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By clicking on the “submit” button on this form, I submit this application for promotion in Manna’s Martial Arts in agreement with the following terms and conditions this TEMAS Black Belt Examination Agreement.

The Educational Martial Arts System, Inc. (here by known as TEMAS) hereby agrees to furnish a competent judge and adequate facility for the promotion examination. I understand and agree that the promotion examination fee is non refundable under any circumstance.

Recognizing that the strenuous nature of this activity involves risk of injury, I agree to hold TEMAS member studio location where this promotion examination is being conducted and TEMAS, its officers, testing examiners, guests, and members, free and harmless of any liability or damages for personal injuries sustained during said promotion examination.

I further agree that TEMAS can use any pictures taken of or by me in connection with said examination for publicity or promotion purposes without compensation, at this time or any other time. If I successfully complete the requirements for Black Belt membership, I hereby agree that I will not violate any of the following conditions of said membership:

1. I will strictly adhere to the attendance requirements of TEMAS and participate in the number of classes, seminars, clinics, and other activities to enhance my mental, physical and spiritual health, and to protect the honor and dignity of the Art. If I ever become inactive for a period of more than six (6) months or if I ever become lackadaisical in my training after my promotion to Black Belt, I may be asked to re-test for my current rank.
2. I am prohibited from using or executing any of the Art’s techniques unless it reasonably appears necessary to defend myself, or another person, against an apparent threat of unlawful and immediate violence by another.
3. I will not engage in the demonstration of the Art in any form whatsoever, nor under any circumstances without the express consent of my studio Chief Instructor.
4. I will not engage in the instruction of the art of Tang Soo Do/ or any martial arts in any form whatsoever, nor under any circumstances without the express written permission of TEMAS or my studio Chief Instructor.
5. I understand that TEMAS must strictly regulate the “location” of new member studios, clubs, schools, facilities, gymnasiums, halls, etc. in order to protect the privileges and rights duly accorded to every member studio, club, etc. Therefore, I hereby agree that TEMAS has the exclusive right to decide and regulate the location of new member studio, club, etc. that is opened or established within a twenty (20) mile radius from the location of any then existing sanctioned studio, club, etc. that is a member of TEMAS. I acknowledge that a violation of this provision may cause extensive damage to TEMAS and its member studios, clubs, etc. and I expressly agree not to violate the same.
6. I hereby agree that if I ever cease to be a member of TEMAS, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, I will not represent myself as a current member of TEMAS. I further agree to refrain from displaying or showing any certificate or identification card which contains TEMAS trademark and/or TEMAS logo, both of which are protected by U.S. Trademark, which would represent current membership.
7. I understand and agree that at no time visitors of mine, be they family or friends, may watch any of the workouts or classes deemed private by the Chief Instructor.
8. I understand and agree that while I am an active Black Belt I will attend and participate in regional Black Belt tests. Failure to do so may result in extension of my time and grade.
9. In order to obtain any level of Master or Ko Dan Ja rank member must be a Gold Lifetime Member of TEMAS.
10. I understand and agree The Founding Master or appointed Grandmaster on an annual basis will review rank status.
11. I understand that Black Belt certificates will be issued based on Black Belt time and grade form, TEMAS BB-TG, at a public presentation.
12. I understand and agree that students are required to attend based on an approved schedule by their Chief Instructor.
13. I understand and agree that Black Belt Dues are a membership fee paid in the form of a donation to TEMAS, at a rate of $25 per year, in the month of January, or become a Gold Lifetime Member of TEMAS.
14. I hereby agree that only my name will be published on the www.temas.org website and my active/inactive status may be displayed.

If I ever violate any of the aforementioned “Conditions” and/or of the rules and regulation of TEMAS, TEMAS and/or my studio, reserves the right to withdraw and revoke my membership and rank.  Furthermore, I agree to pay all liquidated damage to TEMAS as a result of violating the aforementioned. Said liquidated damages shall be fair and reasonable.

I have read and fully understand this agreement and furthermore, this agreement contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties hereto, and no other agreements, oral or otherwise regarding the subject matter of this agreement shall be deemed to exist or to bind any of the parties hereto.*

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