Physical activity disclaimer and waiver
Plain-English notice on the risks of Systema training, the limits of what we teach, and what we ask you to agree to before stepping onto the mat.
Summary
Systema is a physical training system. Like any martial art it carries the risk of injury. Before attending a class or seminar you agree that you are fit to train, that you take responsibility for working within your own limits, and that you have disclosed any relevant medical conditions to the instructor. Self-defence training prepares you for situations but does not guarantee any specific outcome in real life.
Physical activity and the risk of injury
Training in Systema involves movement, partner contact, falling and recovery, striking, breath work and exposure to physical pressure. Even at slow tempo and with cooperative partners, training can produce bruises, joint discomfort, muscle strain and other physical effects, and on rare occasions more significant injury. By attending a class or a seminar you accept that this risk exists.
You are responsible for telling your instructor about any medical condition, injury, recent surgery, pregnancy or other factor that could affect your training. If in doubt, speak to your doctor before you start.
Not medical advice
Nothing on this site, and nothing said in class, is medical advice. Breathing practices, mobility work and recovery exercises taught at East Anglia Systema are intended as general practical training. If you have a medical condition, are managing an injury, or are unsure whether physical training is right for you, please consult a qualified medical professional before participating.
Self-defence training and real-world situations
Systema includes practical self-defence material. Training improves your awareness, your ability to remain calm under pressure and the range of responses available to you. It does not guarantee your safety in any specific real-world situation. The most reliable form of self-defence is avoidance, awareness and de-escalation. We teach techniques and principles; we do not promise outcomes.
Children and minors
Our adult classes and seminars are intended for participants aged eighteen and over. Younger students are welcome only by prior arrangement with the lead instructor, with parental consent and with a parent or guardian present.
Personal property
Please look after your own belongings at the venue. East Anglia Systema cannot accept responsibility for personal items that are lost, stolen or damaged at a class or a seminar.
Photography, video and recording
By participating in any class, seminar or event, you consent to being photographed or filmed and to East Anglia Systema using those images and recordings for school records, training materials, marketing and social media. This consent is granted at no cost and without further notice, and applies in perpetuity.
Signed waiver on first attendance
Every new student is asked to read and sign a short physical-activity waiver before their first session. The waiver restates the points on this page. It is part of attending; if you would rather not sign, we are unable to enrol you.
Limits of liability
Nothing on this page limits or excludes any liability that cannot be excluded under UK law. Subject to that, our liability in connection with a class or seminar is limited to the fee you paid for that class or seminar.
Questions
If you have a question about training safety, a specific medical concern, or anything else on this page, please contact us before booking. Email contact@eastangliasystema.com and we will respond within two working days.
Version 1.0, last updated 30 May 2026. Where this page and the signed in-person waiver differ, the signed waiver applied at first attendance takes precedence.