Q: I’m interested in becoming an affiliate. What is the process like?
If this is a vision that interests you, here are the necessary steps you must take:
- A one page document detailing past training history, goals, and vision of their development in the art.
- A face to face meeting. This will can be accomplished through a seminar, or by a visit to the main Academy in Bend. I will roll with you and feel where you’re at. We will plot a course for your development.
- Affiliates will be guided from their current rank. Those that are unranked but with experience can be evaluated. If the candidate still has work to do, I will personally go over the blue belt requirements in detail. The candidate should continue to train until they feel ready for another evaluation. If they are deemed to be at the level of a blue belt, I will award it. I will also give the option of a demonstration of skill. There are many examples of these demonstrations. All affiliated instructors will have their performances recorded.
- This affiliation program is designed for commercial academies.
- Prospective affiliates in Europe should contact Steve Greenaway for an initial evaluation.
- Final determination of affiliation is at the sole discretion of Roy Dean.
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