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Legal Disclaimer

If you do not agree with any of the disclaimers and clauses below, please exit this website because you are legally bound by this agreement if you visit this website.

This website is for informational purposes only and does not recommend any particular martial arts style, martial arts product or martial arts technique. The information on this website is only meant as a supplement for what you are learning at your martial arts school and not meant to replace your martial arts instructor's training. You should discuss and review all martial arts techniques and exercises with your instructor. The material on this website is meant only as an online review of techniques that you have already learned at your martial arts school.

Martial arts can be dangerous. People can and do get hurt. You should only train and practice under the supervision of a skilled martial arts instructor. All children practicing martial arts should be supervised by a trained martial arts instructor and their parents. Parents should discuss with their child's martial arts instructor what is and what is not appropriate martial arts training for their child.

Martial arts training and physical conditioning can be very physically demanding. Make sure that you check with a doctor before starting any intense exercise regime in order to avoid injuries and aggravating any potential medical condition (i.e. heart problem). If you get hurt, please see a doctor! This website does not provide any medical advice.

Visitors to this website can not use and shall not allow any person to use the information on this website in any way that violates a federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance, or for any illegal purpose,

By practicing any of the techniques listed or shown on this website, you are assuming full responsibility for your own actions and any injury that may result from your actions. The information on this website is only intended for properly supervised martial arts training and not for any illegal or violent behavior.

Black Belt Wiki is a US-based website focused on US visitors. This website is bound by US laws and regulations. International visitors are also bound by these US laws and regulations. If you disagree with these policies, please exit this website.

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