Assistant Instructor Course

This qualification introduces the responsibilities and teaching standards the jiu jitsu foundation requires of it’s instructors.  It builds on the concepts that students were introduced to in the club assistant course and explains the key elements of teaching jiu jitsu along with the framework which all within the jiu jitsu foundation operate. The club assistant qualification is a prerequisite and this qualification.

This qualification is designed to introduce and develop the skills required to support the delivery of teaching jiu jitsu activities as an assistant instructor in a class taught be a qualified instructor. This qualification, therefore, is also designed to provide suitable support and progression for you if you intend to develop within this area at higher levels.

Successful achievement of this qualification is part of the eligibility criteria to grade to 2nd Kyu and also a prerequisite for the Jiu Jitsu Foundation Assistant Instructor and Club Instructor qualifications.

The online element of the qualification is be followed up by an on the mat course where the theory learnt here is put into practice, completion of the majority of the teaching log and when the student is ready a teaching assessment.

Module 1 1. Introduction
Unit 1 1. Who this course is aimed at and why?  
Unit 2 2. After the course  
Module 2 2. Responsibilities and Instructor Standards
Unit 1 3. Responsibilities  
Unit 2 4. Standards  
Module 3 3. Teaching Jiu Jitsu
Unit 1 5. Teaching Jiu Jitsu  
Unit 2 6. Use the existing Framework  
Module 4 4. Mat Safety and Safeguarding
Unit 1 7. Safeguarding and the importance of Safety  
Unit 2 8. Heath and Safety Policy Checks  
Unit 3 9. First Aid  
Module 5 5. Administration and Respect
Unit 1 10. Standards of Administration  
Unit 2 11. Treat everyone with respect