Kickboxing TNT Team — Teachers in Training
Have you ever considered becoming an instructor? There’s an indescribable joy to sharing the AMA Kickboxing experience, helping people through the highs and lows of their journey, and getting more involved in the Alpha Martial Arts community.
We pride ourselves on our incredible teaching staff, and have developed an extensive teacher training program to develop teaching excellence in-house. As our membership grows, we’re interested in creating more new teachers through our program.
If you’re interested, read on!
Stage One: TNT Training Intensive
A 6-hour intensive training with Kru Alberto and Mr. Herrman.
All future instructors begin by participating in the TNT (Teachers in Training) Intensive. This six-hour training intensive is designed to help future instructors improve their basics, begin learning more advanced techniques, get a better idea of what we expect from our instructors and learn the AMA Kickboxing / ChaiSai Muay Thai teaching style.
Responsibilities
- Successfully complete 6-hour TNT Intensive Training.
- Be an example of excellence: perform techniques with correct form, display good sportsmanship, follow the dojo rules to the letter, and generally represent the best of AMA!
- Display a commitment to self-development both as an athlete/fighter and as an instructor.
Benefits
- Improved basics and introduction to advanced techniques.
- Education in the art and science of teaching.
- Focused, small group training with Kru Alberto, Ms. Ariana, Mr. Herrman & Ms. Kristin.
Stage Two: TNT Team
Upon successfully completing a 6-hour TNT Training Intensive, future instructors become a part of the TNT Team . This stage of the program is the practical application of the skills you learned during the TNT Intensive. It allows future instructors to become familiar with working with students, improve their communication skills and understanding of the AMA Kickboxing / ChaiSai Muay Thai teaching style.
Responsibilities
- Assist at least one class per week with an emphasis on helping create a positive experience for new students
- Attend quarterly TNT Team Trainings
- Set an example of excellence: perform techniques with correct form, display good sportsmanship, follow the dojo rules to the letter, and generally represent the best of AMA!
- Display a commitment to self-development both as an athlete/fighter and as an instructor.
Benefits
- Continuing education in the art and science of teaching.
- Focused, small group training with Kru Alberto, Ms. Ariana, Mr. Herrman & Ms. Kristin.
- Contribution – sharing the art you are passionate about with other students.
Stage Three: Assistant Instructor
TNT Team members who show dedication and promise may be promoted to a paid Assistant Instructor position.
Stage Four: Instructor
Assistant Instructors who excel will be considered for a paid Instructor position.
How To Register
Cost for the 6-hour training is $299, but we are offering a 50{1d96d231ab15286cc2909578709a2dba1f05c1bc2821770822e5433a4504f686} discount to participants in the first TNT Intensive of 2012 (4/29/12). Click here to enroll online and enter discount code “kru” (lowercase).
The TNT Program is invite only. If you have not received an invite but are interested in being considered please let Mr. Herrman know, attend class consistently, do your best and you may earn an invite to the next intensive!
Please note that all positions run quarterly and are reassessed at the end of every calendar quarter (1/1, 4/1, 7/1, 10/1.)