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Head Instructor

Head Instructors are 3rd Degree Black Belts and Above 18 years & older. The Head Instructor position is usually a professional position. Head Instructors are in charge of a school and work closely with the School Owner. They are responsible for all classroom, test, Demo Team and any other Activities. They have promotional authority to 2 ranks below their current rank with the permission of the School Owner. (3rd Degree can promote to 1st Degree, 4th Degree to 2nd Degree etc.) Typically a Head Instructor will determine Instructor schedules and oversee 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
2" Black Collar 4th Degree & Up
Any earned Leadership Stars
Masters Club Patch on Arms
Level 1, 2, & 3 Judges Chevrons
Weapons Chevron to your Rank
Any other earned patches

Age - 18 Years & Older
Rank - Must be at least a 3rd Degree Black Belt
Taekwondo -Must be a Certified Instructor
ATA -  Must attend one major event, Worlds or Nationals a year
Tournament - Must judge at a minimum of 4 regional tournaments a year
Protech - Must be certified in all Protech weapons through your Rank

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