Trainee Instructor Course

Are you ready to take your Wing Chun training to the next level? The Academy's Trainee Instructor Course is your chance to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to become a professional martial arts instructor under one of the world's leading martial arts schools.

The Trainee Instructor Course is open to all students of the Academy who have achieved Advanced Grade 2 standard or above.

Trainee Instructors, also known as Sihing (male) or Sijie (female), are denoted by a red sash worn around the waist.

Graduates of the Trainee Instructor Course at Sydney HQ in September 2011

Campus Locations

This course is available at the following campuses:

1. Sydney HQ (NSW)
2. Adelaide HQ (SA)

Upcoming Course Dates in 2013

Sydney HQ

The Trainee Instructor Course will run every Monday or Tuesday night (please nominate a night on your application form) from 8:15pm to 9:15pm for 9 weeks from the week beginning the 18th of February.

Please click here to download the Trainee Instructor Course Application Form. Please note that you must submit your form and payment to Sydney HQ by Wednesday the 13th of February. There will be a class limit of 16 students, so please apply now to avoid missing out.

A $100 rebate (issued as Training Package vouchers) will be given to all Trainee Instructor Course participants who commit to teaching at a NSW Suburban Branch.

Adelaide HQ

Course dates for 2013 are to be advised.

Course Overview

The Trainee Instructor Course was originally developed by the Academy's founder, Grandmaster Jim Fung, and has been kept up to date with the latest industry knowledge by the Academy's experienced trainers and instructors.

Through an intensive 9-week course, students learn about topics such as:

• The history and development of Wing Chun and the Academy
• Legal issues pertaining to martial arts instruction
• Ethical behaviour of martial arts instructors
• Leadership and communication skills
• Injury prevention in martial arts
• Conducting safe and effective exercise
• Grandmaster Jim Fung's unique training programme and teaching methods

Upon graduation, Trainee Instructor Course graduates will have acquired excellent skills in Wing Chun theory and practical martial arts instruction.

The Trainee Instructor Course is completed while students continue to attend regular Wing Chun classes (charged separately) and progress through the Grading System of Grandmaster Jim Fung's Wing Chun Kung Fu®.

Benefits of Becoming a Trainee Instructor

Upon successful completion of the Trainee Instructor Course and the Assessment requirements detailed under 'Assessments', the student will be given the opportunity to teach at a Headquarters or Suburban Branch at the International Wing Chun Academy. Through teaching at the Academy, the Trainee Instructor will gain the following benefits:

• Up to 60% subsidy of training fees in exchange for teaching at the Academy
• Invaluable teaching experience under the martial arts industry leader
• The potential to gain a broader and deeper understanding of the Wing Chun system through teaching
• The ability to train under the expert guidance of the Academy's Chief Instructors during Senior and Instructor classes (eligible Training Packages only - may be subsidised up to 60%)

Course Duration

The Trainee Instructor Course is taught over a 9-week period, which includes 2 weeks of exams.

Classes are held once a week, typically in the evening, and last for 2 hours each.

Assessments

Students of the Trainee Instructor Course are required to undergo a number of theoretical and practical assessments to ensure that they meet the high standards required of Instructors at the Academy.

The Trainee Instructor Course incorporates the following assessments:

• Periodic quizzes conducted over the duration of the course
• Theory Exam (2 hours) conducted in Week 7
• Practical Exam (2 hours) conducted in Week 8

Each of the above assessments contributes to the student's total course mark.

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate from the Trainee Instructor Course, a student must have:

• Attended at least 80% of classes
• Achieved a minimum total course mark of 60%
• Completed an Apply First Aid course with, or possess a current First Aid certificate issued by, a registered provider
• Completed a 'Working with Children' check

Graduation is held in Week 9 of the course. The student will receive a copy of their Assessment Results and a Certificate upon Graduation.

Following graduation, the student must complete a 9-week 'Practical Experience Period' which involves teaching one Wing Chun class per week under the mentorship of a qualified Instructor. Upon completion of the Practical Experience Period, the student will be awarded their red sash and be deemed to be a fully qualified Trainee Instructor of the Academy.

Tuition Fees

*Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, include GST and are subject to change without notice.

Advancing to Instructor Rank

Once a student has completed the Trainee Instructor Course and has commenced teaching, they will continue to progress through the unique Grading System of Grandmaster Jim Fung's Wing Chun Kung Fu® at their own pace. Once they have attained Level 1 standard, their teaching skills will be re-assessed and they may be promoted to the rank of 'Instructor' (denoted by a blue sash worn around the waist).

There are numerous benefits to becoming an Instructor of the International Wing Chun Academy:

• Up to 100% subsidy of training fees in exchange for teaching at the Academy
• Invaluable teaching experience under the martial arts industry leader
• The potential to gain a broader and deeper understanding of the Wing Chun system through teaching
• The ability to train under the expert guidance of the Academy's Chief Instructors during Senior and Instructor classes (eligible Training Packages only - may be subsidised up to 100%)
• The opportunity to apply to open an Affiliated School through the Academy's Affiliated Schools Programme

Enrol Now!

The Trainee Instructor Course is conducted up to two times a year at the Academy's State Headquarters. Enrol now to get ready for the next Trainee Instructor Course!