At Atemi Ryu – Self Defence Academy, we do not negotiate on quality instruction. All instructors are required to complete a minimum of 2 years training before starting their instructor training. Instructor training is a 12-month process, where the potential instructor will be guided on how to present quality instruction.

The potential instructor will start with assisting during group classes, helping beginners learn the basics and teaching small groups under supervision. After 12 months, the potential instructor will undergo official instructor testing. This consists of a skill test under pressure, an instruction evaluation and finally a physical test.

After successfully completing all of the above, will the individual qualify as a fully certified Atemi Ryu instructor. Each Atemi Ryu instructor undergoes annual performance appraisals under strict penalty of instructor status revocation.