ACTA Instructor Programs

The success of the ACTA is founded on the quality of instruction throughout the organization. Grand Master Kim has been a model of tirelessly improving the instructor training and regimen. An ACTA Instructor needs to be someone who believes that the history and tradition of Tae Kwon Do is highly important, and also a person who is always striving to improve themselves and the students they teach.

In order to better train our black belts to become ACTA certified instructors, and to assist the instructors, we have developed a system for students at different levels to enter into the instructor program.

Not all students make good instructors, or have the drive to become instructors, and that is okay. We do not require students to move into the instructor ranks unless it is something that both the student and Chief Instructor feel is a good fit for the student. Our goal is not simply to have bodies to assist in class, but to further develop those students who show an aptitude for leading and teaching others.

Junior Leader Program

The Junior Leader program is the first step for students under the age of 18 to enter into the instructor program. All junior students that wish to become ATIs must be in the Junior Leader program for one year, or until their 18^th birthday.

Requirements:

Achieve a 1st Decided Black Belt
13-17yrs old
Complete a Junior Leader Packet and submit it to their chief instructor

Responsibilities

Scheduled to assist with 2 classes per month. It is up to the Junior Leader to find a substitute and contact the chief instructor if they are unable to attend a class they are scheduled to assist with.
Making sure that other students are staying busy when they aren’t working with the head instructor. This could mean setting up stations, running drills and one-steps, or simply “policing” the floor.
Help set up and take down equipment before and after class.
Required to attend Red/Brown/Black belt classes (quarterly).
Encouraged to attend all instructor clinics (quarterly).
Know all of the one-steps, and self-defense up to your belt level.
Know the first 3 forms.

Benefits:

Qualifies one to become an ATI and eventually a certified instructor.
Personal satisfaction that you are making a difference.

Assistant Trainee Instructor

Assistant Trainee Instructors (ATIs) work towards becoming a fully certified instructor. The goal for this program is to make sure anyone who will be leading class is fully prepared to do so. Students at this level will begin doing much of what the head instructor does while being supervised and instructed on how best to run class on their own.

Requirements:

Achieve a 2nd Decided Black Belt
Minimum 18yrs old
Complete an Application for Admission to Instructor’s Training
All junior students that wish to join the ATI program after their 18th birthday must be in the Junior Leader program for at least 1 year before applying.

Responsibilities

Scheduled to assist with 2 classes per month and find substitutes if you are unable to make a class you are scheduled to assist with.
If the Instructor is late, the ATI will need to begin class on time. If the head instructor is unable to attend at all ATI will run class. Instructor will notify ATI ahead of time if this is the case.
Responsible for making sure that other students are keeping busy during the forms section of class. This could mean anything from setting up stations, running one-steps, teaching beginning forms, or simply “policing” the floor.
Help the Instructor with equipment both before and after class.
Required to attend Brown/Black belt classes AND Instructor Clinics (quarterly).
Help with organizing and running special events (i.e. Sept. Testing, Tournament, Day Camp, etc.)
Know and be able to teach all of the forms, one-steps, and self-defense up to your belt level.

Benefits:

20% reduction off uniforms and equipment.
Qualifies one to become a certified instructor.
Entrance into all regional instructor seminars.
Discount on testing fees.
After 6 months in the program, 50% reduction in class dues.

Certified Instructor

Certified instructors have the ability to lead classes as well as open their own club location (as long as it complies with the requirements of the instructor contract).

Requirements:

Achieve a 3rd Decided Black Belt.
Minimum 18yrs old.
At least one year as an ATI.
Have led basic exercises at least 12 times in the last year.
Must know and be able to teach all of the forms, one-steps, and self defense up to their own belt level.
Fill out and submit ACTA Instructor packet to ACTA Headquarters, through local Chief Instructor.

Responsibilities

Lead at least 2 classes per month. These classes may be Orientation or standard classes. If the AI cannot attend class, it is up to the AI to find a replacement as soon as possible.
Assist in class at least 1 per week. When assisting, responsibilities are the same as those of an ATI
Be available to teach for other instructors when needed
Required to attend Red/Brown/Black Belt and Instructor Seminars (quarterly).
Must attend at least one non-Minneapolis ACTA Regional Testing or other event (Summer Camp, tournament, etc.) per year.
Help with organizing and running special events (i.e. Sept. Testing, Summer Day Camp, tournament)

Benefits:

Ability to connect with students and make a difference in their training.
Strengthens leadership skills and builds confidence working with people of all ages and ability levels.
Give back to the ACTA by volunteering your time and effort
Uniforms and equipment at cost.
No cost for taking classes.
Discounts on testing fees.
The ability to start your own ACTA club.

Important Documents

Junior Leader Application

Assistant Trainee Instructor Application

Application for Instructor Certification

Instructor Contract