Membership Form

Taekwondo & Hapkido are martial arts that involve:

Cardiovascular activity. Static and non-static stretching exercises. Physical contact between participants. The use of weapons. The striking of training pads (and other materials) with the hand, foot and other parts of the body.

Some of the injuries that it is possible to sustain through the practice of Taekwondo & Hapkido are: muscle strains, cuts and bruises and joint strains.

ALTHOUGH UNLIKELY, MORE SEVERE INJURIES MAYBE SUSTAINED THROUGH THE PRACTICE OF TAEKWONDO & HAPKIDO.

NWAC, take photographs and video footage of students on a regular basis. This material is used to promote/advertise the club on various media platforms including: newsletters, web pages, social media pages (Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok) and other promotional material and products. 

I understand that by signing this form I GRANT NWAC permission to use, reproduce, and distribute photographs and videos of myself and/or my child(ren) in material that may be used for promotion or otherwise of NWAC.  It is clearly understood that no royalty, fee or other compensation shall become payable to me now or in the future by reason of such use.

To help maintain a positive and respectful community, all members and parents agree to:

• Communicate respectfully with instructors, volunteers, students and other families both online and offline.

• Refrain from posting abusive, offensive, discriminatory or defamatory comments relating to NWAC, its instructors, volunteers or members.

• Raise any concerns or complaints directly with NWAC rather than through social media.

• Respect the privacy of other members and avoid sharing personal information or images of other students without their permission.

• Not record or livestream classes without the permission of the Lead Instructor.

By signing this form, I agree that NWAC may tag:

• Members aged 13+ on their own public social media account, where provided.

• Members under 13 via a parent/guardian’s public social media account.

If I do not wish to be tagged, I will notify NWAC in writing.

When sharing NWAC-related content, I agree to tag @newwavemartialarts where appropriate, respect the privacy of other members, and share content responsibly and respectfully.

NWAC reserves the right to:

• Request the removal of any online content that may damage the reputation of the club or place members at risk.

• Take appropriate disciplinary action where a member's online behaviour breaches the club's Code of Conduct or safeguarding policies.

PARENTS SHOULD READ THROUGH CODE WITH THEIR CHILD.

 1]   I will respect myself, fellow students and Instructors.

2]    I will do my best to listen and learn from my Instructor, Assistant Instructors and fellow students.

3]    I will give 100% effort in my lessons.

4]    I will practice Taekwondo & Hapkido in my own time, as long as it is safe for me to do so, without risk of injury to myself and those around me.

5] I understand that Taekwondo & Hapkido are for self defence and will not use them to take advantage of others.

6] I will adhere to the rules set out in our social media etiquette and agreement