Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a contact sport. Training involves physical engagement with other participants and carries inherent risks that cannot be fully eliminated by instruction, supervision, or equipment.

1. Inherent Risk

You acknowledge that BJJ training carries inherent risks of injury and that no level of coaching can eliminate this risk entirely.

2. Contact Injuries

You release VCBJJ and its coach from liability for injuries occurring during training unless caused by gross negligence.

3. Medical Conditions

You confirm you are physically capable of participation and agree to inform your coach of any pre-existing conditions before each session.

4. Photo & Video Consent

Sessions may be filmed for coaching review or VCBJJ social media unless you notify your coach in writing that you do not wish to appear.

5. Voluntary Participation

You sign this agreement of your own free will as a release of liability. Governed by the laws of Malaysia.

What we collect

Name, email, phone, belt rank, training start date, session attendance, payment records, and profile photo.

How we store it

Your data is stored in a private Google Sheet and Google Drive folder accessible only to your coach. No third-party analytics or advertisers have access.

How we use it

Solely to manage your membership — scheduling, payment tracking, receipts, and training communication. We do not sell or share your data.

Photos & media

Profile photos are stored privately. Session photos may appear on VCBJJ social media unless you notify your coach in writing otherwise.

Your rights

To request access, correction, or deletion of your data email [email protected]. Requests processed within 14 days.

Changes

This policy may be updated from time to time. Last updated: March 2026.

Tap, don't fight the tap

When your partner taps — by hand, foot, or verbal submission — release immediately. Delaying a release is a serious safety violation and will not be tolerated.

Control your intensity

Match the energy of your training partner. This is a private gym with adults who train to grow, not to win. Spiking intensity without consent, especially against less experienced partners, is unacceptable.

Communicate before you roll

If you are carrying an injury, inform your partner before you begin. If a technique feels unsafe during a roll, say so and pause. Speak up — your partner cannot read your body.

No slamming

Throws and takedowns must be controlled. Slamming a partner to escape a submission or to score is prohibited at all times.

Hygiene is non-negotiable

Train clean. Trim your nails. Wash your gi and rashguard after every session. If you are unwell — fever, skin infection, open cut — do not attend training until you are cleared.

Coach's word is final on the mat

Any instruction given by the coach during class or sparring is to be followed without argument. Safety corrections are not optional.

VCBJJ reserves the right to ask any student to sit out or cease training if their conduct poses a risk to others. Last updated: April 2026.