Safety in Training & Waivers
Because Aikido is a martial art and the potential for minor injuries is real, the following guidelines help ensure the safety and optimal training experience for all members:
Respect the way in which the instructor of the class directs the training. Receive instruction and carry out suggestions for training sincerely and to the best of your ability. There is no room for argument on the mat. Ask questions when invited or after class.
The strength of Aikido is not in muscular force, but in flexibility, timing, control and modesty. Be aware of your limitations.
Everyone has different physical abilities and reasons for study. These must be respected. True Aikido is the proper and flexible application of techniques appropriate to any changing physical interaction. It is your responsibility to cause no injury to your training partner or yourself.
It is the moral responsibility of each student never to use Aikido technique to harm another person or as a way to display his or her ego. Aikido is a tool to develop a better society through the character development of the individual.
There is no competition on the mat. The purpose of Aikido is not to fight and defeat an enemy, but to fight and defeat your own aggressive instincts.
There will be no conflicts of ego on the mat. Aikido is not street fighting. You are on the mat to train and purify your aggressive reactions and embody the spirit of the samurai by discovering your social responsibility.
There will be no power struggles within the dojo. The dojo membership is one family and the secret of Aikido is harmony.
Certain risks are inherent in aikido training. It’s important that you acknowledge the scope of the activities and the potential risks involved.
Aikido training is offered by the Bloomington Aikido Collective, Inc. through the Club Sports programming at Indiana University-Bloomington. As such, we need to ask you to complete two separate waivers.
For regular club training, please complete the IU Club Sports waiver AND the Regular Club Training waiver.
For event or seminar training, please complete the IU Club Sports waiver AND the Special Event/Seminar waiver.
Training Waivers
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IU Club Sports Waiver
Club Sports are student-run organizations that are open to everyone, students and non-students alike. These organizations cater to a wide variety of skill levels, from recreational and instructional, to advanced and competitive.
Certain risks are inherent in your participation in Club Sports. Make sure you understand the scope of the activities and the potential risks involved. Make sure you understand that all IU policies and regulations, including those embodied in the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct, are in effect and apply to your behavior, whether you’re a student or not, for the entire duration of your participation. Finally, make sure you understand that your participation in Club Sports is entirely voluntary and at your own risk.
Please select the IU Club Sports Waiver button, below, or scan the QR code, above, to complete the required waiver and join us!
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Regular Club Training Waiver
The Bloomington Aikido Collective, Inc. is the non-profit organization that offers aikido training through the Club Sports programming at Indiana University-Bloomington.
Because Aikido is a martial art, the potential for minor injuries is a real possibility. Please review the Safety in Training information, above. Make sure you understand the inherent risks and are willing to commit to training in a way that minimizes them for both yourself and your training partners. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at aikido@indiana.edu.
To acknowledge the scope and risks involved in Aikido training during regular club training sessions, please select the Regular Club Waiver button, below, or scan the QR code, above, to join us on the mat!
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Special Event/Seminar Waiver
The Bloomington Aikido Collective, Inc. is the non-profit organization that offers aikido training through the Club Sports programming at Indiana University-Bloomington.
Because Aikido is a martial art, the potential for minor injuries is a real possibility. Please read and re-read the Safety in Training information, above. Make sure you understand the inherent risks and are willing to commit to training in a way that minimizes them both for yourself and your training partners. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at aikido@indiana.edu.
To acknowledge the scope and risks involved in Aikido training during special club events and seminars, please select the Event/Seminar Waiver button, below, or scan the QR code, above, to join us!