Two-adult presence.
At least two approved adults — one organizer and one lead coach or designated helper — are present whenever minors are training.
Youth safeguards
Keeping teen participants safe
Men and sons 13 and older train together. These procedures explain how we check in, supervise, respond to emergencies, and report concerns for participants under 18.
Eligibility
Who can participate
- Teens ages 13–17 may participate when the host academy approves youth training for that session.
- A parent or legal guardian must register the teen, sign all required documents, and remain on site for the entire gathering.
- Teens train in coach-directed lanes with age-appropriate partners and progress only when the lead coach clears them.
Check-in
Step-by-step check-in for teens
Parent or guardian registers the teen in advance.
Every minor must be registered by a parent or legal guardian before the session. Walk-ins without a guardian present are not accepted.
Guardian remains on site.
A parent or legal guardian must be present inside the facility for the entire session. No drop-offs.
Documents verified at the check-in table.
Eric Kelly or another designated organizer confirms the signed combined waiver, guardian consent, and any requested loaner-gi details before the teen steps on the mat.
Hygiene and attire check.
Clean, fully dried gi, trimmed nails, no jewelry, and sandals or slides for off-mat areas. Mouthguards are strongly recommended for any live work.
Lane assignment.
Teens are assigned to a coach-directed beginner or youth-appropriate lane based on age, size, maturity, and experience.
Supervision
During the session
No one-on-one private interaction.
There is no unsupervised one-on-one adult-and-minor interaction, private transportation, closed-room instruction, or private direct messaging.
Partner pairing by suitability.
Teens are paired by age, size, maturity, and experience. Adult-minor live rolling is only allowed with explicit coach clearance and guardian awareness.
Coach-directed lanes.
Teens begin with positional drilling and controlled movement. Live submissions, standing rounds, and advanced techniques require coach clearance.
Restroom and off-mat breaks.
Minors leave the mat area only with guardian knowledge or with a designated same-gender adult when a guardian is unavailable.
Photo and video consent.
Media permission is separate, optional, and never a condition of participation. We do not tag or post minors without explicit guardian consent.
Emergency
If an injury or emergency happens
Stop training immediately.
Any suspected injury, especially head impact, loss of responsiveness, severe pain, or breathing difficulty, stops all nearby activity.
Notify the parent or guardian.
The on-site guardian is informed immediately. If the guardian stepped away, the assigned contact caller reaches them by phone.
Assess and call 911 if needed.
A certified CPR/AED/first-aid adult evaluates the situation. EMS is called for any serious or uncertain injury.
Use the AED and first-aid kit.
The AED location and operation are confirmed before every session. Gloves, wound coverings, and ice packs are stocked and accessible.
Document the incident.
An organizer completes an incident report with time, witnesses, actions taken, and follow-up steps. A post-event review happens within one week.
No same-day return after concussion signs.
Suspected concussion means removal, parent notification, and no return to contact training until cleared by an appropriate healthcare provider.
Contacts
Who to contact
On-site check-in lead
Eric Kelly
Primary contact during the session.
Host liaison
Felipe Soares
Coordinates venue access and academy rules.
mail@trainmyhandsforwar.com
For questions before or after a session.
Emergency services
911
For life-threatening injuries.
Reporting
How to report a concern
- Any concern about a minor's safety — physical, emotional, or boundary-related — is taken seriously and reported immediately.
- Report directly to Eric Kelly, Felipe Soares, or the on-site guardian.
- We follow the church's Texas mandatory-reporting protocol and will not investigate internally before contacting the appropriate authorities when required.
- Reports are documented confidentially. Retaliation against anyone raising a concern is not tolerated.
Full terms and safety
Risk disclosure, prohibited techniques, hygiene rules, concussion protocol, and emergency readiness.
Reserve a mat
Register yourself or your teen in advance so we can plan lanes, partners, and any loaner-gi needs.
This page is operational guidance, not legal or medical advice. Final youth-safeguarding procedures, emergency protocols, and venue responsibilities require qualified review and written approval. Last reviewed August 2026.