In Nungkyyii, we feel that an instructor should be an over qualified example of our teachings and a living demonstration of our philosophy of self-discipline. So we choose the best of students and we train them very extensively in all areas of becoming a dynamic instructor. Our system of instructor training is designed to fortify the knowledge, capability and character of the student as their training and instructorship progresses. Our instructor program is structured as follows:
Apprentice Instructor: A white belt of sixth or seventh degree of the style, Nung-Do, who has received a letter of recommendation from a qualified instructor and a letter of recognition from a teacher. An application, along with the letters, is submitted to Purple Dragons' headquarters and a reply is forwarded to the student. If accepted, the student is given an instructor's manual and enrolled in the instructor's training class. The Apprentice Instructor's training will consist of a thorough understanding and capability to execute the knowledge, form, speed, balance, and power of the entire white belt test.
Assistant Instructor: A purple belt who has earned an Apprentice Instructor Certificate and who is an advance student of Nung-Do. The student will now assist an instructor on a three-day class session. The second level of training will consist of the order of class procedure, the importance of structure and format, and the image and role the instructor plays in front of the students.
Probationary Instructor: A yellow belt who has earned an Assistant Instructor Certificate and is presently a student of Nung-Chi-Do. A letter of reference is required from the instructor in charge. Probationary Instructors must find a facility and self-start a martial arts class in order to prove and demonstrate their instructing skills and abilities. All degree promotions will be conducted in the presence of an instructor with the proper promoting certificate. The probationary instructor's training on the third level will consist of the importance of the psychology of instructing with a positive attitude and self-discipline as an instructor.
Junior Instructor: An orange belt who has earned a Probationary Instructor certificate and a promoting certificate up to sixth degree white belt and who is presently a student of Nung-Chi-Do. In a special ceremony, the instructor is awarded the Plaque of Honor by the Grand Master. A facility is located and an official Purple Dragons Karate Club is established. Headquarters presents each club with its authorized charter of operation. The club emblem is created by the Junior Instructor and worn on his students' karate uniforms. The fourth level of instructor's training is administration and management of operations.
Instructor: A blue belt who has earned a Junior Instructor certificate, a promoting certificate up to sixth degree purple belt and who is presently a student of Nung-Chi-Fu-Do. The club is turned into a Center. At this point, a facility is built and a Youth Corp Movement Center is established. A staff consisting of teachers, tutors, instructors and administrators are sent from Purple Dragons' Headquarters. The fifth level of instructor's training is the synchronization of Academics and Martial Arts.
Senior Instructor: A green belt with an Instructor certificate, a promoting certificate up to sixth degree yellow belt and a present student of Nung-Chi-Fu-Do. Senior Instructors will take on the responsibility of directing and promoting Nung-Do classes in their area. The sixth and final level of Instructor's training is total Dojo operations, including non-profit structure, directing the Center's Youth Corp Movement, organizing a Concerned Parent Organization and conducting the Brotherhood Lodge and its function.
Official Instructor: A brown belt with a Senior Instructor certificate, a promoting certificate up to sixth degree orange belt, and a present student of Nung-Chi-Fu-Qua-Do. An Official Instructor is a graduate of the Purple Dragons Instructors' Academy and is qualified to operate a Dojo. A Dojo is built and the Official Instructor is honored at its Grand Opening
Head Instructor: A black belt with an Official Instructor certificate, a promoting certification up to sixth degree blue belt and is a student of Nung-Chi-Fu- Qua-Do. Head Instructors are second in command in the Dojo. The responsibility of a Head Instructor is to assist the Chief Instructor and the Official Instructor in the overall operation of the Dojo and supervise the promotion and operation of the Purple Dragons Karate Clubs in the area. Education being mandatory, Head Instructors are expected to enter their second year of college.
Chief Instructor: A black belt with a Head Instructor certificate, a promoting certification up to sixth degree green belt and is a student of Nung-Chi-Fu-Qua-Jitsu-Do. Chief Instructors are first in command in the Dojo. The duty and responsibility of a Chief Instructor is to govern the academic programs administrated in our Youth Corp Movement Centers. Chief Instructors are expected to enter their third year of college.
Teacher: A black and white belt with a Chief Instructor certificate, a promoting certification up to sixth degree brown belt and is a student of Nung-Chi-Fu-Qua-Jitsu-Do. Teachers are expected to finish their fourth year of college, earn a state teaching certification and teach in one of our private schools of discipline. The martial arts responsibility of a Teacher is to govern the dojos in the area.
Governing Teacher: A black and red belt with a Teacher certificate, a promoting certification up to sixth degree brown belt and is a student of Nung-Chi-Fu-Qua-Jitsu-Do. Governing Teachers must earn their Masters' degree and teach at the Martial Arts Academy. A Governing Teacher is responsible for the supervision of all area martial arts and academic programs, and must make a monthly report to Purple Dragons' Headquarters on the progress of Instructor performance, student training and martial arts operations.
Executive Teacher: A black, white and red belt with a Governing Teacher certificate, a promoting certification up to sixth degree brown belt and is a student of Nung-Chi-Fu-Qua-Jitsu-Do. Executive Teachers must earn their doctorate degree and teach at the University of Nungkyyii. An Executive Teacher is responsible for the development, instructions and current up keep of the academic and technical subjects being taught.
Master: A master is a red belt with a promoting certificate up to black belt sixth degree and head of a Temple of Nung-Budo-Ky. A Master is the end product of our Purple Dragons Martial Arts Instructor System and its philosophy of Nungkyyii. They are assigned specific divisions by headquarters and must develop their own organization of martial arts students. Each year Masters must meet their annual review before the Grand Master at Purple Dragons' Headquarters.
