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WAIVER & LIABILITY

Last updated: August 2026

Important Notice: Participation in martial arts training involves inherent physical risk. By training at Al Qawi Academy, you acknowledge and accept these risks. Please read this document carefully.

1. Assumption of Risk

Martial arts training — including but not limited to MMA, grappling, BJJ, striking, and fitness training — involves physical contact and carries an inherent risk of injury. By participating in any class, session, or activity at Al Qawi Academy, you voluntarily assume all risks associated with such participation, including the risk of serious injury or death.

2. Waiver of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to release, waive, and discharge Al Qawi Academy, its coaches, staff, volunteers, and affiliates from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action arising from injury, loss, or damage sustained during participation in training activities, whether caused by negligence or otherwise.

3. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Al Qawi Academy and its representatives from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your participation in training activities or your breach of any agreement with the academy.

4. Medical Fitness

By participating, you confirm that you are in good physical health and have no medical condition that would prevent safe participation in martial arts training. You agree to inform your coach of any injuries, medical conditions, or physical limitations before training.

5. Minors

For participants under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must provide consent on behalf of the minor. By enrolling a minor in any Al Qawi Academy program, the parent or guardian agrees to all terms of this waiver on the minor's behalf.

6. Equipment & Facilities

You agree to use all equipment and facilities responsibly and in accordance with coach instructions. Misuse of equipment or facilities that results in injury to yourself or others is your sole responsibility.

7. Severability

If any provision of this waiver is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

8. Governing Law

This waiver is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

9. Contact

Al Qawi Academy
140 Welland Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2R 2N6
alqawiacademy@gmail.com
+1 (647) 995-1500