This course is open to Jung Mu HapKiDo Black Belts of all Dan ranks. This course is a prerequisite for Black Belt students who are interested in starting the process of becoming a certified Instructor of Jung Mu HapKiDo. Instructors must be professionally trained to teach others to ensure that they pass on the correct knowledge and skill sets to others of all ages and abilities. This ensures the continuation of the high standards and authenticity of the art.

This is a multi-session (7) course. All 7 sessions must be completed. You will receive detailed guidance on disseminating the JMHKD curriculum for each gup (belt) level, White through red. You will get hands on experience instructing each age group; kids, teens, and adults.

• Session 1: April 6^th 2024 – 12-2pm

• Session 2: May 4^th 2024 – 12-2pm

• Session 3: June 1^st 2024 – 12-2pm

• Session 4: July 13^th 2024 – 12-2pm

• Session 5: Aug 3^rd 2024 – 12-2pm

• Session 6: Sept 7^th 2024 – 12-2pm

• Session 7: Oct 5^th 2024 – 12-2pm

JMAFC Hapkido – 1300 Broad St. Montoursville, Pa. 17754 USA

This is a 3 consecutive day (14 hour) course for Black Belts that need to travel from outside the area. All three days must be completed. You will receive detailed guidance on disseminating the JMHKD curriculum for each gup (belt) level, White through red. You will get hands on experience instructing each age group; kids, teens, and adults.

• Day 1: Oct 18^th 2024 – 5-8pm

• Day 2: Oct 19^th 2024 – 10-4pm

• Day 3: Oct 20^th 2024 – 10-3pm

JMAFC Hapkido – 1300 Broad St. Montoursville, Pa. 17754 USA

Authentic Martial Arts instruction must include not only the physical attributes of the Art but also the philosophical and psychological aspects as well. Anything less is “Partial Arts” not “Martial Arts”.

Many people have a misconception that having a Black belt makes a person qualified to teach others. This is false and does a huge disservice to the individuals being instructed and is ultimately damaging to the art.  Martial Arts passed down to others in this manner are degraded and inferior.

Having a Black Belt does not in itself qualify someone to be an instructor regardless of degree ranking. Earning a Black Belt means that the student has graduated from the color belt ranks and has built a foundation on which to learn. Black Belt is where the student takes the tools, they have gathered during their journey thus far and begins to develop the skills needed to become a Martial “Artist”.

Jung Mu Hapkido Kwan Instructors hold internationally recognized rankings and must meet stringent qualifications, such as the completion of the following:

• Successful completion of the Instructor Development Course. (IDC) Every student is different. Each student presents different challenges regarding learning styles. Learning to present material in different methods, including the use of visual aids, is vital to the students’ understanding.

• Instructor Apprentice hours. These are apprenticeship hours in every age group level of classes. (As part of the IDC, specific belt level classes are held to give prospective instructors in-depth experience in teaching the Jung Mu Hapkido syllabus to different age groups with different learning abilities).

• Criminal History background checks, including State child abuse registry clearance, as well as first aid and CPR certifications.

• 2^nd Dan or higher to receive a letter of qualification to issue rank 7th gup through 1st gup. (Color Belt ranks).