Two to four times each year, I offer instructor certification. This instructor certification course is usually held at someone’s martial arts facility or a local college or university. The instructor certification course is usually a week long. However, there are two day long courses from time to time.

What is taught during these course? Well, I believe every entry level instructor needs the following to become a successful instructor / coach:

1. An understanding of what it is you are doing and trying to accomplish.
2. An understanding of who you are, and your limitations.
3. An understanding of who your clientele really are.
4. An understanding of how to teach and nurture a diverse group of people.
5. An understanding of business and culture.
6. An understanding of certain principles that apply to all styles of martial art.
7. An understanding of technique, training methods and tactics.

In the coming weeks, I will have more information on these courses. Right now please look at our calendar to find out when the next instructor courses will be.

Thank you for your time,

Roy Harris