Instructor Resources
Good teaching systems reduce guesswork. These resources are designed to help instructors plan clearly, teach consistently, and maintain standards without burnout.
How to use this section
These resources are meant to be reused. Pick a structure, rotate the focus, and raise the standard over time.
- Consistency beats novelty: same drills, higher expectations.
- Clarity beats complexity: fewer ideas, taught better.
- Standards beat speed: progress when ready.
Lesson plan templates
Simple, repeatable class structures make teaching easier and improve results.
60-minute fundamentals class
- 5 min — Opening, etiquette, light warm-up
- 10 min — Stance + posture focus
- 15 min — Fundamentals drills (line walk, freeze test)
- 15 min — Pattern segment or basic combinations
- 10 min — Light application or controlled sparring drill
- 5 min — Cooldown, terminology, feedback
Patterns-focused class
- Segment teaching (3–6 moves)
- Line discipline and stance checks
- Rhythm and finish timing
- Simple application link
Sparring-focused class
- Footwork and distance drills
- Scripted exchanges
- Limited-option sparring
- Control and safety review
Weekly planning guides
Planning gets easier when themes rotate instead of changing every class.
4-week rotation model
- Week 1: Stance, posture, balance
- Week 2: Transitions, footwork, line discipline
- Week 3: Power timing, breathing, relaxation
- Week 4: Integration (pattern + application + sparring)
Keep drills the same for the full cycle. Raise expectations each week.
Quick-reference checklists
Fundamentals checklist
- Stance stable and consistent
- Knees track feet
- Hips under torso
- Relax → snap timing
- Finish stable (no recovery step)
Patterns checklist
- Correct sequence and direction
- Clean lines and aimed turns
- Consistent stance height
- Clear rhythm and breath timing
- Stable finishes
Sparring checklist
- Control is maintained
- Distance managed intentionally
- Entries and exits are clean
- No ego escalation
- Safety rules enforced
Drill library (high-value)
These drills appear across multiple sections of the site because they work.
- Line walk: direction, balance, stance consistency
- 2-second freeze: finish quality and structure
- Slow-to-fast ladder: timing and acceleration
- Distance in/out drill: sparring control
- Release + exit: self-defense fundamentals
Tip: reuse the same drills across fundamentals, patterns, and sparring.
Evaluation & testing tools
Clear standards protect students and instructors.
- Pass/fail gates: control, balance, alignment
- Simple rubrics: 1–5 or Pass / Needs Work
- Pre-test checks: freeze test, line test, stop command
- Feedback format: 1 strength + 1 focus area
See: Evaluation & Testing
Reference material
Instructor mindset (final reminder)
The best instructors are calm, consistent, and clear. You don’t need new material — you need better execution of the basics.
- Teach less, correct better.
- Raise standards slowly, not suddenly.
- Model the behavior you want to see.
Next
Return to the Teaching Index or revisit the Foundations to reinforce core mechanics.