FOR STUDENTS 16 YEARS OLD AND UP WHO ARE 1^st KYU AND ABOVE

The World Karate Association Kenshusei / Instructors Program (世界空手協会 研修生) offers the highest level of education and training for Traditional Karate and Self Defense instructors. The WKA Kenshusei focuses on training methodology, educational pedagogy, sports science, street self defense, security tactics, first aid and dojo management. The word Kenshusei is made up of three Japanese words: KEN (研), meaning to purify, polish and clean. SHU (修), meaning mastery through training. And SEI (生), meaning disciple or student. So in this context, the word Kenshusei speaks to a Karate Instructor who is/has developed on a proper path of study & training. The goal being to perfect themselves, and their ability to masterfully teach the art of Karate & Self Defense.

The WKA Kenshusei is a MANDATORY one-year program for all WKA Karate instructors. In the spirit of friendship and cooperation, the WKA Kenshusei is open to instructors and prospective instructors from other Martial Arts organizations and independent dojos, regardless of style. The program is administered via 20 short educational units, and 3 weekend seminars that include educational training, lectures and teaching observations by world class master level instructors. The program will include university level scientific instruction on all aspects of Traditional Karate, including the teachings of Okinawan/Japanese/Western Karate masters from the 6th century to the present day. We invite you to join the leagues of elite instructors who have graduated the best instructors program in the world. 世界空手協会 研修生

WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM FOR ALL MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL OWNERS, ALL MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTORS, BLACK BELTS, THOSE PREPARING FOR BLACK BELT, AND DOJO MANAGERS. Graduates of the WKA-IKICP will be listed in the REGISTRY OF INTERNATIONALLY LICENSED KARATE INSTRUCTORS on the World Karate Association website.

FOR STUDENTS 16 YEARS OLD AND UP WHO ARE 1^st KYU AND ABOVE

The WKA-IKECP is a 1 day seminar and is MANDATORY for instructors who are promoting students up the ranks. Only licensed WKA examiners will have the authority to officially register WKA grades. Examiners training will carefully define the WKA Kyu/Dan levels, and teach the participants how to handle the topic of grading in the Dojo, grading people according their age and level, and grading students with developmental disabilities. Graduates of the WKA-IKECP will be listed in the REGISTRY OF INTERNATIONALLY LICENSED KARATE EXAMINERS on the World Karate Association website, and will be given access on the WKA website to register Kyu/Dan grades up to one dan grade beneath theirs.

FOR STUDENTS 16 YEARS OLD AND UP

The WKA-IKCCP is a 3 month program that is administered via short online educational units, and 1 weekend seminar that will include educational training, lectures and teaching observations by world class master level instructors. The WKA-IKCCP will give the participant an in-depth scholarly understanding of coaching Karate athletes for:

FOR STUDENTS 12 YEARS OLD AND UP

The WKA-AICP includes 5 short online educational units and 1 weekend training program. This program is for students who assist their Sensei in leading warm ups, teaching classes and doing administrative work. The WKA-AICP will teach the skills and responsibilities that are necessary to assist the Sensei in all aspects of the physical training on the floor, student/parent psychology, administrative work and being proactive in aspects of student safety. Graduates of the WKA-AICP will be listed in the REGISTRY OF ASSISTANT KARATE INSTRUCTORS on the World Karate Association website.

FOR STUDENTS 18 YEARS OLD AND UP

The WKA-DOBDCP includes 5 short online educational units and 1 weekend training program. This program is for organizational heads, Dojo owners, Dojo managers, instructors and those interested in opening a Dojo. This program was written by experienced Martial Arts business professionals, SCRUM management educators, internet/social media/SEO specialists, accountants and attorneys. Graduates of the WKA-DOBDCP will be listed in the REGISTRY OF TRADITIONAL KARATE BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS on the World Karate Association website.

FOR STUDENTS 16 YEARS OLD AND UP

The WKA-SDSCP is a 3 month program that is administered via short online educational units, and 1 weekend seminar that will include educational training, lectures and teaching observations. The WKA-SDSCP will give the participant a practical understanding of modifying and teaching Traditional Karate for the purpose of street self defense. Much of Traditional Karate’s true self defense applications have been lost over time. Many instructors try to fill in those gaps with bunkai they create from the movements found in Kata. While these creative endeavors make for fun training, more often than not, incorrect things are being taught. If taught properly, Krav Maga and police/military style hand to combat training restores much of the Traditional Karate that has been lost. The WKA-SDSCP teaches Traditional Karate instructors how to view, apply and teach Traditional Karate techniques for the purpose of disabling an attacker with professional criminal tactics, and superior speed and strength. Police/military techniques for dealing with the adrenaline dump caused by great fear and stress will be taught. This military and law enforcement science is not taught in most Traditional Karate Dojos, because most instructors are not police/military personnel. Adding this knowledge and training to your Dojo will give your students a better chance of staying safe, and will help to distinguish your Dojo above others in your community. The Self Defense philosophy of the World Karate Association is simply getting people home safe. The 2 goals of the Self Defense Certification program are to give WKA members a great advantage over any attacker, and to promote WKA member Dojos as a place of safety education in the community. We highly recommend this program for students of all levels, instructors and Dojo owners. This program has been designed by LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS (not Karate practitioners) to be a LIFE SAVER! Graduates of the WKA-SDSCP will be listed in the REGISTRY OF SELF DEFENSE SKILLS INSTRUCTORS on the World Karate Association website.

FOR STUDENTS 16 YEARS OLD AND UP

The WKA-BSCP is a 1 weekend seminar that will include educational training, lectures and teaching observations. The WKA-BSCP will give the participant a practical understanding of the “sweet science” of Boxing for both sport and self defense. Traditional Karate originally came from a mixture of Kung Fu and Okinawan Boxing. So boxing was a part of Traditional Karate from the start. But the over-standardization of Traditional Karate curriculums has largely cut out the practice and application of circular punching techniques, heavy bag training, and upper body “Tai Sabaki” (body shifting). These original attributes of Traditional Karate were replaced by a focus on straight-line punching techniques, and maintaining an erect body posture with the idea of generating maximal power. The goal of the WKA-BSCP is to revive the practice of Boxing techniques, without compromising the existing integrity of the Traditional Karate style being taught. In other words, adding some boxing drills to your Dojo’s curriculum will greatly enhance Traditional Karate training, make your students all around better fighters, and provide your students with enhanced self defense skills. Graduates of the WKA-BSCP will be listed in the REGISTRY OF BOXING SKILLS INSTRUCTORS on the World Karate Association website.

An important thought for Dojo owners

At this point in history, it’s obvious that less and less adults are enrolling in Karate Dojos. They are gravitating towards MMA, boxing and simply going to the gym to lift weights. It is our hope that adding a boxing component to your Karate training will help to attract more adults to your Dojo.

FOR STUDENTS 16 YEARS OLD AND UP

The WKA-TSCP is a 3 weekend program. Master Gichin Funakoshi taught 9 throwing techniques that were originally found in all styles of Traditional Karate. Master Funakoshi and Jigoro Kano (the Founder of Judo) shared a Dojo together, and they shared their masterful knowledge with each other openly. They also taught each others students to enrich their knowledge and training. The WKA-TSCP will teach the 9 throws of Traditional Karate which will include falling and rolling techniques for student safety. We do not recommend this program for anyone that has back or joint problems. Graduates of the WKA-TSCP will be listed in the REGISTRY OF THROWING SKILLS INSTRUCTORS on the World Karate Association website.

FOR STUDENTS 16 YEARS OLD AND UP

The WKA-JLSCP is a 1 weekend program that will teach the joint locking techniques found in all styles of Traditional Karate. These techniques will be explored through the eyes of realistic self defense, and the medical science of how joints can be broken and damaged. Graduates of the WKA-JLSCP will be listed in the REGISTRY OF JOINT LOCKING SKILLS INSTRUCTORS on the World Karate Association website.

FOR STUDENTS 16 YEARS OLD AND UP

The WKA-KSP is a 3-weekend program that will teach the Kobudo skills originally found in all styles of Traditional Karate. Weapons will include Bo, Sai, Nunchaku, Tonfa, Sticks, Knives and environmental weapons commonly found in the street. This program will serve as an introduction and overview to the use of Kobudo weapons. The purpose of this program is to deepen the participants understanding, of the relationship between Traditional Karate and the ancient Okinawan weapons art of Kobudo. Graduates of the WKA-KSP will be listed in the REGISTRY OF PARTICIPANTS IN THE KOBUDO SKILLS PROGRAM on the World Karate Association website.

FOR STUDENTS 16 YEARS OLD AND UP

The WKA-CSICP includes 10 short online units and 1-day training camp, that will include educational training and lectures. This program was developed by Law Enforcement professionals to teach Traditional Karate instructors to be COMMUNITY SAFETY INSTRUCTORS. Lessons will include home/school/facility security, active shooter defense and personal safety strategies. Graduates of the WKA-CSICP will be listed in the REGISTRY OF COMMUNITY SAFETY INSTRUCTORS on the World Karate Association website.

FOR STUDENTS 16 YEARS OLD AND UP

The WKA-ABICP includes 10 short online units and 1-day training camp, that will include educational training and lectures. This program was developed by educators, law enforcement professionals and psychologists to teach people the serious lifelong developmental effects of bullying. By understanding the psychology of both the victim and the bully, participants in the WKA-ABICP will be given a holistic understanding of the problem. In addition to this, specific and practical anti-bullying strategies will be taught for students, parents and education professionals. Graduates of the WKA-ABICP will be listed in the REGISTRY OF ANTI-BULLYING INSTURCTORS on the World Karate Association website.

FOR STUDENTS 8-12 YEARS OLD

The WKA-FSP includes 10 short online units and 1-day training camp. All children look up to their Sensei, and some even dream of being a Sensei one day. The WKA-FSP teaches children what the job of a teacher truly is, and will gain great insights into the importance of the teachers roll in a student’s life. Children learn best by doing. So the WKA-FSP will take the students on an imaginary journey that starts from opening their own Dojo (which involves math skills and community minded thinking) to teaching classes (which involves planning for the individual needs of students of different levels and abilities) and dealing with problem students (which involves self examination of their own behavior).

We highly recommend this program is made part of your children’s curriculum at the 8th-9th kyu level to give depth to their enthusiasm, support their early development in Traditional Karate and support Dojos for optimal student development and retention. Children who graduate the WKA-FSP will receive an official letter from the World Karate Association to the children’s school requesting they receive extra credit in all subjects for graduating this multidimensional enrichment program. This is a truly wonderful program for kids, and their names will be listed in the REGISTRY OF FUTURE SENSEIS on the World Karate Association website.

FOR STUDENTS 8-15 YEARS OLD

The WKA-CABP includes 10 short online units and 1-day training camp, that will include educational training and lectures. This program was developed by educators, law enforcement professionals and psychologists to give children a healthy age appropriate understanding of the psychology of both the victim and the bully. Specific and practical anti-bullying strategies will include verbal de-escalation techniques, tactics of avoidance and physical self defense. Graduates of the WKA-CABP will be listed in the REGISTRY OF ANTI-BULLY PROGRAM GRADUATES on the World Karate Association website.

FOR STUDENTS 8-17 YEARS OLD

The WKA-JHSAP includes 10 short online units, and a 1-day training camp. The WKA-JHSAP will teach children correct exercise techniques, and relate proper exercise form to proper Karate form. Students will also gain a basic practical and academic understanding of exercise science and sports related injuries. The primary goal of the WKA-JHSAP is to encourage habitual daily exercise for general health, goal oriented Traditional Karate practice, a lifetime of healthy food choices, excellent study habit for academic excellence, and good sleep patterns to optimize brain health. Children will learn how to share their health science knowledge with their friends, family members and classmates. They will also learn how to give a public presentation to their school on Traditional Karate and the health science. Children who graduate the WKA-JHSAP will receive an official letter from the World Karate Association to the children’s school requesting they receive extra credit for graduating this international health science program. We suggest that Dojo owners make the WKA-JHSAP a mandatory part of their children’s Traditional Karate program to promote children’s health education in the community. Graduates will be listed in the REGISTRY OF JUNIOR HEALTH SCIENCE ADVOCATES on the World Karate Association website.