you can download. Before your payment date you will receive an invoice and you can choose to accept or decline a payment. If you decline, we ask as a courtesy for you to contact Coach Greg and let him know so he can make billing adjustments. You can stop payments any time and billing is monthly with no annual contract.

“Time off” due to life events is permitted. Please let Coach Greg know so he can pause your billing.

Insurance

We are a fully insured program.

Training Elsewhere

Cross Training and Training at other schools is permitted without question.

Punctuality

We ask that you make your best effort to arrive to class on time, and even recommend arriving 10 minutes prior to class. Please be patient if the instructor is running late, as they are also coming from work obligations. If you are not going to make class, it's a nice courtesy to give Coach Greg a heads up, but it's not necessary.

Group Messages

Sometimes Coach Greg will send group messages through Text. These are mostly to let you know about important policy changes or upcoming events. We ask that you do not respond on the group text in any way, including thumbs up or comments about how excited you are. Instead individually message Coach Greg if you have any questions or want to share your excitement. Please be courteous to others in the group, so their phones aren't blowing up all day.

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WAIVERS

Best Practices For a Positive School Culture

No talk of sensitive subjects such as politics or religion. This creates barriers between people. We want people to feel welcome. This doesn’t mean you can only talk about martial arts on the mat, but please be courteous to others who may share different values.

Competition on the mat can be a very beneficial thing as it helps people grow. When you are sparring, you are looking to pull off your techniques and be effective. Just be careful you don’t accidentally become a mat bully and remember that sparring on a random Wednesday isn’t a title fight.

Inappropriate interactions. Martial arts involves close physical contact so please be careful where your hands end up to avoid accidental inappropriate touch. Likewise, we have a zero tolerance policy for any unwanted advances or interactions that makes another student uncomfortable.

Some students find some aspects of training triggering. Please be sensitive to this by not pressuring other students to participate beyond their level of comfort.

Safe Space