Participation agreement

1. The activity

Apex MMA teaches mixed martial arts, including striking, wrestling, grappling, sparring and strength and conditioning. These are physical contact activities. Even with proper coaching, equipment and care, they carry a risk of injury, including bruising, cuts, sprains, dislocations, fractures, concussion and, rarely, more serious injury.

2. Your health

You confirm that you have told us about any injury, illness, medical condition, pregnancy or medication that could affect your safety or the safety of others, and that you will tell a coach before training if anything changes. If you are unsure whether you are fit to train, you will get advice from a doctor first. You will stop training and tell a coach straight away if you feel unwell, dizzy or injured.

3. Training safely

You will follow coaches' instructions, warm up, train at an intensity that suits your experience, tap early, and only spar when a coach has said you may. You will respect your training partners and look after them as they look after you.

4. Gym rules

Nails short and clean. No jewellery. Clean kit, and footwear off the mats. A gum shield for sparring, plus any other protective equipment a coach asks for. Tell a coach about any skin infection and do not train until it has cleared. Aggressive, abusive or unsafe behaviour means you will be asked to leave.

5. First aid and emergencies

You agree to receive basic first aid from our team if you are hurt, and to us calling the emergency services and your emergency contact if we think it is necessary.

6. Under 18s

Anyone under 18 needs a parent or guardian to agree to this on their behalf.

7. Fees

Your first session is free. New members pay a one-off £5 sign-up fee when they join, then pay as they go or pay for their chosen membership in advance. There is no minimum contract. Fees are shown on the pricing section and may change with notice.

8. Our responsibilities

We will provide coaching, a safe training environment and equipment in good condition, and we keep appropriate insurance. Nothing in this agreement limits or excludes our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.

9. Your information

The details you give on the form, including your medical information and emergency contact, are used only to keep you safe and to run your membership. See the privacy notice.