Level 3 - Combat Coaches Training Programme - Starting 14th March 2025

COMBAT COACHES TRAINING PROGRAMME

This coaches training programme is delived by the best in the business, with a combination of 60 years experience in many arts, such as Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling (Grappling). To qualify for this course you need to be participating in any combat sport.

The course includes:

Six classroom based theroy lessons followed by 20 physical practical assements within one of our Voodoo gyms or at a combat gym of your choice (with the permission of the head coach). If there is already a Level 3 coach within your gym then you can be assessed by them. On completion of the 20 assessments a signed feedback sheet will be required from your Level 3 Mentor Coach (for external gyms).

Examination and Marking Criteria:

There are three marked parts on this course,

1. The 50 question examination on lesson 6 (worth 100 points)
2. The 12 week scheme of work and single lesson plan written in your own time (worth 100 points)
3. The 20 physical teaching assessments (worth 100 points)

Total marks out of 300 points

< 69% fail (resit needed) 70-79% fair pass, 80-89% good pass, >90% distinction

You can join one of our Coaching Programmes for many reasons:

• To learn more about combat sports

• For fun

• If you may be interested in coaching

• To add to your Sports Coaching qualifications

• Or to be able to open your own gym

To gain the Level Three qualification you need to be a minimum of 18 years old and have:

• The required belt level (Purple Belt in Kickboxing or Blue Belt in BJJ (there are no belts in the Wrestling system)).

• Passed the Coaches Examination

• Been assessed by a senior coach within 20 classes.

• Written an example of a Scheme of Work and Lesson Plan.

• Hold a valid DBS check, First aid Certificate and be Isured to Teach.

The dates for this training programme are:

Friday 14th March 2025, 9am - 12pm (legalities)

Friday 14th March 2025, 12.30 - 3.30pm (safeguarding)

Saturday 15th March 2025, 9am - 12pm (the coach and coaching part 1)

Saturday 15th March 2025, 12.30 - 3.30pm (the coach and coaching)

Sunday 16th March 2025, 9am - 12pm (first aid for combat sports)

Sunday 16th March 2025, 9am - 12pm (course recap and examination)

Other dates available 19th September 2025 - 21st September 2025

Friday 19th September 2025, 9am - 12pm (legalities)

Friday 19th September 2025, 12.30 - 3.30pm (safeguarding)

Saturday 20th September 2025, 9am - 12pm (the coach and coaching part 1)

Saturday 20th September 2025, 12.30 - 3.30pm (the coach and coaching)

Sunday 21st September 2025, 9am - 12pm (first aid for combat sports)

Sunday 21st September 2025, 9am - 12pm (course recap and examination)

If you would prefer to enrol on other programmes then please find the correct dates on our Eventbrite page.

The above dates are classroom based, you will need to attend all 6 lessons. If you struggle with one of the days, then you can attend the same lesson on one of the following programmes. After you have completed the classroom sessions you will then be assessed teaching 20 classes of your chosen sport (times and dates to be arranged with trainer).

The six days will cover:

• The legalities of coaching

• Lesson planning and structures

• Teaching different age groups

• Health & safety

• Safeguarding

• Ethical and Inclusive coaching

• The questions covered in the Coaches Examination

• Writing Risk Assessments

• First Aid

• DBS and Insurance requirements

• How to run your own gym/venture

When you have enrolled on the course you will be considered a Level Two Assistant Instructor (Minimum age 16 years) until you have met the above criteria. If you are aged between 11 and 15 years you will be considered as a Cadet Leader.

Paying by installments:

Please contact us if you would like details on our six or 12 month payment plans

Why is Voodoo Combat investing so much in this training?

Voodoo is looking to expand in 2024 in Kickboxing, BJJ and Wrestling. We'd like to see Voodoo satellite gym's opening up across the region and as far afield as possible.

Although flying the Voodoo flag, each satellite gym is the coach's own business with the support of Voodoo, including our Intelectual Property and all the credibility that entails.

The 'Voodoo Satellites' scheme will offer the use of our name, trademark etc, as well as full support and advice to our coaches in opening Voodoo gyms in different areas. Delivering CPD training for coaches, first aid, and ongoing training in the martial arts. Advice on premises, class structures, standardisation, access to gradings, courses (2 each year at your premises), cross training and competitions. As well as a range of opportunities to increase revenue via merchandising and secondary sales etc. This opportunity is a no brainer if you want your own gym.

If you would like to open a Voodoo Satellite gym, then we will need to be sure that you can get insurance before you embark on your training. If you need advice on the insurance criteria, then drop us an email.

If you would like more information on opening your own Voodoo Satellite gym then please email [email protected]

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