Arise Self Defense Workshop - Digital Waiver

 

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Your child has the exciting opportunity to participate in one of our self-defense workshops focused on building confidence, self-awareness, and practical skills through various engaging and age appropriate activities. These workshops are designed to promote social-emotional learning, personal safety, and fun all in a safe and supportive environment.

Please read through the following waiver carefully. This document includes important information about the associated risks and responsibilities, the measures we take to ensure safety, and your consent to their participation.

Your acknowledgement at the end indicates your understanding and acceptance of these terms.

Thank you for entrusting us with this valuable part of your child’s learning experience.

 

If you have questions or would like more information about Arise and their programs, please visit www.ariseprograms.com or contact Jess at [email protected].

I understand that:

  1. I am a parent/guardian having full legal responsibility for all decisions regarding my child;

  2. I am familiar with the physical nature and possible risk of injury related to learning self-defense, including but not limited to: falls, bumps, bruises, scrapes, soreness, redness, sprains twists, physical stress, contact with other participants (where applicable) and other related injuries while participating in the Workshop and beyond;

  3. I acknowledge that physical contact with my child’s body is a part of learning and practicing self-defense. I understand that partner work with peers will involve physical contact and that instructors may make adjustments to assist in the proper application and understanding of a technique. Instructors will clearly ask participants for consent before using any physical touch and will proceed with appropriate care and consideration and within the public space;

  4. My child is physically, emotionally and mentally able to participate in the Workshop;

  5. It is my child’s right and responsibility to inform the Arise instructor and/or group leader of any discomfort, pain, fatigue or any other symptom that may occur during the Workshop and to sit out at their own discretion and comfort.