June 14th & 15th, 2025 – Nanaimo, BC
Course Description:
The dojo instructor, both new and experienced, would benefit from this course. It is intended for instructors who teach students who are usually beginners or not very experienced. The focus is on fundamentals and skill development within a rather short time frame of interaction between the instructor and the participants (such as 1 or 2 classes weekly). This course appeals to a broad range of instructors and provides the basic building blocks of instruction as set out by the NCCP Karate Canada program. Participants who complete this course will be Instructors In-Training and may go on to complete Instructor Certification or transition in the NCCP Competition stream to become a Trained or Certified Coach. Contact Karate BC to learn more about the Instructor and Coach pathways in BC: coachdev@karatebc.org
Who:
This course is open to individuals who are:
- Green belt and higher
- 14 years of age or older
Course Content:
This course will cover the following topics:
- Teaching and Learning.
- Self-reflection on teaching style and philosophy.
- Assessment tools that will enable participants to keep working on their own to improve their effectiveness as a teacher.
- Make interventions that promote learning.
- Make Ethical Decisions.
- Apply a step-wise process for making decisions based on the NCCP Code of Ethics.
- Analyzing Performance.
- Consider factors that influence technical & tactical performance.
- Observing and defining key performance factors.
- Applying the principles of motion to detect and correct key performance factors.
Cost:
$175 for KBC members and $315 for non-KBC members
Dates & Times:
June 14th & 15th
9:00am-5:00pm
Location:
Shima Karate School
3032 Barons Road, Nanaimo, BC
Registration:
https://www.trackie.com/event/
Cut-off Date to Register:
June 9th, 2025
Course Facilitator:
Donna Gardecki
Additional Notes:
- No uniform is required.
- Bring your own snacks, drinks and lunch.
- You will be sent a link to a digital copy of the manual for this course.
- You will need to view and make notes on this document on your computer, tablet, phone during the course.
- Alternatively, you can take the link to the nearest copy shop (e.g., Staples) and have it printed.
- Be aware that there will not be access to plug-ins at the facility.
