ATA Level 1 test
Black Belt Attributes - Black Belt Attitude, Memorization, Eye Contact/ Focus, Proper Technique,
Balance, Speed, Power, Rhythm & Presentation, Automatic Reflex.
class management skills - set the mood and tone of class, create a positive environment, use a
personal approach, set direct goals for the class, give thoughtful feedback to students responses,
reinforce a students positive behavior, give realistic praise, give positive correction rather than criticism,
refer to students by name, teach the concept of personal victory.
Courtesy - Unselfish behavior, like sharing, helping and using good manners.
Eye Contact - Directional, Target Training, Penetration.
Goals - A specific change in yourself or your life that your willing to work to achieve.
Loyalty - Faithfulness to a person, ideal, custom, cause or duty.
Memorization - Hearing, Seeing, Feeling, Visualizing, Repetition, Practical Application, 3rd party
teaching, Logical, Fun events, Group Activities.
Proper Technique - Beginning Position, Ending Position, Direction, Rotation, Stance, Joint Setup,
Body Position, Pivot.
Rapport Building - Developing agreement, harmony and unity with both students and parents.
1) Be specific
2) Be sincere
Smart Goals - S = Specific (states exactly what you want)
M = Motivational (offers and exciting reward)