TAI International Instructor Certification Criteria
How do you know if your instructor is a certified TAI instructor? Ask for their board certified certificate. Are you a TAI school owner who would like to become officially certified? Contact us via this website to find out more.
If you are not certified here are some reasons for you to look into it.
1) It's not very expensive. This isn't about making money- it's about providing a higher level of service for TAI students.
2) You will be up to date on all ASTM International Safety Standards. Meaning that you will be able to ensure that you are providing the safest possible facility for your students.
3) You will be in a position to have a set formula to consistantly train yourself and your staff. Remember, the most damaging thing that exists for any school is untrained staff teaching a class.Staff must of course know yoru curriculum- but they also have to know how to present it.
To learn more about how to become a Certified TAI Instructor please go to our events page.
Instructors Training Curriculum Overview
Beginning Requirements:
Student must be a TAI Black Belt (around 3-4 years of training).
Student must meet all requirements as set forth by ASTM Committtee F.08.29 on Martial Arts Safety
Level 1 CIT Course (Certified Instructor Training)
Student learns how to lead and control a class, class structure, public speaking, and methods of presentation.
The average student will attend this course for 12 months time.
Student is trained in all ASTM Safety Procedures.
Level 2 Assistant Training Course
Student has completed CIT Course and spends around 12 months
learning to apply the information in a mentored, on the floor environment,
predominately through observation and direct guidance from the Head or Master Instructor.
Student continues to attend CIT Course in order to see the information applied.
Level 3 Assistant Instructor
Student has completed CIT Course twice and has completed Assistant Training Course.
Assistant Instructor applies teaching methods to small portions of the class under the direct supervision of
a Head or Master Instructor.
The average person will be at this level for 6 months time.
Level 4 Instructor
Student has completed all training to level 3.
Student must attend annual recertification.
Instructor is capable of running entire class with the direct supervision of the Head or Master Instructor. The average person will be at this level for 24 months time.
Level 5 Shifu/ Sensei
Student Has completed all training to level 4.
Student must attend annual recertification.
Student must be a 2nd degree Black Belt or higher.
Capable of running an entire floor without supervision.
Can make decisions regarding the advancement of lower levels.
Must attend off site training as required by Master Instructor.
The average person will be at this level for 10 years time.
Level 6 Master Instructor
Has Completed all training through level 5.
Is at least a 5th degree Black Belt.
Is capable of running all floor operations.
Is capable of designing a curriculum.
Makes all advancement decisions.
This title is awarded by a TAI Grand Master and is board approved.
Level 7 Grand Master Instructor
Has completed all training through level 6.
Is at least an 8th degree Black Belt.
This title is awarded by a TAI Grand Master and is board approved.