Legal Disclaimer

Guidelines

  • Martial arts and fitness training involve serious risks of injury, disability, and/or death. Proper use of equipment sold by Shogun Martial Arts helps reduce such risks but does not eliminate or guarantee protection against them.
  • Protective products are for no - to light contact only, unless otherwise stated.
  • Read and follow specific warnings and instructions on products and in product literature. Save literature for reference for the life of the product, especially if shared.
  • Use only under the supervision of a skilled and qualified instructor/trainer who responsibly monitors techniques and intensity of training and assures that students are properly trained and physically conditioned. Minors using these products should have constant, qualified, adult supervision.
  • Do not use old, modified, damaged, or improperly fitted equipment. The condition and effectiveness of the gear may diminish with time and use.
  • Consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. Know your limitations.

Sparring Gear and Training Accessories

  • Shogun supplied sparring gear and accessories are intended only to reduce the risk and severity of accidental injury to protected areas during supervised no contact or light contact martial arts sparring. Light contact/force does not cause pain, injury, penetration, or visible movement of the opponent.
  • All sparring participants should wear full sets of equipment. Recommended minimum: head gear, hand protector, leg and foot protectors, chest guard, mouth guard, and groin protection.
  • Sparring gear is intended for martial arts sparring only and not for other, or more intense uses (e.g., moderate to full contact sparring, boxing, bag work, weapons training, other sports including soccer, or for medical purposes).
  • Using any protective equipment sold by Shogun Martial Arts user assumes all responsibility for any injury

Fitness Products

  • Shogun Martial Arts sold gloves are for impact protection are intended only for light contact on soft training targets: padded shields, hanging bags, speed bags, etc. light contact is impact not intended to cause pain or injury.
  • Padded training mats provide a margin of protection and shock absorption but are not sufficient padding for many training purposes.

Martial Arts Weapons

  • Shogun sold martial arts weapons are for training only under expert supervision, for demonstration of forms, for collection, or display.
  • Weapons training requires: appropriate safety gear, including head, face, eye, and mouth protection and other guards suitable for the particular weapon and techniques being practiced and a safe training environment set up to avoid injury to people and objects.
  • To decrease chances of injury, user should: respect the weapon(s), inspect them before each use to ensure they are in proper condition, and not use them for sparring or contact. Shogun Martial Arts recommends that instructors limit children and beginners to the use of foam rubber or foam-covered practice weapons and/or wooden blades.
  • Some weapons may be illegal in user’s area; user must research and follow state and local laws. Shogun is not responsible for improper or illegal use or modification of its weapons.
  • Weapons will not be sold to anyone under 18 years of age.