INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The Instructor Development Program (IDP) is an ongoing program focused on developing and refining the skills of the next generation of Jiu Jitsu instructors. The goal of the Instructor Development Program is to develop and train students to become instructors and teach Jiu Jitsu.
Only the strongest candidates go onto the Jiu Jitsu Instructor Course so it is also a good opportunity to discover whether a full instructor course is right for them. The IDP is ideally suited to those who want to become a Jiu Jitsu instructor but are still working on their own Jiu Jitsu training.
WHY CHOOSE THE INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM?
We believe that your journey as a Jiu-Jitsu instructor is a lifelong continuous one. Becoming an instructor is not a single event. We develop coaches over an ongoing relationship and continuing education. This makes our IDP different than every other certification program.
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Get direct guidance and training with Prof. Juan Pablo Garcia.
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Join a Community of fellow martial artists who are there to push you.
- Discover the possibility of a new carrier or a part-time passion.
WHAT’S INVOLVED
The course is called a development program because it is ongoing. It is not a one-off certification course as a one-off short course cannot teach you everything you need to know to help an instructor and students. It takes many months and even years of practice to ensure an IDP is doing a thorough job. All IDP must complete ongoing requirements in order to keep their IDP certification.
The IDP members meet on Saturdays and they are required to assist in a minimum of one class per week.
In these sessions, we cover teaching techniques and philosophy for Jiu Jitsu. The course includes lectures, practical sessions, such as learning how to prepare and lead warm-ups and effective teaching techniques. Those who satisfactorily complete the IDP are eligible to test and become certified EDJ Instructors.
