Little group of friends?

Question

Me and a friend recently got interested in MMA, and I am thinking about taking up some Ju-Jitsu classes. Well neway, i recommended the movie Never Back Down to him and he called me and said he and I need to get gloves/mouthpieces/etc. And spar. So i agreed. But im thinking maybe we could do more.

Questions:

1: If we kept it between close friends, and had ppl sign waivers so that its not like were making them do it would it be okay?

2: I was thinking about buying several sets of gloves/head gear/etc, and just having them buy their own mouthpeices, and watever else.

3: Get a few more ppl and set up tournaments, and if we get enough maybe weight classes, etc.

Could this be okay if we made rule and made sure they were followed.

Like no going 100%, or atleast no full on face shots, no crotch shots, etc etc. Any thing else?

9 minutes ago - 3 days left to answer.

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9 minutes ago

Im not just some wannabe teen that thinks Im bad ***, i was just thinking maybe it would give us something to do, and stuff.

What is the worst that could happen if we kept in in a basement, and werent making ppl pay for it. And had ppl sign waivers saying that they are allowing themselves to do it and know what could happen.

Also, my uncle is a state trooper so.. would that help me out any?? Just asking.

And, id make sure that either I, or my friend refereed it and made sure nothing happened, and prolly make it to where if the person falls down and doesnt get up within 3 secs or so its over, unless it goes into a submission. Then they have 10 secs to submit or i have them break, etc.

21 minutes ago - 3 days left to answer.

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18 minutes ago

And have a video of each person consenting to the fight before it starts.

Answer 1

How old are you?

If anyone involved is under the age of 18, their parents could hold you liable for anything.

Don't consider any of this unless everyone involved is legally an adult.........even then, I'd suggest you check with an attorney that specializes in agreements that waive the right to sue.

Your talking about taking on a heinous amount of liability, make sure you're covered.

Enjoy

Luck

Answer 2

SPAM FREE HE-HAW said it best, took the words right outta ma mouth.I didn't see him comming!

CONGRATS TO SPAM FREE HE HAW

                              "BRILLIANT"!!!!

Answer 3

My friends and I spar, sans pads just full out contact. If you just want to spar your friends that's great but once you get bigger and more organized like having weight classes then that can compound the things you have to deal with. If you want to spar different people try going to a class or just with your friends. I worry about having so many guys with all that testosoron in one room that it could become a little fight clubesk. If you want to spar and not in an orgainized way, like with a profesional with knowlage and isurance, just do it with your friends its great fun. There are three of us and we have two spar and one just watch. Remembe to be carfull.  

Answer 4

Ask a lawyer in your state who is liable in case of accident and what to do to protect yourself.  No money and a waiver signed by them and their parents would be good.  Maybe there is more you need to do.