You participate in any workout that we post at your own risk. Any equipment you choose to use to learn, play or participate in any fencing or swordfighting activity is your choice and responsibility and you personally assume your own risk or risk to any participants. Valkyrie Fencing and/or USA Fencing will not be liable or responsible to any injuries or damages that may occur as a result of your participation or to those around you or to any of your surroundings!!