Staying Certified As An Instructor

What Are My Requirements?

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The Rank of ATC Instructor is a great accomplishment and cherished achievement. I have noticed some individuals over the years only want the title without the responsibility and dedication needed to keep such a level.  These people often show disrespect towards Masters and other members by just showing up ever so often, bossing everyone around, causing issues (gossip) and leaving without even assisting other students or the academy to grow. 

If the only reason you want an Instructor belt is so you can grow a bigger ego, boss people around or just need to fit in, without putting in the time and effort, then we cannot assist you. 

However, if you wish to become an Instructor to assist others in self growth, discipline, self defense, overcoming of fears and improved life, then you will be a true Instructor. These shared parts of your own achieved benefits as well as teaching others what you have learned, will make you a better person and martial artist.  Then the belt you wear will have a deeper meaning in life.

As in many professions, you will need to continue your learning with your Grandmasters, Masters & Senior Belts so you can maintain your Certified Instructor status. In order to maintain this certification, you must attend training camps, attend testings and assist in classes or you will lose your certification.  The camps are important because there are always updates and changes in all styles, and these events give you the opportunity to learn the martial arts basics in other styles, which will help enhance your TaeKwonDo training and self defense perimeters. TaeKwonDo should be viewed as your "university major" and other styles taught by ATC as  "minor courses."  Basically, if you don't assist or teach, then all you have is a belt that will look nice in your closet.

 

6 Levels Of Instructors

 

MASTER INSTRUCTOR: 25YR+        School Owner or Chief Instructor who Dedicates his/her life 50, 60, 80 hours per week promoting
                                                                        his/her art so it continues growing while helping student grow and improve their lives. Master
                                                                        must teach at annual events to earn advancement rights.

 

PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR: 25YR+        School Owner or Chief Instructor who Dedicates his/her life 50, 60, 80 hours per week promoting
                                                                                       his/her art so it continues growing while helping student grow and improve their lives. Instructors
                                                                                       must attend the required annual events to maintain certification and union dues must be current.

 

EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR: 2OYR +         Dedicates 2-4 hour per week to practicing and 4-8 hours per month assisting his/her classmates improve
                                                                                      their lives as well as promoting his/her martial art. All paperwork must be current, and educational Instructors
                                                                                      must attend the required annual events to maintain certification.

 

TRAINING INSTRUCTOR: 15YR +               Dedicates 2-4 hours per week practicing and 4-8 hours per month learning the ATC training method and
                                                                                      assisting their instructor in class and attending the required events to earn certification.
                                                                                      All paperwork must be current; an instructor program is required.

 

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR: 10YR -14YR       Dedicates 2-4 hours per week practicing and 4-8 hours per month learning the ATC training method and
                                                                                      assisting their instructor in class and attending the required events to earn certification.
                                                                                      All paperwork must be current; an instructor program is required.

 

JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR: 8YR TO 10YR             Dedicates 2-4 hours per week practicing and 4-8 hours per month learning the ATC training method and
                                                                                      assisting their instructor in class and attending the required events to earn certification.
                                                                                      All paperwork must be current; an instructor program is required.

 

 

Instructor Requirements

 

 PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR REQUIREMENTS:  25yr+   (ATC SCHOOL OWNERS)


Attend one training camp per year. (Summer Camp)
Attend a seminar every year or every other year. (Federation Seminar)
Pre-Test once per year (Camp counts as one)
Show respect and kindness to others.
Have patience with all students.
Remember the code of conduct.
Follow ATC guidelines
Listen and pay attention to details ( Techniques, Board Holding, Testing Procedures)
Maintain all union and school dues.
Maintain Proper Etiquette.

 

EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR REQUIREMENTS: 20yr+

24 Month Agreement: 2nd Dan Program
Assist in class:  One time per week
Training & Leadership:  1-2 times per week
Attend one training camp per year.
Attend a seminar every other year.
Pre-Test twice per year ( Camp counts as one)
Show respect and kindness to others.
Have patience with all students.
Remember the code of conduct.
Listen and pay attention to details ( Techniques, Board Holding, Testing Procedures)
Learn Proper Etiquette.

 

TRAINING INSTRUCTOR REQUIREMENTS: 15yr+

24 Month Agreement: 2nd Dan Program
Assist in class:  One time per week
Training & Leadership:  1-2 times per week
Attend one training camp per year.
Attend a seminar every other year.
Pre-Test twice per year ( Camp counts as one)
Show Respect and kindness to others.
Have patience with all students.
Remember the code of conduct.
Maintain top grades.
Respect your parents.
Listen and pay attention to details ( Techniques, Board Holding, Testing Procedures)
Learn Proper Etiquette.

 

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR REQUIREMENTS: 11yr to 14yr

24 Month Agreement: 2nd - 3rd Dan Program
Assist In Class:  1 time per week
Training & Leadership:  1-2 times per week
Attend one training camp per year.
Pre-Test twice per year ( Camp Counts As One)
Show respect to others.
Have patience with all students.
Remember the code of conduct.
Maintain top grades.
Respect your parents.
Listen and Pay attention to details ( Techniques, Board Holding, Testing Procedures)
Learn Proper Etiquette.

 

JUNIOR  INSTRUCTOR REQUIREMENTS: 8yr to 10yr

24 Month Agreement: 2nd - 3rd Dan Program
Training & Leadership:  One times per week
Attend one training kids camp per year. ( September)
Pre-Test twice per year ( Kids camp counts as one)
Show respect to others.
Have patience with all classmates
Remember the code of conduct.
Maintain top grades.
Respect your parents.
Listen and Pay attention to details ( Techniques, Board Holding, Testing Procedures)
Learn Proper Etiquette.

 

 

ATC WEEDS OUT NEGATIVE INDIVIDUALS.
If you have any of these issues below then don't enroll into the
 T-Instructor Program you will not graduate to certified instructor level.

NON- INSTRUCTOR MATERIAL:                       Someone who is selfish
                                                                                      Self-Centered
                                                                                      Mean
                                                                                      Disrespectful towards others,
                                                                                      Weak minded,
                                                                                      A gossiper
                                                                                      Takes everything on a personal level, 
                                                                                      Looks for the negative in everything
                                                                                      Plans on being disloyal or dishonest towards your academy.

                                                                                      If you are a person who wants the title and rank without being consistent or
                                                                                      willing to give your time to others, then the ATC instructor program is not for you.

 

 

BLACK BELT CODE OF CONDUCT
 

 

TAEKWONDO OATH

 

  • I shall always cooperate with other black belts.
    Hold together with cooperation and concord.
  • I shall always be respectful to my elders.
    Protect the rights of the weak with courtesy and modesty.
  • I shall always be faithful to my teacher.
    Learn the truth through practice of duty, loyalty and perfection.
  • I shall always be faithful to friends.
    Honor friendship and be peaceful and happy with harmony and faith toward all mankind.
  • I shall face combat only in justice and with honor.
    Be able to distinguish between good and bad with fairness and rightfulness.
  • I shall never retreat in battle.
    Sacrifice for justice with capability and bravery.
  • I shall always finish what I start.
    Move to action with sureness and with hope.


 

      ATC is looking for Instructors who care about students and want to see their academy grow.

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