This course 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 and assistant instructor courses, expands on the key elements of teaching jiu jitsu and offers insight into how to inspire and teach a club effectively within the jiu jitsu foundation. The club assistant and assistant instructor awards are prerequisite and this course.

This course is designed to introduce and develop the skills required to the delivery of teaching jiu jitsu activities as a club instructor, developing students, club assistants and assistant instructors. 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 award is part of the eligibility criteria to grade to 1st Kyu.

The online element of the course 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 4 and 5 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.