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The Instructor Trainee Program is the official instructor-training program of the ISKF. The program is open to registered members who are at least 22 years of age or older, and Nidan or above. Trainee classes are held once a month at each Regional Headquarters.

For successful completion of the program trainees must meet the following criteria:

• Trainees are required to pass the third degree black belt examination in the ISKF prior to completion of his/her training.
• Trainees are required to attend two Master Camps (Master Camp is held for one week annually during the first or second week of June.).
• Trainees are required to submit 43 research papers, specified in the Trainee Manual when all class requirements have been met.
• Trainees are required to pass the Class C Judges examination, which consists of one written and one performance portion, and is administered each year at the ISKF Master Camp, the ISKF/US National Tournament, and any ISKF International Tournament.
• Trainees are required to participate as a judge in three ISKF sponsored tournaments each year

All interested individuals should check with their Regional Director before applying to the Instructor Trainee Program. Additional rules and regulations of the Instructor Trainee Program are specified in the Instructor Trainee Manual attained upon joining the program.

Initiation Fee $100.00 Annual Fee $ 80.00 Due with application $180.00