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PFMA instructors are held to the highest standards found anywhere. There are a number of steps to be a PFMA instructor with our schools, some of those are listed below. Along with the steps listed below each level will require a special project given to you by PFMA Head Quarters.
Assistant Instructor
- This level and training is started around 1st Kyu or 1st Dan depending on the person.
- During this time all instructors are supervised full time.
- A non-certified instructor can not run a class or program without a certified instructor on the floor.
Certified Instructor
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You must be ranked as 1st Dan or higher in a recognized system.
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You must have 156 of supervised instructor time in your first year.
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You must take part in 2 volunteer programs per year.
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You must receive 5 units of academic training in fitness.
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You must receive 5 units of academic training in anatomy.
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You must receive 5 units of academic training in Martial Arts history.
- You must earn a Personal Trainer Certification.
Certified Senior Instructor
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You must be ranked at 2nd Dan or higher.
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You must have an additional 20 supervised hours teaching an advanced class.
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You must take part in 2 volunteer events per year.
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You must take part on a testing board 3 times per year.
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You must sit on one Black Belt test per year.
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You must continue academic training.
- You must earn Advanced Personal Trainer Certification.
Certified Head Instructor
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You must be ranked 3rd Dan or Higher.
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You must have 20 supervised hours teaching Black Belt class.
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You must take part in 2 volunteer events per year.
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You must take part on a testing board 3 times per year.
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You must be supervised running a Black Belt test.
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You must continue academic training.
Certified Examiner / Jr. Master
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You must be ranked 4th Dan or Higher.
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You must have 20 supervised hours teaching tournament training classes.
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You must take part in 2 volunteer events per year.
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You must take part on a testing board 3 times per year.
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You must promote one 1st Dan.
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You must continue academic training.
- You must earn "Martial Arts Conditioning Coach" & "Self-defense Instructor" certifications
Certified Master Instructor
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You must be ranked 5th Dan or Higher.
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You must have 20 hours teaching seminars or clinics.
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You must take part in 2 volunteer events per year.
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You must take part on a testing board 3 times per year.
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You must sit on one masters testing panel. (4th or 5th Dan Test)
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You must continue academic training.
- You must earn a Master Personal Trainer Certification & Sports Nutrition Certification
Certified Senior Examiner
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You must be ranked 6th Dan or Higher.
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You must have 50 hours teaching seminars or clinics.
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You must take part in 2 volunteer events per year.
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You must take part on a testing board 3 times per year.
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You must sit on two masters testing panel. (4th or 5th Dan Test)
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You must have completed the PFMA academic training or earned a BS from American Sports University.
- You must earn "Health Club / Dojo Manager" certification.
Additional Levels are;
Certified Master Examiner
Head Master
Soke
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