Tenbears Martial Arts Academy is committed to the safety and respect of all it’s members and guest. In order to ensure this safety and maintain trust between students we ask that al participants follow the code of conduct, based on the following principles:

1. Taking care of your partner
2. Knowledge of defense
3. Control of speed
4.  Control of pressure
5. Grappling safety
6. Submission safety

All rules and conduct in and around the training environment are ultimately at the discretion of the sensei and coaches. The following are standing rules which apply at all times.

• No groin attacks
• No knee to the head of a grounded opponent
• No strikes to the back of the head or spine
• No head butts
• No eye gouging
• No fish hooking
• No biting
• No hair pulling
• No strikes to or grabbing of the throat
• No manipulation of the fingers or toes
• What happens on the mat stays on the mat
• Tap before it hurts
• Release immediately upon tap
• Fingernails and toenails must be clipped to avoid scratches
• Wear clean clothes and bathe, no one wants to grapple with an unsanitary person
• NO SLAMMING!
• All protective gear MUST be worn (i.e. head gear, mouth guards, shin pads, proper boxing/mma gloves, etc)
• Respect the sensei & coaches on and off the mat
• Maintain respectful language in all form including in person and online (Facebook, Twitter, etc).
• Condescending and/or abusive language will not be tolerated.

INTRODUCTION: All sessions at Tenbears Martial Arts Academy, LLC. (Hereinafter ‘Tenbears’) are structured/unstructured ‘open-mats’ which may be organized by compensated/uncompensated volunteer coaching contractors, or by the owner.

PHYSICAL CONDITION: Because physical exercise, especially in a combat sport, can be strenuous and subject to risk of serious injury or death, we strongly urge you to obtain a physical examination from a doctor before using any exercise equipment or participating in any physical activity.

ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK: You understand that activities performed at this gym include, but are not limited to, body locks, neck chokes, throws/slams, punches/kicks/elbows, and other such situations which can cause serious bodily injury or death. You agree that by participating in physical exercise or training activities, you do so entirely at your own risk. You agree that you are voluntarily participating in these activities and use of these facilities and premises and assume all risks of injury, illness, or death. Further, you agree and understand that it is your obligation, and assumption of risk, to ensure the space you use in the facility is a safe and sufficient space for the purpose of your use, including but not limited to, exercise/training/grappling.

CONSENT TO SEEK TREATMENT: Should you be injured and unable to obtain medical care, or consent to treat, you hereby authorize Tenbears to obtain and consent to treatment, by a licensed medical professional, on your behalf and you agree to bear all costs associated to such care.

PERSONAL PROPERTY: We are not responsible for any loss of your personal property within the gym. It is your responsibility to properly store and or keep track of your belongings.

INSTRUCTORS: You agree and understand that instructors are contractors and have not been background-checked or otherwise vetted. Their qualifications and ability to instruct is solely based upon their skill in the particular field. You assume the risk of mental or physical injury by agreeing and/or participating in their ‘class.’ Instructors are not employees of Tenbears and should not be relied upon as such. You hereby waive any and all causes of actions against Tenbears that may come as a result of the actions of the instructors.

WAIVER OF IMAGE: You understand that videos and/or pictures may be taken at any time at Tenbears. You hereby authorize and release the use of such videos and/or pictures, by Tenbears, for any legal purpose including but not limited to advertising or marketing purposes. You further waive any compensation related to your image, if so used.

COMPLETE WAIVER: You acknowledge that you have carefully read this “waiver and release” and fully understand that it is a release of liability. You expressly agree to release and discharge the owner, trainer, and/or instructor from any and all claims or causes of action and you agree to voluntarily give up or waive any right that you may otherwise have to bring a legal action against the trainer, instructor, owner, or any other affiliate for personal injury or property damage. By signing this release, you acknowledge and understand its contents and that this release cannot be modified orally. Should you disagree with this waiver or should otherwise be expelled for any reason you will not be entitled to a refund or explanation.

PARENTS OF UNDER 18 STUDENT(s): You as the parent, or legal guardian, of the herein-referenced youth, do hereby acknowledge that you read, understand, and agree to the hereto attached addendum, labeled “Juvenile Waiver and Acknowledgments”, and signed your name to the same.

1. Uniform and Belt: Please come dressed to class, students will be allowed in 10 minutes before class starts. Please do not come too early, we will be cleaning up from the previous class.
2. 2 Classes per Week (Basic Program)
3. Please bring your new student kit to class.
4. During Class: Please take a seat to watch the class. Please keep your phone on silent and go outside if you have to take a call.
5. Due to COVID: if anyone ni your family has cold or flu-like symptoms please do not come into class until symptoms have passed for 48 hours.
6. Missed Class: If you are going to miss class please let us know.
7. Progress Checks and Promotions: Students shall be evaluated on a 4-week basis to gauge progress. TenBears typically holds promotion seminars on a twice-a-year basis in which a student will receive a stripe or new belt after they have acquired four stripes. While promotion to a new belt typically takes 2 years, some students may acquire stripes and promotions faster or slower than others based upon their performance. Ten Bears only recognizes belts provided to the student by Tenbears as the promotion is based upon TenBears criteria. TenBears charges $30-$40 for the cost of the promotion seeminar, certificate, and new belt.
8. Billing Questions: TenBears offers four unique payment plans for membership; D. C, B, A is a ‘paid-in-full’ membership which comes with a considerable discount for the term commitment. In consideration of that discount, TenBears only accepts ‘paid-in-full’ membership on an ‘Earned Upon Receipt basis. This means that no refund shall be given in the event of cancellation unless such cancellation is due to moving of residence, serious medical injury, or for military purpose. In this case a refund may be given, at the discretion of TenBears, based upon the term remaining on the agreement; no refund is guaranteed. Under the membership plans, B, C, and D TenBears will terminate membership upon a written notice provided 30 days in advance of the student’s termination of the agreement. Student and Guardian understand that they will still be billed on a monthly basis and that the billing cycle wil not be terminated until after the conclusion of the 30 day written notice. **If you have any questions regarding billing, please contact Coach Henry or Professor Jim at 937-972-8834.
9. Holidays: We will be closed on Memorial Day, Labor Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, and the 4th of July.