Jo-Shu Paul Kasayka receiving his Affiliate Apprentice Instructor certificate in Amras-Kali from Guro T. Kent Nelson at Weapons Camp 2012.
Certificates and promotions are only awarded in person by
Guro T. Kent Nelson. This helps ensure quality control. Promotions can be awarded during Seminars, Workshops, Special Events, Private Lessons, or during our regular group classes during a visit to our school.
Promotion is simple. It is based on these elements:
Affiliate STUDENT Promotion Criteria
1. Knowledge and application of the curriculum techniques for the rank you are currently trying to achieve, including any other ranks which you have already been awarded.
2. Ability to perform and Maintain knowledge and application.
Affiliate INSTRUCTOR Promotion Criteria
1. Knowledge and application of the curriculum techniques for the rank you are currently trying to achieve, including any other ranks which you have already been awarded.
2. Ability to perform and Maintain knowledge and application.
3. Ability to effectively pass on knowledge and application.
4. Consistency and activity within the KSK organization.
Various levels of Affiliate INSTRUCTOR allow you to eventually promote your own group members within the Affiliate STUDENT curriculum up to certain ranks.
Affiliate INSTRUCTOR rank promotions are only awarded in person by Guro T. Kent Nelson at Public Seminars & Camps, Workshops, Annual Gatherings, Instructor Camps, Private Lessons, visits to K.S.K. Martial Arts or other events.
It is recommended that an Affiliate INSTRUCTOR with five students or more bring in Guro T. Kent Nelson for a Seminar/Workshop (public or private) one or two times a year in order for him to evaluate the level of you and your people, as well as upgrade your skills.