Instructing Team | Cobra Fma Hyde

MEET THE COBRA HYDE INSTRUCTING TEAM

For a profile of the clubs Head Instructor please visit the contact us page.

Instructors

Candidates wishing to progress to Level 1 Instructors after passing their 1st Dan / Degree (Black Belt) must under go the same assessment as for Level 2 with the following differences:
- Their Portfolio will have been submitted for review.
- They will be at least 18 years old and will be asked to plan and run sessions (min' 20) while being assessed by their own Instructor. This will then be documented as evidence in the training manual which will then be verified by another Instructor of no less than 5th Dan / Degree in rank.
- They will have completed and passed the written examination with a pass mark in excess of 85%.
- They will have undergone an enhanced DBS check and keep this up to date at least every 2 years.

Assistant Instructors

To become an assistant instructor, the Candidate must be at least 16 years old and graded to at least 4th Kyu. They will have planned and run classes at the club while being assessed by their Instructor. The Candidate must cover all aspects such as Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Equality etc in order to be awarded Level 2.

The Assistant Instructor's role within the club is:
- To assist the club Head Instructor in the smooth running of the club.
- To maintain high ethical standards in coaching and prepare all sessions in advance.
- To keep training records up to date. Evidence is recorded in the Martial Arts Instructor UK training manual.
- To keep DBS checks up to date (every 2 years).
- To keep First Aid up to date (every 3 years).
- To continue to study their chosen Martial Art and progress in grade at the set level.
- To continue to study the Martial Arts Instructor UK programme and eventually progress to Level 1.

EMILY

- 2nd Dan Black Belt in FMA (Karate, Kickboxing, Ju-Jitsu combined)
- 2nd Dan Black Belt in Muay thai style Kickboxing.
- 1st Dan Black Belt in Freestyle Karate.
- Joined Cobra Hyde in 2016.
- MAIUK level 2 (Assistant Instructor)
- Assistant Instructor at Cobra Gorton.
- listed on the National Black Belt register. (www.cmaauk.com/nbbr)
- Nominated for the 'Changing lifestyle' award at the Tameside sport and physical activity awards 2022.

KEIRA

- 1st Dan Black Belt in FMA (Karate, Kickboxing, Ju-Jitsu combined)
- 1st Dan Black Belt in Muay Thai style Kickboxing.
- 1st Dan Black Belt in Freestyle Karate.
- senior Kyu grade in Kick-Jitsu.
- Joined Cobra Hyde in 2018.
- MAIUK level 2 (Assistant Instructor)
- First Aid Trained.
- Assistant Instructor with Active Communities Network.
- Freelance Assistant Instructor for Life Leisure gyms.
- Completed 'First Aid for Mental Health Awareness' with Instruct UK.
- Cobra Hyde Mental health champion.
- Listed on the National Black Belt register (www.cmaauk.com/nbbr)

DYLAN

2nd Dan Black Belt in FMA (Karate, Kickboxing, Ju-Jitsu combined)
1st Dan Black Belt in Muay Thai style Kickboxing.
Joined Cobra Hyde in 2016.
Student at Cobra Dukinfield from 2013.
MAIUK level 2 (Assistant Instructor)
Listed on the National Black Belt register. (www.cmaa.com/nbbr)

Cadet Leaders

At Cobra Hyde, we actively encourage our more experienced younger students to 'get into' Instructing.

The requirements of a Cadet Leader are that the Candidate must be at least 9 years old and be considered competent enough to carry out the role by their Instructor (Level 1). To gain this award they must actively assist in their club and have been assessed over a period of time.
The Cadet Leader's role within the club is:

* To assist all Level 2 and Level 1 Instructors in the smooth running of the club.
* To help supervise younger students and encourage them to learn by becoming role models.
* To keep training records up to date. Evidence is recorded in the Martial Arts Instructor UK training manual.
* To continue to study their chosen Martial Art and progress in grade at the set level.
* To continue to study the Martial Arts Instructor UK programme and eventually progress to Level 2.

AMAYA

Senior Kyu grade in FMA (Karate, Kickboxing, Ju-Jitsu combined)
Joined Cobra Hyde in 2019.
MAIUK level 3 (Cadet Leader)

JAMES

Senior Kyu grade in FMA (Karate, Kickboxing, Ju-Jitsu combined)
Joined Cobra Hyde in 2019.
MAIUK level 3 (Cadet Leader)

All Instructors, Assiatant Instructors and Cadet Leaders at Cobra Hyde have progressed through the CMAA's instructor training programme and are fully certified under Martial Arts Instructor UK. For more details about MAIUK and the Instructor training programme or Cobra first aid, please visit:

www.cmaauk.com/maiuk

www.cmaauk.com/firstaid

Also please note that at Cobra Hyde we run Instructor enrichment courses twice a year. This is to ensure that the highest standards of teaching will always be maintained. The course is mandatory for all members of the Instructing team and adviseable for anyone wishing to progress through the Instructor training programme.

We also run a basic first aid course twice a year for the coaching team to ensure the highest level of care can be given should it be necessary.

COBRA HYDE HALL OF FAME

Cobra Hydes hall of fame is dedicated to some of our exceptional Instructors, who for different reasons have moved on to persue their careers and various paths in life. Check back here for updates on their progress, or visit the club where they will be in attendance whenever they are able.

CHARLOTTE

- 1st Dan Black Belt in FMA (Karate, Kickboxing, Ju-Jitsu combined)
- 2nd Dan Black Belt in Muay Thai style Kickboxing.
- 1st Dan Black Belt in Freestyle Karate.
- Fully Qualified Public Self-Defence Instructor.
- Joined Cobra Hyde in 2015.
- MAIUK level 1 Instructor.
- First Aid Trained.
- Instructor at Cobra Gorton.
- Freelance Instructor for Life Leisure gyms.
- Listed on the National Black Belt register (www.cmaauk.com/nbbr)
- Currently studying Law at Edge Hill University.