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 Instructor
Certification
Kwan Jang Nim Hwang has
expressed his desire that only the highest quality instruction be considered
acceptable for those learning the Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk
Kwan martial art system. Charged by the Kwan Jang Nim, the Technical
Advisory Committee maintains the high standards of excellence for all members
through the Federation's Instructor Certification processes.
As a 1st Gup and Dan
Member
you
are
encouraged
to
share
your
skill
and
experience
with
others
as
you continue your own technical and philosophical growth. Certified Instructors
may provide you with opportunities to assist in an assistant instructor capacity
so you can begin developing the skills required to someday become a Certified
Instructor. These teaching experiences will give you a means to learn many new
organization, motivation, communication, presentation, demonstration,
creativity, administration and leadership skills in addition to your current
technical skills.
What does
Instructor
Certification
Certify?
Begin a Certified as an
Instructor
means
that
you
have
demonstrated
a
superior
level
of
skill
and
understanding
of
the
Moo
Duk
Kwan
system.
It
means
that
you
have
proven
yourself
worthy
to
be
entrusted
with
the
responsibility
of
spreading
the
"Living
Art"
of
the
Moo
Duk
Kwan
in
the
manner
intended
by its founder. It shows that you have dedicated yourself to helping others
learn the Moo Duk Kwan system. It means that you have pledged yourself to
constantly strive for excellence technically, administratively and
scholastically.
There are three levels of instructor
certification:
Jo Kyo
Certification (or certified assistant instructor) is the first step to becoming
a leader and teacher in Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan. This step allows students to
further their development by assisting with classes and helping other students
study Soo Bahk Do.
- Literally Means:
"Assistant to Material"
- Title:
Certified Assistant Instructor
- Minimum Age:
13 years old
- Minimum Rank:
1st Gup (up to 2nd Dan)
- Minimum Training Experience:
2.5 Years
 Kyo
Sa Certification (or Certified Instructor) is the second step to becoming a
leader and teacher in Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan. A Kyo Sa Candidate must
demonstrate a good record of participation in clinics and other activities
conducted on Studio, Regional, National and International levels under the
guidance of the Technical Advisory Committee. The candidate must be able to
present the theoretical knowledge to explain and physical ability to
demonstrate, all lower and current level techniques.
- Literally Means:
"Material Teacher"
- Title:
Certified Instructor
- Minimum Age:
21 years old
- Minimum Rank:
2nd Dan (up to 3rd Dan)
- Minimum Training Experience:
6 Years
 Sa
Bom Certification (or Certified Master Instructor) is the third and final step
in the instructor certification process. The Sa Bom examination is held along
with the Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa (Master Level 8 Day Test). During the eight day
event the candidates will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the history,
philosophy and theoretical dimensions of all aspects of Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk
Kwan. It evaluates the candidates' ability to demonstrate and teach all
physical techniques, but focuses on the ability to organize a curriculum and Dan
Testing. Additionally, the ability to teach and evaluate instructors is
demonstrated.
- Literally Means:
"Teacher Example"
- Title:
Certified Master Instructor
- Minimum Age:
25 years old
- Minimum Rank:
4th Dan (and above)
- Minimum Training Experience:
13 Years
Additional Information:
- Only Kyo Sa or Sam Bom Certified Instructors
are authorized to own their own studios and to conduct Gup Rank Promotion
Examinations and recommend students for rank promotion.
- The term "Nim" follows
these certification titles as a form of respect for a senior member.
- Should you be interested
in further information on
Instructor Certification please see the
Instructor
Certification Study Kit.
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