plan 2 b instructor

[wilko9999]

Hi

 

i plan to be am instructor of a mix sex class because i do not belive in a single sex class, i would make people wear they gi's because in my instructor class like black belt train in shorts and t-shirt, can you give me advice.

 

L8er

[renketsu]

Assuming that you are planning to start your own class under your instructors club / still in the same association.

 

I would recommend that you are atleast a 1st dan and preferably a 2nd dan before you start to run your own class - no offence to anyone but nobody wants to be taught by a coloured belt! For safety you definitely need to take a coaching course and a first aid course so that you are confident and safe in what you are doing.

 

When you first start out, I would be particularly careful to follow the guidance of the senior instructors... changing the dress code / content of the lessons etc is going to cause a few "who the hell does he/she think he/she is?" comments

 

Make sure that you have the support of fellow instructors as you will need assistance once the class gets to a reasonable size for sub-teaching and not to mention those weeks when you cannot make it for one reason or another.

 

I dont know how old you are but I guess late teens (occupation: student) - this may cause you some problems in itself as you will not look knowledgeble... I was 21 when I took over my class so I am not having a go!

 

Advertising in local shops and papers etc is the best way to get a club noticed in my book.

 

Andy.

[major_motoko]

One thing you need to look out for Wilko9999, is that in the UK I think under law now you need to have proper coaching before teaching children any martial art (considered "Sport" by our government). You need to have done a MVQ level in coaching and First Aid. Please check up on this before to make sure. I could be wrong, just read that somewhere. Renketsu is that right?

 

As for a dress code, in the dojo I personally don't agree with training in t-shirt and shorts. I think a Gi should be worn at all times. If you want to be traditional anyway

 

Good luck!

 

Motoko

[renketsu]

I think your club insurance will insist on you holding coaching and first aid quals as you will be a public health risk otherwise... Lets be honest, you would have be stupid not to have done a coaching qualification (like the EKGB one) to run a class if it voids your insurance! I dont know if it has to be a NVQ one, just one that is recognised by the governing body (i could be wrong too! )

 

First aid is an absolute must even if it's not defined on your insurance policy - it is important to know what to do in case! I insist on all new students filling out "medical declaration" form before training, with emergency contact details and medical conditions / medication taken. I keep all of these current (updated each year when students re-licence) and with me when teaching.

 

Andy.

[wilko9999]

andy

 

in the trodai club when you are black you are a part instructor then when you are 18 you take an instructor belt this means you can run a club, i am 16 i am going 2 start a club with my 19 year old friend, when we go for are black belt are 1st dan is in that so when i get me black i will be a black belt 1st dan, and i plan to get my martial art licence when i am a black belt.

 

for the instructor belt i teach my instructor class threw half of the lesson

 

and thank for tilling me about the first aid i need 2 do.

 

and i am not take over i am making a new club. we are ran by the a.m.a and the b.c.k.o

 

L8er

 

P.s. andy are name is the same

Edited August 5, 2003 by wilko9999

[wilko9999]

andy

 

in the trodai club when you are black you are a part instructor then when you are 18 you take an instructor belt this means you can run a club, i am 16 i am going 2 start a club with my 19 year old friend, when we go for are black belt are 1st dan is in that so when i get me black i will be a black belt 1st dan, and i plan to get my martial art licence when i am a black belt.

 

for the instructor belt i teach my instructor class threw half of the lesson

 

and thank for tilling me about the first aid i need 2 do.

 

and i am not take over i am making a new club. we are ran by the a.m.a and the b.c.k.o

 

L8er

 

P.s. andy are name is the same

[IAMA_chick]

good luck, i heard it's way harder to run your own school than it looks

[GrrrArg]

The UK govt is starting to make sure MA teachers have an NVQ qualification (one of the senior instructors in England for my club is actually working with/for the govt on this one so i've heard) but its strange because teaching MA previously will make for an easy pass for most instructors. But its a good idea and should help to cut down on McDojo's.

[renketsu]

Sounds ok as long as it doesnt become a way of the govt making more money out of people.

 

Having a karate teaching qualification would be quite cool , pity there is no govt/official recognised standard for dan grades... imagine having a work signature with your rank in... stop people giving you abuse by email

[Black Dragon]

Renketsu is right about the age thing. While it is important to be at least a 1st dan before teaching, youre age is also a factor that affects your teaching. I am 24 and only an assistant instructor but I have noticed that older students have a tendency to give me doubtful looks, or question me outright, when in fact I am teaching the same techniques as the Chief Instructor.