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Leadership program

Students who wish to develop leadership skills may apply to be assistants in the dojo. The program is intended to develop future instructors through practice and mentorship.
 

Background

  • Teaching is the most advanced way to practice karate.

  • Assistants are positive role models for junior students and gain leadership experience through practice.

  • Students who assist with classes develop strong foundations by being the good example

  • Dependable assistants help offload the physical effort of teaching from senior instructors

 

Eligibility

  • A Green Belt age 13 or higher

  • Is physically capable of demonstrating proper technique

  • Has demonstrated a commitment to their own training through excellent class attendance 

  • Is committed to 90 minutes of volunteering per week on a regular rotation 

 

Responsibilities

  • Attend volunteer training events and meetings

  • Show up 5 minutes before class starts to greet students

  • Assist with the warm-up / stretch at the beginning of class

  • Act as the example for new techniques being taught

  • Lead junior ranks through lower-belt kata

  • Partner with students when needed for bag work, sparring etc

  • Proactively manage their own schedule and gives sufficient notice of scheduling conflicts

 

Rewards

  • High school students may count volunteer hours towards community service requirements. Volunteers with exceptional service will receive special recognition at the year-end celebration.

  • Students 90 volunteer hours are eligible to be paid for teaching when they become Black Belts. Black belts who teach may be eligible for reduced tuition fees.

  • Black belts who have completed 90 hours of volunteering and 20 hours of solo teaching are eligible for the CNGK Instructor’s certificate.

Elora Karate Dojo

Sensei Barb Lamble, Head instructor

c/o Elora Centre for the Arts

75 Melville St

Elora ON N0B 1S0

call / text: 519-669-0853

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