Coaching Courses
KSK Coaching Courses
Coaching awards are organised by the KSK in order to maintain standards across all member clubs. The course content is delivered by trained Coach Tutors who are authorised to run these courses for the KSK. Martyn Tyas, Brian Horsler and DJ Walford are our Current Tutors.
The KSK aims to run at least one course per year, usually following the senior grading in September, depending on the numbers wishing to take part.
If you are grading to Ikkyu or Dan level and interested in attending a coaching course you can download the appropriate form from the download section of the website and post or email the completed form to DJ Walford. If you intend to instruct at your club or any other you are required to have a recognised coaching qualification.
Course fees are under review as well as a new coaching courses which we are in the process of developing. The BAB have online coaching courses, though some will require attending in person. More information is available on the BAB Website
To be eligible to take a course you must be a current KSK member, over 18 years old, have a minimum grade of Ikkyu and have the permission of your club sensei. There will be new pre-course homework to be completed, the details of which will be found in the download section of the KSK website along with an explanation of what is required.
One day Coaching Refresher Courses are available for those who have held a Coaching qualification for 5 years or more. This is mandatory for all KSK coaches.
All course applications have to be vetted by DJ Walford before the course. If you just turn up on the day, you will not be permitted to attend.