POLICIES

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• Monthly Fees are due on or before the 1st of each month. This secures your spot in class and helps us maintain consistency across all programs. Fees remain the same each month (September through May), regardless of how many classes you attend. 
• Your commitment and dedication are  key to achieving your goals. Therefore, we do not offer refunds as an added incentive to sticking to the program.

• If PRS is closed due to weather or power outages, so is EMA. There will be no refunds or credits issued for these types of closures.
• In addition to the closures listed above for the 2025/2026 term, there are 10 unscheduled Floater Days (instructor vacation) built into the schedule at no cost to you.
• Floater Days may or may not be used at the instructor’s discretion. If they are not used, you simply gain some free classes during the term.
• If there are cancellations beyond what is scheduled or described, you will be credited $5 per class. This credit(s) will be applied to your final payment in May. If you have paid for the full term, you will receive a refund for the credit amount in May.

Protective gear is Mandatory for Krav Maga and Muay Thai Students BEFORE your 5th week of training begins. 

• Drinking Water
• Comfy Workout Clothing
• INDOOR Footwear, Bare Feet, or Sock Feet
• Self Defense & Muay Thai Students: ALWAYS bring ALL of your Protective Gear

• EMA is committed to maintaining the highest standards of training. We expect our students to match this commitment, by constantly pushing their boundaries and giving their utmost effort. This is particularly true for our Muay Thai and Krav Maga students. Our instructors keep a close eye on students’ attitudes and progress, and it may become necessary for students who do not meet these necessary standards to withdraw from the program.
• Unsportsmanlike behavior inside or outside of class is prohibited. This includes bullying or using your training for anything other than its intended purpose.
• Treat everyone inside and outside of class with respect.
• Show up on time, and with required gear.
• We work in close-quarters and with training-partners. Please be mindful of your self-care and hygiene. 

• Any breech of rules, or any behavior that is deemed to be inappropriate or damaging to the school, students, or public, will be subject to disciplinary action.
• What is deemed to be inappropriate, or damaging is at the discretion of the instructors.
• Depending on severity of the breech, disciplinary action may be temporary or permanent suspension from classes, without refund.

Acknowledgement of Risk and Release of Liability

By submitting the online registration form and/or providing your printed name and/or written signature to Elite Martial Arts East Coast, you agree to the following: I have enrolled in a fitness and/or martial arts program of strenuous physical activity offered by Elite Martial Arts East Coast. I fully understand that I may injure myself as a result of my participation in the fitness program and in consideration of my participation, I, for myself, my heirs, and assigns, agree to hold harmless/release  Billie Johnston, Fredrick Johnson, any instructors, instructors in training, or volunteers at this program from any liability, accidents or injury which may occur while taking classes at any and all locations or venues, whether they happen during class, before class, or after class.

Physicians Examination Waiver

You should consult with your physician before beginning martial arts classes or any type of workout or fitness program. Factors unknown to you may have an adverse effect on your physical well-being, including death. You should inform your physician that you are about to begin a fitness and/or martial arts program. By submitting this form, you agree to the following: I am aware of the potential risks that could occur and that I should consult with and obtain a physician's approval prior to beginning any program at Elite Martial Arts East Coast. If I choose not to get a physician’s approval, I fully accept all responsibility for my health and any resultant injury or mishap that may affect my well-being or health in any way. I fully understand that these programs may be strenuous, and I choose to participate completely voluntarily. I fully accept all responsibility for my health and any resultant injury or mishap that may affect my well-being or health in any way. I hold harmless of any responsibility, the trainers/instructors, instructors in training, volunteers, facility, organization, business, or any persons involved with these programs.

Photo Release Statement

By submitting this form, you agree to the following: I grant Elite Martial Arts East Coast, its representatives, and employees the right to take photographs of myself in connection with all offered programs. I authorize Elite Martial Arts East Coast, its assigns, and transferees to copyright, use and publish the same in print or electronically. I agree that Elite Martial Arts East Coast may use such photographs of me with or without my name and for any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and web content.

Agreement

By submitting the online registration form and/or providing my printed name and/or my written signature to Elite Martial Arts East Coast, I have agreed to all conditions stated within this Registration and Participation Waiver and have also read the Policies Page on the Elite Martial Arts East Coast Website.