This qualification introduces the responsibilities and teaching standards the jiu jitsu foundation requires of it’s instructors.  It builds on the concepts that students were introduced to in the club assistant course and explains the key elements of teaching jiu jitsu along with the framework which all within the jiu jitsu foundation operate. The club assistant qualification is a prerequisite and this qualification.

This qualification is designed to introduce and develop the skills required to support the delivery of teaching jiu jitsu activities as an assistant instructor in a class taught be a qualified instructor. This qualification, therefore, is also designed to provide suitable support and progression for you if you intend to develop within this area at higher levels.

Successful achievement of this qualification is part of the eligibility criteria to grade to 2nd Kyu and also a prerequisite for the Jiu Jitsu Foundation Assistant Instructor and Club Instructor qualifications.

The online element of the qualification is assessed by multiple choice questions at the end of each module.  Students complete the course by using the audio player, or reading each unit and need to achieve at least 75% in each MCQ assessment to progress to the next module. The online course involves between 3 and 4 guided learning hours.  The online course is followed up by on the mat practice where the theory learnt here is put into effect and when the student is ready a teaching assessment.