NCCP Course Listings

Hello Everyone,

We’re excited to let you know about several NCCP courses being offered over the next few months.  Here are the details:

Course Name:  Competition Introduction 

Dates:  October 4th and 5th, 2025
Times:  October 4th – 9am-4pm, October 5th – 1pm-8pm
Instructor Name:  Donna Gardecki
Instructor’s email:  coachdev@karatebc.org 
Location: West Coast Gojukai Dojo, 3160 Westwood Street, Port Coquitlam
Minimum Requirements:  Brown belt and 16 years old
Cost:  Members – $205; Non-members – $350
Registration Deadline:  October 2nd, 2025
Link to Register:  https://www.trackie.com/event/karate-bc-nccp-competition-introduction-course/1031286/

Dates:  October 11th and 12th, 2025
Times:  8:30am-3:30pm
Instructor Name:  Ashtin Callaghan
Instructor’s email:  ashtin@rhka.com
Location: Online
Minimum Requirements:  Brown belt and 16 years old
Cost:  Members – $205; Non-members – $350
Registration Deadline:  October 6th, 2025
Link to Register:  https://www.trackie.com/event/2025NCCPCompIntro-10112025

Dates:  January 24th & 25th, 2026
Times:  8:30am-3:30pm
Instructor Name:  Ashtin Callaghan
Instructor’s email:  ashtin@rhka.com
Location: Online
Minimum Requirements:  Brown belt and 16 years old
Cost:  Members – $205; Non-members – $350
Registration Deadline:  January 19th, 2025
Link to Register:  https://www.trackie.com/event/karate-bc-online-nccp-competition-introduction-course/1031289/

Description:  The NCCP Competition Introduction course is a 2-day workshop that is designed for instructors and coaches who wish to increase their knowledge in the competition stream. It is intended for those who wish to analyze competitive performance of athletes, or become a coach at the provincial level, or for the BC Winter Games. The course will take participants through various modules that cover teaching and learning styles, analyzing performance, supporting the competitive experience, tournament formats, performance profiling, mental preparation and nutrition.

Those who complete this course may be considered Competition-Introduction Trained and may go on to become Certified by completing tasks 1-6 of the coach portfolio. For those wishing to be assistant coaches on the BC Team or for the BC Winter Games, the Competition-Introduction Trained course is a requirement, while head coaches must be Competition-Introduction Certified or higher. Contact Karate BC to learn more about the instructor and coach pathways in BC (coachdev@karatebc.org).

Who Should Take This Course?

• Dojo Instructors who are interested in developing their ability to analyse movement and to provide constructive feedback to their athletes.
• Coaches who wish to coach at the Provincial Championships.
• Coaches who wish to coach at the BC Winter Games
• Provincial Coaches at National Championships

Additional Notes:  No uniform is required. You will be sent a link to a digital copy of the manual for this course. You will be able to view this document on your computer, tablet, phone during the course, if desired, or alternatively you can take the link to the nearest copy shop (e.g., Staples) and have it printed. Be aware that there are no outlets for plugging in your device during the course.

Course Name:  Instruction Beginner

Dates:  January 17th & 18th, 2026
Time:  8:30am-3:30pm
Instructor Name:  Ashtin Callaghan
Instructor’s email:  ashtin@rhka.com
Location: Online
Minimum Requirements:  Green belt and 14 years old
Cost:  $190 for members; $330 for non-members
Registration Deadline:  January 12th, 2026
Link to Register:  https://www.trackie.com/event/karate-bc-nccp-online-instruction-beginner-course/1031287/

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

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.

Additional Notes: 

• You will likely not be able to save these documents on an iPad or tablet. Online delivery of this NCCP workshop is through Zoom. Zoom link for access to the course will be sent to all registrants after the registration deadline.
• Online Zoom Setup Recommendations:
• We strongly recommend that you use a headset for this course to prevent audio feedback. A computer with built in microphone and speakers may suffice (however, use of external speakers may cause feedback).
• You have access to high speed internet.
• You have a dedicated quiet space for the duration of the workshop. If you reside at the same physical location as another coach that will be on this course, please ensure that you are in separate rooms, on separate computers, and please eliminate all background noise.
• You have your materials open and accessible for the course.
• You must attend the full duration of the workshop to receive credit for the module. Webcams are required for this course and must be turned on. Remain muted during the course until it is your time to speak.
• Please register before the deadline. This will ensure that you receive the zoom link for the class and the correct manuals.

Additional Notes:  No uniform is required. You will be sent a link to a digital copy of the manual for this course. You will be able to view this document on your computer, tablet, phone during the course, if desired, or alternatively you can take the link to the nearest copy shop (e.g., Staples) and have it printed. Be aware that there are no outlets for plugging in your device during the course.