Effective Date: April 10, 2026

Business Name: MuscleNClutch, LLC

Coach/Instructor: Anthony A. Walls, II

 

1. Purpose

 

MuscleNClutch, LLC (referred to as 'MuscleNClutch') is committed to providing a safe, professional, and respectful training environment for all participants. This Safety & Youth Protection Policy outlines the standards, rules, and procedures that apply to all training sessions, including sessions involving minors.

 

2. Nature of Training

 

MuscleNClutch provides non-contact boxing fitness training and conditioning. Training may include:

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• Pad work

• Mitt work

• Heavy bag work

• Shadowboxing

• Footwork drills

• Strength and conditioning exercises

• Agility and endurance training​

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No sparring is permitted.

No participant-to-participant contact is allowed.

Clients seeking competitive boxing or sparring-based training will be referred to a separate coach or program.

 

3. Training Environment

 

Training sessions may take place at various approved locations, including:

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• Gym facilities

• Outdoor training spaces

• Public fitness areas

• Other suitable locations selected by the instructor

 

All training environments are expected to be open, observable, and appropriate for the services being provided.

 

4. General Safety Standards

 

To promote safety during all sessions:

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• Participants must follow instructor directions at all times.

• Participants must use equipment only as directed.

• Proper attire and suitable athletic footwear are required

• Gloves, wraps, and any other recommended protective gear should be used when instructed.

• Unsafe, aggressive, reckless, or disruptive behavior is not permitted.

• Any participant who appears ill, injured, impaired, or unable to train safely may be removed from participation.

 

MuscleNClutch reserves the right to stop any activity at any time if safety concerns arise.

 

5. Participant Responsibilities

 

All participants are responsible for:

 

• Arriving physically able to participate

• Informing the instructor of any injury, illness, pain, limitation, or medical concern before training

• Telling the instructor immediately if discomfort, dizziness, pain, or unusual symptoms occur during a session

• Following all posted, verbal, and written safety instructions

• Treating instructors, other participants, and property with respect

 

Failure to follow these requirements may result in suspension or removal from training.

 

6. Youth Protection Standards

 

MuscleNClutch is committed to maintaining a safe environment for minors.

 

For participants under age 18:

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• A parent or legal guardian must complete all required registration and waiver documents before participation.

• Parents/guardians are encouraged to remain present or nearby during sessions involving minors.

• Training involving minors should take place in open and observable spaces whenever possible.

• Private, closed-door, or isolated training environments with minors are to be avoided.

• Interactions with minors must remain professional, appropriate, and directly related to instruction and safety at all times.

 

7. Physical Contact Guidelines

 

Because training may involve form correction or equipment positioning, limited physical contact may occasionally be necessary. Any such contact must be:

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• Appropriate

• Professional

• Brief

• Directly related to instruction or safety

 

Inappropriate physical contact of any kind is prohibited.

 

8. Abuse Prevention and Misconduct

 

MuscleNClutch has a zero-tolerance policy for:

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• Abuse

• Harassment

• Sexual misconduct

• Grooming behavior

• Threatening conduct

• Inappropriate touching

• Verbal abuse

• Bullying

• Retaliation against anyone who reports a concern

 

Any allegation or concern involving inappropriate conduct will be taken seriously and may result in:

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• Immediate removal from training

• Suspension of services

• Notification of a parent/guardian

• Notification of law enforcement or other appropriate authorities, when warranted

 

9. Reporting Concerns

 

Any participant, parent, or guardian who observes or experiences unsafe, inappropriate, or concerning behavior should report it immediately to MuscleNClutch.

 

Reports may include concerns related to:

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• Injury risks

• Unsafe conduct

• Harassment

• Inappropriate behavior involving a minor

• Violations of this policy

 

All reports will be reviewed promptly and handled as seriously and appropriately as possible.

 

Primary Contact:

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Anthony Walls, Coach/Instructor

240-507-0736

musclenclutch@yahoo.com

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Secondary Contact:

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Lorena Walls, Administrative Contact

240-507-0736

musclenclutch@yahoo.com

 

10. Injury Response

 

If a participant is injured or appears injured during a session:

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• Activity will stop immediately as needed.

• The participant will be assessed for immediate safety concerns.

• Basic first aid may be provided if appropriate.

• Emergency medical services may be contacted when necessary.

• For minors, a parent or guardian will be notified as soon as possible.

 

Participants may be removed from activity until they are able to safely return.

 

11. Concussion and Head Injury Precautions

 

Although MuscleNClutch training is non-contact, head injury symptoms must be taken seriously.

 

Any participant who shows signs of possible concussion or head injury, including dizziness, confusion, nausea, headache, balance issues, or unusual behavior, will be removed from activity immediately.

 

A participant may be required to obtain medical clearance before returning to training.

 

12. Equipment Safety

 

All training equipment should be used in a safe and proper manner. This includes, as applicable:

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• Gloves

• Hand wraps

• Pads

• Mitts

• Heavy bags

• Cones

• Agility tools

• Conditioning equipment

 

Damaged, unsafe, or improperly used equipment should not be used. MuscleNClutch reserves the right to remove any unsafe equipment from use.

 

13. Hygiene and Cleanliness

 

To promote a safe and sanitary training environment:

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• Participants should arrive in clean training attire.

• Shared equipment should be kept reasonably clean.

• Open wounds or contagious conditions should be disclosed and appropriately managed before participation.

• Participants may be asked not to train if a health or hygiene concern creates a risk to others.

 

14. Waivers and Required Acknowledgments

 

All participants must complete any required waivers, releases, and acknowledgment forms before participating in training.

 

For minors, a parent or legal guardian must complete and sign all required forms.

 

Participation in training constitutes agreement to comply with:

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• This Safety & Youth Protection Policy

• All instructor directions

• All applicable waiver and registration terms

 

15. Right to Refuse or Discontinue Services

 

MuscleNClutch reserves the right to refuse, suspend, or discontinue services for any participant whose conduct, condition, or circumstances create:

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• A safety risk

• A policy violation

• Disruption to training

• Inappropriate behavior toward staff or others

 

16. No Guarantee of Injury Prevention

 

While MuscleNClutch takes reasonable steps to promote a safe training environment, physical activity carries inherent risks. No policy, instruction, supervision, or equipment can eliminate all risk of injury.

 

Participants and parents/guardians are expected to understand and accept the ordinary risks associated with physical exercise and boxing-style fitness training.

 

17. Policy Updates

 

MuscleNClutch may revise this policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or safety updates. The most current version should be made available upon request and, when applicable, posted on the business website or linked through registration materials.

 

18. Contact Information

 

Questions about this policy may be directed to:

 

MuscleNClutch, LLC

Anthony A. Walls, II

musclenclutch@yahoo.com

240-507-0736

www.musclenclutch.com

 

19. Acknowledgment

 

By participating in MuscleNClutch training, participants and, where applicable, parents/guardians acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to follow this Safety & Youth Protection Policy.