Student Enrollment Agreement
Thank you for choosing Bushin Martial Arts | Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Richmond! We pride ourselves in providing the safest and most structured learning opportunity in all of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and we are very excited to have you join the family. Please review and acknowledge the following so we can get you started on the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu journey.
I, THE STUDENT OR THE PARENT ON BEHALF OF THE STUDENT, UNDERSTAND that under the terms of this agreement, the school obligates itself to furnish me/my child with competent instruction and suitable facilities for teaching lessons. All class lessons are supervised by qualified personnel trained in the procedures and traditions of Gracie University. I agree that I/my child is physically fit to receive and participate in the prescribed course of instruction. I agree to faithfully comply with all the rules and regulations of Bushin Martial Arts | Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Richmond. The regular hourly tuition is $40 per hour; however, a substantial discount has been provided to me by enrolling in a training program.
10-DAY FREE TRIAL: I understand that I will be granted free unlimited access to classes in the prescribed program(s) at Bushin Martial Arts | Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Richmond for 10 calendar days in order to determine if I want to continue with a paid membership. During the 10-day free trial period, I have the right to cancel this agreement for any reason. Cancellation must be submitted using the official Trial Period Cancellation Form provided by Bushin Martial Arts | Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Richmond. Verbal, email, written, or text message requests for cancellation will not be honored.
MONTHLY PAYMENTS: I understand that if I enroll in a paid membership after the 10-day free trial that my/my child's tuition payments will be made in monthly installments, and Bushin Martial Arts | Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Richmond has a fiduciary responsibility to collect all payments in a timely manner. Any modifications, changes, amendments, or cancellations of this agreement must be in writing.
ONLINE CONTENT ACCESS: I understand that upon enrolling in a recurring membership at Bushin Martial Arts | Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Richmond, I will have access to the online content based on my/my child's current enrollment or rank. Access to the online curriculum is a benefit of membership and will be provided for the duration of the membership period. The level of access corresponds to the current enrollment or rank of the participant, and includes instructional videos, training tips, and other digital resources designed to complement the in-person training experience. Access to online content will continue as long as the membership is active and in good standing. In the event of a cancellation, access to online content will be adjusted or revoked in accordance with the membership status.
60-DAY CANCELLATION POLICY: I understand that if I enroll in paid membership after the 10-day free trial, I have the right to cancel this agreement for any reason with a 60-day notice using the official 60-Day Notice of Membership Cancellation form provided by Bushin Martial Arts | Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Richmond. Any other verbal, email, written, or text message requests for cancellation will not be honored. I understand that I am authorized to train during the 60-day cancellation period in accordance with the terms of my membership agreement. All monthly tuition payments are due until proper cancellation procedures have been followed. In no case shall any monthly payment be retroactively refunded.
NO ROLLOVER CLASSES: I understand that the budgeted tuition payment plan is not affected by my/my child's training schedule and/or attendance. I am aware that any unused classes within my/my child's current billing cycle will not roll over to the next cycle, nor will I be entitled to a credit for these unused classes. Bushin Martial Arts | Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Richmond will automatically charge my billing method the discounted rate of $30 (compared to $40 regular drop-in fee) for each class over my monthly limit.
FREEZE FEE: I understand there is a maximum pause ("freeze") in monthly payments of two (2) months per twelve-month period. If I wish to freeze my membership, a fee of $25 will automatically apply for each month the account is frozen. I understand that I will have access to the online Gracie University video curriculum during the period for which my membership is frozen.
INJURY POLICIES: I understand that if I/my child becomes injured or disabled for at least three (3) months during the membership period and the injury is confirmed in writing by a physician, I have a right to a freeze the account at no cost or cancel the agreement altogether with a 30-day written notice.
RESPECT & SAFETY: I understand that belt promotions or other indication of rank is a privilege and not a right. My/my child's acceptance of instruction from Bushin Martial Arts | Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Richmond constitutes acknowledgment that I shall treat the students and the facilities with the utmost respect. If at any point, my/my child's behavior is deemed to be unsafe or disrespectful, Bushin Martial Arts | Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Richmond reserves the right to cancel this agreement and terminate the membership. I shall be entitled to a refund of all unearned amounts due upon cancellation by Bushin Martial Arts | Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Richmond.
Hygiene: Please help us and everyone to stay healthy, be considerate to the next person by cleaning up our mess.
- If you are not feeling well, please stay home to rest and get better.
- Regular hand cleaning, as well as sanitizing before & after class & after using the restroom.
- Shoes / slippers / sandals / flip-flops are worn when going into the restroom and neatly stored when not in use.
- Gis / training attire should be washed after each class.
- Keep your toe and fingernails trimmed.
- Shower / bath, clean feet & hands before entering the training area.
- Dispose of water cups after use before leaving the dojo.
- Retrieve all personal items before leaving the dojo.
Alcohol, illegal substances and medicine. You are not allowed on the premises or train after consuming any alcohol or illegal drug. You are not allowed to train after taking any prescription medicine that impairs your judgment, coordination, or reflexes. Smoking is not allowed in or in front of the dojo.
Parking: Thank you for preserving available parking spaces in front of our business neighbor Dry Cleaners during their business hours for the customers. They greatly appreciate the thoughtfulness. Let them know you are a Bushin family member to receive dry cleaning service discounts.
SCHOOL CLOSURES: Bushin Martial Arts | Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Richmond administrators may make any modifications to the class schedule as deemed necessary. Such modification does not relieve me of my payment obligations under any circumstances. School administrators also reserve the right to close the school on national holidays, for special events, and for a cumulative period of four weeks per calendar year for necessary maintenance and other purposes without affecting scheduled tuition payments. If the school is closed for more than four weeks, you are entitled to cancel this agreement.
DOWNGRADE FEE: I understand that if I wish to change my/my child's training program to one of lesser value there will be a $25 downgrade fee applied automatically using the form of payment on file. If I upgrade my/my child's membership to one of higher value, there will be no charge.
LATE CHARGE: I understand that a fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) will be assessed for any payments ten (10) days past due.
DEFAULT PAYMENTS: I assume all responsibility for all costs related to account collections, including but not limited to reasonable collection agency fees, court costs, reasonable attorney's fees, administrative fees and applicable late charges that may be incurred for default payments.
FAMILY MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS: Bushin Martial Arts | Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Richmond offers a family membership discount program for members who reside at the same billing address and share one billing account. Under this program, the main membership is priced at full price, while the second membership receives a 25% monthly discount and any additional membership receives a 50% monthly discount. The highest-price membership is considered the main membership and the lower-priced memberships receive subsequent discounts in decremental order of price. If any membership within the family changes, such as upgrading, downgrading, or canceling, or a new family member is added, the family membership pricing will be recalculated. Please note that changes to the family membership pricing structure will be communicated to the main account holder via email. It is important to understand that any such changes will not result in the voiding or termination of the membership agreement.
BY ENTERING INTO THE AGREEMENT I grant the school permission to use photographs, videotapes, artwork or other likenesses of me/my child (the student) for marketing, trade, publishing, or any other lawful purpose, without compensation.
MEMBERSHIP IS non-transferable except as stated herein.
I AUTHORIZE the use of a disclosed e-mail address for billing purposes and acknowledge that e-mail correspondence may include financial information pertaining to the membership.
I have read and understand the membership and training policies set forth herein.
Get Started With Our 10- Calendar Day Free Trial Today!
With our 10- Day Free Trial, you can try Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & karate for 10 calendar days to make you love everything about our school! If you are not convinced that we provide exactly what you are looking for, simply return your uniform on or before the end of the trial period and we'll issue a full refund for the uniform and you'll never be charged for the classes!
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Uniform / Training Attire
I have read and understand the trial membership uniform deposit policy.
Membership Details
I understand that my 10-day free trial period begins on {start_date} and will continue for a duration of 10 calendar days. I will NOT be charged for any classes until AFTER the trial period. I understand that I have the option to cancel my free trial anytime during the 10-day period, and if I choose not to cancel, my membership program and the related tuition payments will begin automatically according to the following details:
Program Description
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Program Amount
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Registration Fees
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$0.00
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Program Start Date
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Payment Frequency
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Monthly Recurring
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I have read and understand the terms and conditions of the 10-day free trial set forth herein.
Billing Account Information
Student Name
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Parent/Guardian Name (Type N/A if student is over 18)
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Student Birthdate
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Cell Phone
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{phone}
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Promissory Note
If my 10-day free trial period ends without cancellation, I promise to pay the equal monthly installments of {membership_fees} with the first monthly installment being due on {expiration_date} and all subsequent installments being due the 1st day of each consecutive month to be paid directly to Bushin Martial Arts | Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Richmond. If, in a given installment period, I participate in more classes than what is included in the training program I have selected, I understand that I will be automatically charged the discounted rate of $30 for each additional class using the form of payment on file. I understand that I may cancel my membership at any time by following the 60-day cancellation procedures outlined herein.
I have read and understood all the terms and conditions set forth herein and understand that any electronic signatures appearing on this agreement are the same as handwritten signatures for the purposes of validity, enforceability, and admissibility.
Sign Date: {sign_date}