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It gives me great pleasure to officially introduce to you the "S.W.A.T., Special Winning Attitude Team". It is a modern-day term for a great student who wants to excel further. Much emphasis is placed upon the team members attitude. The student MUST be one of the most excited, one of the most loyal and one of the most dedicated students in a school. Every school has one or more students that fit this description, averaging out to about 10% of the entire student body.
Prior to Professor Brenda Sell and Grandmaster Edward Sell retiring from teaching at their own school, their SWAT team helped put their school among the top three schools in the country.
The primary purpose of SWAT is to create an incentive program that will help Instructors keep outstanding students interested, plus allow the Instructor to begin the grooming process for an outstanding staff member in the days ahead.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1. Must have a positive attitude.
- 2. Must present a current USCDKA ID card and be a Black Belt Club member
- (if applicable).
- 3. Must have attended at least one USCDKA Instructor Course (if possible).
- 4. Must have attended at least one USCDKA Student Course (if possible).
- 5. Must have an outstanding attendance record.
- 6. Must be recommended by a Staff Instructor.
- 7. Must be classified as an "A" Student.
SWAT Team Responsibilities and Duties
- 1. Each member will be assigned to specific students to coach.
- 2. All members will be called upon to perform exhibitions.
- 3. When not coaching, the member will be practicing his exhibition talents and/or requirements for next rank.
- 4. All members will be highly skilled in all lower belt requirements in order to
- prepare students for their examinations.
- 5. Checks all USDCKA binders at testing.
SWAT Team Benefits
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1. Martial Arts seminars at discount prices or FREE
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2. Discount on equipment and supplies
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3. Extra opportunity for classes
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4. Increased opportunity to get instructional experience
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5. Outstanding credentials considered on your Martial Arts career
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6. Becomes highest ranking member of their belt rank
Classifications of SWAT members
- 1. Line Leader
- a. A student who is to work out with a particular group or belt color. The
- purpose is to set a good example through their own excitement, power
- and form. They considered to be the "role model" and is positioned at
- the far right corner in the front row when lined up.
- b. This student always practices customs and courtesies to the letter and
- politely corrects those who don't.
- c. The Line Leader sets the pace for all others in his class.
- d. In an effort to become a candidate for the SWAT team, this student
- openly expresses shouts
- of excitement and encouragement whenever appropriate.
- 2. Class "C" SWAT Member
- a. Qualified to teach beginner students
- b. This member must continue to generate excitement just as the Line Leader.
- c. Must have skilled knowledge of the "USCDKA Phase System" when
- assigned to teach a student.
- d. Accountable to Staff Instructors & the Sr Instructor on the floor.
- 3. Class "B" SWAT Member
- a. Qualified to teach intermediate students.
- b. Same as Class C
- 4. Class "A" SWAT Member
- a. Qualified to teach advanced students and/or equal to their own rank.
- b. Same as Class C
SWAT Team Uniform
- 1. Blue pants
- 2. SWAT Patch on Uniform top
