This course helps young martial artists aged 8 to 13 learn how to be a helpful, safe and confident junior coach. It is designed so that any kids’ martial arts club can use it. The main lessons are style-neutral. Examples from one style (Wing Chun) sit in clearly marked “Wing Chun version” boxes that other styles can replace.
You will learn
- Safeguarding and safety basics (always work under an adult coach).
- The 1-to-5 coaching scale.
- How to demonstrate and explain a technique simply.
- How to lead forms and partner work safely.
- How to run a six-way technique session.
- How to correct poor form kindly.
- How to plan and lead a 10-minute warm-up.
How it works
Six weeks, self-paced. Four quizzes (pass mark 80%), two assignments, and a practical assessment. Quizzes can be retaken.
Assignments and the practical assessment are marked personally by Sifu Alan Bagley at Wing Chun Halesowen. The practical assessment is done in person at the club, and written assignments can be sent by email or handed in at the club.
Who it is for: for now, this course is for junior coaches at Wing Chun Halesowen.
Prerequisite (recommended): yellow sash or equivalent, and permission from your lead coach.
Features
- Safeguarding and safety basics
- The 1-to-5 coaching scale
- Six-way technique sessions
- 10-minute warm-up lesson plan template
- Hand-marked assignments and an in-person practical assessment
Target audiences
- Young martial artists aged 8 to 13 who want to help coach in kids' classes.
Requirements
- Recommended: yellow sash or equivalent, and permission from your lead coach.
- You must always work under an adult coach.
Curriculum
- 6 Sections
- 19 Lessons
- 6 Weeks
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- Section 1: Introduction, safeguarding and the coaching scaleHow the course works, safeguarding and safety basics, what makes a great junior coach, and the 1-to-5 teaching scale.5
- Section 2: Demonstrating and explainingLevels 2 and 3: the mirror method and simple explanations with short cues.3
- Section 3: Leading partner work and forms safelyLevel 4: pacing a form, running partner stations safely and the six-way technique session. Includes Assignment 1.4
- Section 4: Correcting poor formLevel 5: the praise sandwich and spotting and fixing common errors.3
- Section 5: Warm-ups and lesson planningDesigning and leading a 10-minute warm-up, exercise technique, and the lesson plan template. Includes Assignment 2.4
- Section 6: Final assessment and certificationSelf-assessment, the grading score sheet template, the final quiz and the in-person practical assessment.4
Instructor
Sifu Alan Bagley
Sifu Bagley is the founder and lead instructor at Wing Chun Halesowen. With over 13 years’ teaching experience, he helps students build practical skill, confidence and discipline through clear, structured training. Alan writes about Wing Chun, personal development and the lessons martial arts can teach on and off the mats.
