The Average Salary of a Martial Arts Instructor
A martial arts instructor teaches students how to perform martial arts such as aikido, kung fu or hapkido. Martial arts involves employing different techniques to fight an opponent without using guns or knives. People take martial arts for various reasons. Women can learn it for self-defense while others learn martial arts to improve their self-confidence or concentration.
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Types of Martial Arts
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A martial instructor can teach different types of martial arts. He can teach students how to do kung fu. This involves the person doing kicks, leaps, somersaults or throws. Judo, which is another popular type of martial arts, involves grappling and throwing. Taekwondo consists of punching and kicking.
Education and Training
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A martial arts instructor isn't required to have a college degree. Instead, employers may require that he has a black belt certificate. A black belt is a rank of expert in a martial art such as karate, judo or taekwondo. Employers may also expect this person to have a coach or fitness certificate in martial arts. This demonstrates the martial arts instructor understands how fitness and conditioning play important roles in martial arts. A good fitness program builds up a person's endurance.
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Skills
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A martial arts instructor must have an overall knowledge of martial arts. Not only must he be in good physical shape and eat a healthy diet, but the martial arts instructor also has to motivate his students to be physically fit.
Where to Find Martial Arts Instructor Jobs
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Martial arts instructors can find jobs in martial arts studios. He can look for these places on the Internet, in community newspapers or in a telephone book. Other places the individual can find jobs include recreation centers, community centers, self-defense schools or health clubs. A marital arts instructor will have to work nights and weekends. Classes can last from one or more hours.
Salary
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The average salary for a martial arts instructor is $35,000 per year as of December 2010, according to Simply Hired.
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