DTS Instructor Training
Become a certified DTS Instructor and carry forward Great Grandmaster Al Dacascos’s vision for practical, life-saving self-defense. This rigorous program equips experienced black belts and martial arts instructors with the methodology, curriculum delivery skills, and leadership required to teach DTS safely and effectively. You’ll learn how to instill the “Advanced Aggression” mindset while maintaining the adaptability and realism that define the system.
Ideal for IKA instructors, school owners, and senior students committed to professional-level teaching. Completion grants official DTS Instructor status under the International Kajukenbo Association.
Prerequisites: Black belt or equivalent rank in Kajukenbo/Wun Hop Kuen Do (or approval), completion of all DTS student volumes, and instructor application approval.
Class Outline (Progressive Certification Program):
- Module 1: DTS Foundations for Instructors
- Deep dive into philosophy, history, and “Advanced Aggression” principles
- Curriculum standards and progression across Volumes 1–3
- Module 2: Teaching Methodology
- Lesson planning and progressive drill sequencing
- Demonstrating techniques with clarity and safety emphasis
- Adapting instruction for civilians, law enforcement, and mixed groups
- Student assessment and feedback techniques
- Module 3: Realism and Scenario Training
- Designing safe yet realistic high-stress drills
- Improvised weapons instruction and liability considerations
- 15-Count Drill facilitation and variations
- Environmental and multiple-attacker scenario setup
- Module 4: Leadership, Ethics & Business
- Instructor ethics, safety protocols, and risk management
- Marketing and integrating DTS into your school
- Mentorship requirements and ongoing professional development
- Final Assessment: Practical teaching evaluation (video or live), written exam, and student feedback submission.
Outcome: Official DTS Instructor Certificate + listing on IKA/DTS directories.
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