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Level 1 - Certified Trainer Program

The Level 1 - Certified Trainer Program is for all 1st Degree and Above Black Belts16 years & older. Certified Trainers must attend a Regional Camp taught by Songahm Masters. There they will be required to demonstrate knowledge of the first three Color Belt Forms and One Steps as well as show knowledge of Level 1 Class Curriculum standards. In order to attend the Camp, they must have completed a minimum of 100 hours of class assistance as a JTI or Instructor Trainee. In the classroom, Level 1 Instructors will be asked to lead a segment of class and if ready, lead a class.

 
Programs Uniform Requirements
Leadership
Junior Trainee Program
Instructor Trainee
Level 1- Certified Trainer
Level 2-Specialty Instructor
Certified Instructor
Chief Instructor
Head Instructor
School/Club Owner
Uniform:
ATA Heavy Weight Uniform
School & ATA Patches
Your Name on back
Red/Black Collar
Any earned Leadership Stars
Masters Club Patch on Arms
Any other earned patches

Age - 16 Years & Older
Rank - Must be at least a 1st Degree Black Belt
School
- B Average or equivalent (if applicable)
Taekwondo -Must have100 hours of classroom assisting as an Instructor Trainee or JTI
ATA - Must be member in good standing with a current membership
Leadership Program - Required

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