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searcher
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Joined: 08 Apr 2002
Posts: 269
Styles: Chito-ryu(Shorin and Shorei), Isshinryu, Hawaiian Kenpo, Judo, Ryukyu Kobudo Currently studying ITF TKD
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 Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2005 1:57 pm Post subject: Additional instructor qualifications. |
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I was just wondering if anyone has supplemented their martial arts knowledge with other areas? In this I mean: Certified Fitness Trainer, Cert. Nutritionist, CPR cert., etc.
Has it helped you with getting new students?
Has it helped you as an instructor with training your students? |
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searcher
Blue Belt
Joined: 08 Apr 2002
Posts: 269
Styles: Chito-ryu(Shorin and Shorei), Isshinryu, Hawaiian Kenpo, Judo, Ryukyu Kobudo Currently studying ITF TKD
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| Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 9:35 am Post subject: |
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Hello? Is this thing on? Have no other instructors supplemented there martial arts knowledge with anything?
Oh well.
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koryu
Orange Belt
Joined: 25 Feb 2005
Posts: 114
Styles: Okinawan Goju-Ryu, Okinawan Kobudo, Jujutsu
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I always keep my CPR and First Aid certification up to date. This can only help when teaching and training the arts, as injuries are an unfortunate side effect of good training.
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karatekid1975
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Joined: 26 Mar 2002
Posts: 4588
Location: Upstate NY
Styles: Tang Soo Do/TKD/jujitsu
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Ok, I'll jump in here. I'm not an instructor, but I'll answer you anyways.
In my TSD dojang, it was required for all BB's to get certified in CPR. I was certified anyways, just because I wanted to be.
As far as I go (when I do get to that point), I do want to be a Certified Fitness Trainer.
I can't answer your other two guestions, though. As me when I open my dojang in a few years LOL.
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searcher
Blue Belt
Joined: 08 Apr 2002
Posts: 269
Styles: Chito-ryu(Shorin and Shorei), Isshinryu, Hawaiian Kenpo, Judo, Ryukyu Kobudo Currently studying ITF TKD
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I guess I should have set it as those who are also considering becoming instructors.
I have always felt that CPR is a must and getting a CPT and Cert. Nut, is also very nice to have.
KK1075, thanks for answering anyway. |
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swdw
Orange Belt
Joined: 07 Mar 2005
Posts: 120
Styles: Goju-Ryu, Matayoshi Kobudo
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I have the following additional training:
Over 500 hours in accupressure / massage from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine Certified by the college. Included classes in anatomy and physiology. Took classes in sport therapy Tui Na (chinese accupressure)
Competed Fitness Trainer course, but didn't take the certification test- just wanted the knowledge.
Flexibility training, and study many other topics on my own.
Background in hard sciences including Physics
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karatekid1975
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Location: Upstate NY
Styles: Tang Soo Do/TKD/jujitsu
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| Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2005 11:55 am Post subject: |
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Hey, swdw, can you give me more info on the Fitness Trainer course? You can PM me with the info if you want, so the thread would stay on topic.
Thanks in advance.
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AnonymousOne
Red Belt
Joined: 27 Jan 2002
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Our school requires a minimum of 3rd Dan, a First Aid Certificate and having been trained to teach.
Being able to teach is another grading in itself
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Krazy Carol
Yellow Belt
Joined: 09 Jan 2005
Posts: 51
Location: Wilmington, MA
Styles: Matsubayashi Shorin-Ryu
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I have a Instructors certificate, CPR, AED, and First Aid.
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Sandan
Orange Belt
Joined: 29 Mar 2005
Posts: 123
Styles: Shotokan Kobujitsu
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Actually this is a good question, as there are now motions to have every instructor here go on a coaching course and become a qualified coach. My background is in physical education and so I'm qualified in Aerobic Instruction and also Gym instruction... doesn't really help me get new students. Although it does kind of make the parents more comfortable...
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