Empower Training Systems

Instructor Training/Continuing Education/CAQ

General

The FitStrike MMA / Kickboxing Fitness program offers:

  • Instructor training,
  • Continuing education credits for certified fitness instructors and personal trainers
  • CAQ – this a multi-level certificate program that provides MMA / Kickboxing Fitness instructors a career path with potential progressions in skills and abilities.

Who can become a highly skilled MMA / Kickboxing Fitness Instructor or Trainer through the Empower FitStrike program?

  • Group fitness instructors
  • Personal trainers
  • Physical education teachers
  • Anyone who has the capability to learn, is willing to work hard and desires to become the best in their chosen field!

Instructor Training

Training Methods

  • Workshops – ETS offers a variety of training workshops covering subject areas such as biomechanics, safety, choreography, circuit/interval workout design, equipment use and much, much more! We can also custom design workshops specific to the needs of a sponsoring facility or organization. For more detailed information about available workshops, contact ETS!
  • Home Study courses – ETS offers the most comprehensive MMA / Kickboxing Fitness instructor training home study courses available. These courses are used in the certificate of Advanced Qualification training program.
  • Master Classes (CEU/CECs are not awarded) – Master Classes are used to provide experience in the practical application of workshop or home study instruction, into a real-life fitness class environment. ETS always recommends performance of a Master Class immediately following any workshop instruction to give instructor trainees experience of practical application. This also gives facility members a chance to experience a workout that may be offered in their facility.

Continuing Education

The ETS training is on-going. Endless continuing education and instructor support is what separates ETS from the rest! Whether an instructor completes the ETS certification or not, he or she can always find new ideas and workout methods to keep classes fresh and motivating through the ETS continuing education menu of workshops and home study courses! We want you to grow in your career. We want to empower you to become the best of the best!

Certificate of Advanced Qualification Training (CAQ)

The ETS CAQ program includes both a comprehensive curriculum and practical experience that provides the tools, knowledge and skills necessary to design, develop and instruct safe and effective MMA / Kickboxing Fitness programs for any population.

There are 3 CAQ Instructor Levels:

  • Level 1 – CAQ Instructor
  • Level 2 – CAQ Trainer
  • Level 3 – CAQ Master Trainer

Achieving each CAQ designation requires at least two steps:

Step 1. Instructors must complete the designated “pre-practical” home study course which includes a manual, DVDs, a workbook and then successfully (80% or better) pass a written open book exam.

Step 2. Two options:

  • Attend a live ETS 1 day CAQ practical training workshop for the specific Instructor Level, or
  • Complete the practical training via Distance Learning (for Level 1 only).

Contact ETS for more specific and detailed information about each CAQ Level.

Fitness Industry CEC/CEU (Continuing Education Credits)

All ETS MMA / Kickboxing Fitness training (home study and live workshop) is accredited for continuing education credit for ACE and ISSA. For other certification organizations, check with ETS for CEC/CEU accreditation status.

Master Class Instruction

Master classes may be offered to both instructors and to general population membership in conjunction with any instructor training event.

Instructor Referral

ETS maintains a database of the instructors who complete training courses,workshops and CAQ programs with ETS. We can provide references for any instructor who is in our database. Facilities are welcome to check with us to find ETS-trained instructors. Instructors are encouraged to use ETS as a reference for