Free martial arts waiver template
A plain-English martial arts release of liability you can download, hand to your attorney, and adapt — then collect digitally with e-signatures.
Sample only — have an attorney review. JustWaiver is software, not legal advice.
Martial-arts waivers are about consent to contact. Students will be struck, thrown, and put in joint locks, often while sparring with partners — so the waiver needs explicit acknowledgment of contact, a health/injury disclosure, and, for shared mats, a hygiene clause.
What's inside
What your martial arts waiver should include
- 1
Contact & sparring consent
The student knowingly consents to physical contact — strikes, throws, joint locks, and sparring with other participants — and the injury risk that carries.
- 2
Health & injury disclosure
Asks the student to disclose pre-existing injuries or conditions and confirm they're fit to train.
- 3
Hygiene & shared mats
Covers the risk of skin and communicable conditions on shared mats and the student's agreement to your hygiene rules.
- 4
Release & waiver of liability
Releases your business and staff from claims arising out of participation, including ordinary negligence, to the extent your local law allows.
- 5
Acknowledgment & signature
Confirms the signer read and understood the waiver and signs it freely, with a printed name, signature, and date.
FAQ
Martial arts waiver template FAQ
- Should a martial-arts waiver mention sparring specifically?
- Yes — explicit consent to contact and sparring is the clause that distinguishes a martial-arts waiver from a generic gym one. Spell out the contact level your program involves.
- How do I handle kids' classes?
- A parent or guardian signs for each minor. In JustWaiver, one guardian can cover siblings on a single waiver.
- Is the template free?
- Yes — free download with an email.
- Do I need a lawyer?
- Recommended. This is a sample, not legal advice; have it reviewed for your state.
Collect it digitally
Turn your martial arts waiver into a link guests sign before they arrive.
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