INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
Instructor Certification
The Instructor Certification is developed by the World Fighting Martial Arts Federation (WFMAF) to promote a unified standard for teaching martial arts at different environments, such as martial arts schools, community facilities, elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, colleges, and universities. The WFMAF awards 3 levels of instructor certification: assistant instructor certification, instructor certification, and advanced instructor certification. The requirements specified below serves as guidelines for the instructor certification.
To apply for instructor certification, the applicant must be a member of the WFMAF and meet all the requirements for the level of instructor certification applying for. Instructor certification awarded by the applicant’s martial arts school or other reputable martial arts organizations will be evaluated and considered toward the grading of an applicant. The instructor certification is awarded to an applicant based on the applicant’s martial arts CV, completion of the Instructor Certification training course, and the applicant’s teaching ability in a demo environment provided by the WFMAF.
Instructor Level I Requirements
- Minimum black belt required
- Minimum age of 18 years old
- Minimum 2 year of teaching assistant experience required
- Prove of martial arts competency (certificates and awards) required
- Recommendation letters are optional
- Judging experience is optional
- Application Fee: $100
Instructor Level II Requirements
- Minimum 2nd dan rank required
- Minimum age of 25 years old
- Minimum 3 years of teaching experience required
- Prove of martial arts competency (certificates and awards) required
- Recommendation letters are optional
- Judging experience is optional
- Application Fee: $150
Instructor Level III Requirements
- Minimum 5th dan rank required
- Minimum age of 35 years old
- Minimum 5 years of teaching experience required
- Prove of martial arts competency (certificates and awards) required
- Recommendation letters are optional
- Judging experience is optional
- Application Fee: $200
Earn Internationally Recognized
Martial Arts Credentials
Become A Member of the WFMAF and Apply for Black Belt Dan Rank Certification, Judge Certification, & Instructor Certification
Our Mission
The WFMAF is an international nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve the original martial root of martial arts through communication, exchange, and research; to promote through public events the diverse cultures inherent in martial arts; to make a positive impact on our society through teaching the core values of martial arts and educating people about their character building qualities.