You can mix and match any two classes per week.

Membership Policy - ALIBI BJJ ACADEMY

At ALIBI BJJ Academy, we aim to provide the best possible experience for all of our members. To ensure smooth processing and a clear understanding of our policies, please take note of the following:

1. Sign-Up Fee:  New members .A one-time sign-up fee of £20 is required when joining ((£10 insurance  plus £10 admin fee )This fee is non-refundable and must be paid at the time of registration.

2. Annual Member Insurance Fee: After the initial sign-up, an annual membership fee of £10 will be automatically deducted every year on the anniversary of your registration date.

3. Cancellation and Refunds: 

   If you’d like to cancel your membership, just drop us an email at alibibjj@martialartswoking.com

   Please note that memberships are non-refundable, and the £20 sign-up fee and insurance fee are also non-refundable.

   If you cancel before your next annual payment date, you won’t be charged any further fees.

   We only issue refunds if there’s been a mistake on our end, or if you accidentally purchased the wrong membership plan.

 **Cancellations**

Memberships at Alibi BJJ Academy are managed via direct debit with no long-term contracts. All we ask is for **one paid month’s notice** on cancellations, sent by email. Simple and straightforward!

 **Membership Freeze Policy**

We know life can get hectic — work commitments, travel plans, or just needing a break from training. That’s why every member at Alibi BJJ Academy is entitled to **one membership freeze per year**.

**What’s included:**

* One calendar month freeze per membership year (January–December)

* No payments taken during the freeze period

* Your current membership rate stays the same

* No rejoining fees when you return

* Membership automatically resumes the following month

* Freeze requests must be made at least **14 days before your next payment date**

Freezes apply to full calendar months only (no partial months or weeks)

Additional Freeze Periods:

If you wish to freeze your membership for longer than one month, a **£20 freezing fee** will be applied for each additional month for adults, and a **£15 freezing fee** for each additional month for children.

**Injury Freeze Policy**

If you have an injury expected to take longer than one month to heal, you may request an extended freeze by providing a **doctor’s note**.

* Injury freeze requests must be submitted at least **5 days before your next payment date**.

* No payments will be taken during the approved injury freeze period.

* Membership will resume once you’re cleared by your doctor or after the agreed freeze period.

 **Important Notes:**

Your freeze does **not** replace or count towards your 1-month cancellation notice. If you decide to cancel, you’ll still need to provide the standard **one full month of paid notice after your freeze ends**.

This freeze is here to give a flexibility — not as a way to bypass the cancellation notice.

Explaination : What Does One Full Month of Paid Notice Mean?

If you give your cancellation notice on November 2nd, but your next payment date is November 15th, (13 days notice) here’s what happens:

Since your next payment is on Nov 15th, and you gave not full one month notice before that date, your November 15th payment will still be taken.

This payment covers your membership from November to December 15th .

Your membership will officially end on December 14th — one full paid month after your cancellation notice.

But, if you give your cancellation notice on your payment day (Nov 15th) or within two days after, no more payments will be taken AFTER that,and your membership will end on December 14th.

And remember: You can keep using you r membership normally until the day your membership ends.

Changes to Membership Fees: We reserve the right to change policy or membership fees. If there is an increase, you will be notified in advance, and the new fee will apply from the next arranged deduction.

By signing below, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to follow all Alibi BJJ Academy membership rules and policies.

Alibi BJJ Academy General Assumption of Risk Form

1. Introduction

Martial arts training at Alibi BJJ Academy involves physical activity and self-defence techniques that inherently carry a risk of injury. This form ensures that all participants (or their parents/guardians if under 18) understand and acknowledge the risks involved before engaging in training.

2. Acknowledgement of Risk

By signing this form, I acknowledge and understand that:

• Participation in martial arts involves inherent risks, including but not limited to bruises, sprains, strains, fractures, concussions, dislocations, and other potential injuries.
• More severe injuries, while rare, can occur, including head injuries, nerve damage, or serious trauma.
• The nature of martial arts training involves close contact with instructors, training partners, and equipment, which increases the risk of accidental injury.
• There is a possibility of experiencing emotional or psychological stress during training.
• There is a risk of exposure to communicable diseases (such as colds, flu, or COVID-19), particularly in a training environment where physical contact is involved.

3. Voluntary Participation

I confirm that:

• My participation (or my child's participation if signing as a parent/guardian) is voluntary and I am aware of the risks involved.
• I have had the opportunity to ask questions regarding the nature and risks of training at Alibi BJJ Academy .
• I understand that I (or my child) have the right to stop participation at any time if uncomfortable with any aspect of training.

4. Safety and Responsibility

I acknowledge that:

• The instructors and staff at Alibi BJJ Academy will take all reasonable precautions to ensure safety, but they cannot eliminate all risks associated with martial arts training.
• I (or my child) must follow all instructions, safety rules, and guidelines given by the instructors.
• I am responsible for ensuring that I (or my child) wear appropriate protective equipment when required and that I report any injuries or medical concerns to the instructor immediately.

5. Medical Conditions

I confirm that:

• I (or my child) am physically fit to participate in martial arts and have no known medical conditions that would pose a risk to myself, instructors, or others.
• If I (or my child) have any pre-existing medical conditions (such as asthma, epilepsy, heart conditions, or prior injuries), I have disclosed them to the instructor before training.
• I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a medical professional if I have any concerns about my (or my child’s) ability to participate.

6. Waiver and Release of Liability

By signing this form, I agree to the following:

• I release and hold harmless Alibi BJJ Academy , its instructors, staff, volunteers, and any associated parties from any and all liability for personal injury, accidents, or damages that may arise from participation in training.
• I understand that this release applies to any injury or loss that may occur due to negligence (except where prohibited by law) and includes injuries arising from the use of facilities, training methods, or the actions of instructors and training partners.
• This waiver does not affect my legal rights in the event of proven gross negligence or intentional misconduct by the club.

7. Emergency Contact and Consent

If signing on behalf of a child, I confirm that:

• I am the legal parent/guardian of the named participant.
• I give consent for my child to participate in martial arts training at Alibi BJJ Academy .
• In case of emergency, I give permission for the instructors to administer basic first aid or seek medical assistance as necessary.

8. Confirmation and Agreement

I confirm that:

• I have read and understood this Assumption of Risk Form.
• I am signing this agreement voluntarily and with full knowledge of its contents.
• I agree to abide by the safety rules, policies, and procedures of Alibi BJJ Academy .

9. Signature

To be completed by the participant (or parent/guardian if the participant is under 18).

This form must be completed and returned before participating in any training activities at Alibi BJJ