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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 use the online 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 1st 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 with focus on 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 5th 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 7th 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 or MLA format and no less then 35 pages.
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