Martial Arts Instructor Certification Program

Elevate your practice into leadership. This seminar blends technical proficiency, teaching methodology, and leadership development so you can instruct with confidence and integrity—serving students of all ages and levels. Hands-on training includes class management strategies, safety protocols, and powerful communication skills.

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Who It’s For

  • Practitioners ready to lead, inspire, and mentor
  • Assistants formalizing teaching credentials
  • Future program leads and dojo staff

Whether you’ll open a school or assist in an established dojo, this program builds long-term success as an educator.

Key Program Features

  • Teaching fundamentals & curriculum delivery
  • Engagement, motivation, and progression systems
  • Ethics, discipline, and martial arts philosophy
  • CPR / First Aid certification & safety management
  • Practical teaching assessments & real-world experience

Certification Path

1

Assistant

Green belts and above can assist instructors in teaching classes at the instructors discresion

Observation
2

Assistant Instructor

Plan & deliver segments (warm-ups, drills) with feedback. Manage small groups effectively.

Lesson PlansClass Management
3

Instructor

Own full classes: objectives, safety, engagement, and measurable outcomes.

Full Class AssessmentLeadership

Curriculum Modules

Teaching Fundamentals & Curriculum Delivery
Structure lessons, set objectives, demonstrate cleanly, scaffold skills, pace sessions, and correct without discouraging.
Class Management & Engagement
Space flow, group management, progressions/regressions, motivation, positive discipline, age-appropriate communication.
Safety Protocols & Risk Management
Warm-up standards, injury prevention, incident response, equipment checks, emergency action plans, documentation.
CPR / First Aid Certification
Integrated certification so instructors are ready for real-world contingencies.
Communication, Leadership & Culture
Coaching language, clarity, feedback loops, presence, mentorship, and community building.
Practicum (Real-World Experience)
Assist and lead portions of live classes under supervision. Collect feedback, iterate plans, and log hours.

Requirements & Format

Prerequisites

  • Green Belt or higher
  • Commitment to dojo ethics and safety culture

CPR/First Aid Included

Schedule & Format

  • Blended seminar + practicum model
  • Future sessions are announced on Facebook and in class.

FAQs

Do I need prior teaching experience?
No. We start with core pedagogy and coach you through assistant roles into confident leadership.
Is there a final evaluation?
Yes—teaching demo, lesson plan review, safety competencies, and practicum hour verification.
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