An understanding of physiology will help Instructors reduce risk of injury to their students and increase their students readiness for martial arts training.

The position of Instructor is an important one because your students use you as an example of what martial arts is and the effect it has on people. Students learn through the example you set.

Respect is important for Instructors to understand, explain, and demonstrate to their students. Have a positive attitude, and use your self magnetism to develop a positive relationship with your students.

If you treat your students with respect, and show them that you understand what you are teaching they will trust you, and trust is one of the most important factors in developing a relationship with your students.

The Sport Kickboxing Federation has developed a system to train Instructors and Assistant Instructors. Students learn the basics of class management and psychology, anatomy, effective speaking, warm-up and stretching routines, and how to assist in the instruction of a class.

Students learn how to teach the technical portion of a class, and how to speak to a class in order for students to get energy and knowledge from the Instructor. Students learn about injury prevention and treatment, as well as procedures for dealing with emergencies in the school.

Higher level Instructors learn to teach advanced techniques and combinations. Students learn to direct level lower level Instructors assisting with classes. Students will also learn about different types of body conditioning.

Students learn how to pass on their knowledge of discipline and respect to other students and continue to learn how to further develop their charisma and personal magnetism. Students at this level learn about sports nutrition suited for martial arts and what creates the necessary energy for training. Students also learn about specific techniques to boost energy before tournaments, about which training methods and supplements are safe and legal and which are not.