Details
The Instructors Course is broken down into 7 phases which covers the complete syllabus extensively, ensuring the apprentice instructor is fully equipped in all manner of teaching the art in it’s entirety.
The 7 phases are:
- Phase 1 - Ground fighting
- Phase 2 - Upright Fighting
- Phase 3 - Locks, Chocks and Grabs
- Phase 4 - Multiple Attackers
- Phase 5 - Kembangan
- Phase 6 - Weaponry
- Phase 7 - Full Weaponry
The course is broken down into 4 Instructor Workshops during the course of the year.
Each workshop is 2 days long and held over the weekend.
Saturdays will cover the physical aspects of the art which includes body conditioning, pad work, drills, forms and techniques.
Sundays will cover the theory including principles, movements, postures and teaching.
Entry Requirements
To apply:
- you must be over 18
- must have completed the SBL Accelerated Instructors Program (click here for further details)
or
- trained SBL regularly and recommended by a SBL Instructor
Assessments
At the end of each workshop, you are given the task of conducting a small class to gain experience and confidence. Instructors are then graduated in 3 subjects in their designated phase and must complete all 3 to receive their instructor’s certificate.
Assessments are also carried out during the duration of the course and goes towards your final award
Instructor Workshop Dates
Dates for 2019:
Workshop 1
23rd to 24th February
Location: Birmingham
Workshop 2
June 29th to 30th (International Instructors Gathering)
Location: Cambridge
Workshop 3
September 7th to 8th
Location: Birmingham
Workshop 4
November 17th to 18th
Location: Birmingham
