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Instructor Certification
This
certification is the most important for your students, as a Nationally
Certified Instructor you are set apart from the general everyday Black
Belt. Here is where you become a true Professional Martial Arts Instructor.
There
are many "groups" out there that have a form of instructor
certification or even claim to have degree programs in Martial Arts.
Most of these programs are based in business / advertising or liberal
arts / business management. While these may be degrees or
certifications neither of them does anything to meet the standards
needed to be a true Professional Martial Arts Instructor. Here at the
USCMAS we have the highest standards in the Martial Arts industry when
it comes to teaching be it our children or adult students. We believe
that a Martial Arts Instructor must understand not only their system of
techniques but also the human body, knowledge of history and facts,
theory of physics, principals of philosophy, basic personal training
& groups fitness programs and many more areas along with a proven
track record of teaching all ages. A good instructor doesn't need an advertising class to find students, the students will find them.
By
earning an Instructor Certification you are committing yourself to
being the best instructor you can be and providing respected training
and rankings for your students. To begin the process
required to become a Certified Instructor please review the level of
certification below and contact us for application.
Instructor Certifications
Level One: Certified Instructor
This is the first level of instructor certification. To earn this level of instructor certification first you must submit your complete application. Once your application has been approved you must then begin completing the following requirements. When
all requirements have been completed to the required standard and
reviewed by the USCMAS Board you will then be issued your Instructor
Certification. Fees are for mail certificate only $50.00
- You must be ranked as 2nd Dan or higher in a recognized system.
- You must log 156 hours of instructor time in your first year. The logged hours must be witnessed.
- You must take part in 2 volunteer programs per year. Verification is required.
- You must complete a college class, vocational certification or equivalent in Basic Fitness. Example: A.C.E. Personal Trainer or Group Fitness instructor cert.
- You must complete a college class, vocational certification or equivalent in Basic Human Anatomy.
- You must complete a college class, vocational certification or equivalent in Martial Arts History of the 1900’s.
Level Two: Certified Senior Instructor
This is the second level of instructor certification. To earn this level of instructor certification first you must submit your complete application. Once your application has been approved you must then begin completing the following requirements. When
all requirements have been completed to the required standard and
reviewed by the USCMAS Board you will then be issued your Instructor
Certification. Fees are for mail certificate only $50.00
- You must be ranked at 3rd Dan or higher in a recognized system.
- You must log 468 hours of instructor time. Logged hours must be witnessed.
- You must take part in 2 volunteer events per year. Verification is required.
- You must log 3 formal rank testing of which you sat on the panel. Must be verified by the Head Official of each testing panel.
- You must sit on one Black Belt test per year. Must be verified by the Head Official of testing panel.
- You must complete a college class, vocational certification or equivalent in sports nutrition.
- You must
complete a college class, vocational certification or equivalent in the
History of the country of your Martial Arts system.
- You must complete a college class, vocational certification or equivalent in the proper terms used in your Martial Arts system. Example: For Shotokan Karate you must learn the Japanese terms for Martial Arts techniques.
Level Three: Certified Head Instructor
This is the third level of instructor certification. To earn this level of instructor certification first you must submit your complete application. Once your application has been approved you must then begin completing the following requirements. When
all requirements have been completed to the required standard and
reviewed by the USCMAS Board you will then be issued your Instructor
Certification. Fees are for mail certificate only $50.00
- You must be ranked 4th Dan or Higher.
- You must log 780 hours of instructor time. Logged hours must be witnessed.
- You must take part in 2 volunteer events per year.
- You must log 3 formal rank exams of 3rd Dan or higher which you sat on the panel. Must be verified by the Head Official of each testing panel.
- You must run a formal Black Belt test as the Head Official.
- You
must complete a college class, vocational certification or equivalent
in teaching/ class instruction, Martial Arts and the Law & Human
Body Motion.
Level Four: Certified Master Instructor
This is the forth level of instructor certification. To earn this level of instructor certification first you must submit your complete application. Once your application has been approved you must then begin completing the following requirements. When
all requirements have been completed to the required standard and
reviewed by the USCMAS Board you will then be issued your Instructor
Certification. Fees are for mail certificate only $50.00
1. You must be ranked 5th Dan or Higher.
2. You must log 1248 hours of instructor time. Logged hours must be witnessed.
3. You must take part in 2 volunteer events per year.
4. You must log 3 formal rank exams of 3rd Dan or higher which you are the Head Official for.
5. You must complete a thesis on the “Commitment & Responsibility of the Professional Martial Arts Instructor”. This paper must be in APA format and no less than 35 pages.
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