Coaching

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This page is a source of information for Ishinryu Instructors and all those interested in pursuing coaching qualifications within our association. For more information on the Ishinryu coaching programme please contact Sensei Richard Condon (5th Dan) on getfit@kokua.org.uk

Coaching Qualifications

Open to 3rd Kyu and above (Minimum age 16) The EKF have now completed a Coaching Award Programme for instructors. The programme is similar to the programme previously produced by the EKGB and adopted by the Ishinryu Karate Association.

There are now 7 awards available:

Junior Dojo Leader

• Permitted to deal with club administrative duties.
• Minimum Age 16.
• Minimum Grade 3rd Kyu

Level 1 - Provisional Coach

• Club administration
• Work with small groups with written instructions from Club Coach
• Club Coach must be present to supervise
• Minimum Age 18
• Minimum Grade 3rd Kyu

Level 2 - Assistant Coach

• Club administration
• Take charge of group using own initiative
• Stand in for the Club Coach as needed
• Minimum Age 18
• Minimum Grade 1st Dan

Level 3 - Club Coach

• Permitted to deal with club administrative duties
• Take charge of running a club
• Plan and deliver short term individual and group training programmes
• Supervise Assistant Coaches
• Minimum Age 18
• Minimum Grade 1st Dan

Level 4 - Head Coach

• Take charge of running a club
• Plan and deliver short term individual and group training programmes
• Supervise Assistant Coaches
• Minimum Age 18
• Minimum Grade 3rd Dan

Level 5 - Chief Instructor

• Evidence of working as a Chief Instructor for an EKF member Association
• Minimum Grade 4th Dan

'S' Level - Specialist Coach

(Minimum requirements as Club Coach)

Kumite Specialist

Evidence of coaching an athlete to all of the following:

• English Champion, British Champion, European and/or WKF International.
• Evidence of attendance at EKF coaches/rules course

Kata Specialist

Evidence of coaching an athlete to all of the following:

• English Champion, British Champion, European and/or WKF International.
• Evidence of attendance at EKF kata/rules course

All applicants will be required to attend one coaching course plus one examination course (Junior Dojo Leaders only need to attend one coaching course).

Coaching Course

The first coaching course will take place on Sunday 29th November 2009. An examination course will follow shortly after. Click here for a booking form and here for a covering letter.

Location

Corringham Ishinryu Karate Club,
The Village Leisure Centre,
Souhend Road,
Corringham,
Essex

Agenda

10:00 am to 11:00 am - Theory
11:00 am to 11:30 am - Lunch Break
11:30 am to 1:00 pm- Practical

Course Fees

AWARD	ELIGIBILITY	COURSE FEE
Junior Dojo Leader	Age 16+ / 3rd Kyu	£30
Provisional Coach	Age 18+ / 3rd Kyu	£40
Assistant Coach	Age 18+ / 1st Dan	£50
Club Coach	Age 18+ /1st Dan	£60
Head Coach	Age 18+ / 3rd Dan	£70
Specialist Coach	Age 18+ /1st Dan	£90

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