Coaching Certification Course

The instructor's course enables others to teach the 1Touch syllabus in their constituency. This course is presented in the form of seminar training which includes the minimum hourly requirement and final exam. Once the participants have successfully shown competency, they will be certified through the 1Touch Project to operate 1Touch Self Defense for the blind in their constituency.

Course Topics

• Presentation
• Travel Safety
• Threat Analysis
• Threat Response
• Threat Recognition
• Personal Awareness
• Stress Management
• Communication Skills
• Posture and Presentation
• The Legalities of Self-Defense
• Practical Self Defense Techniques
• Competence of Self-Defense Curriculum
• Disability Awareness/Sensitivity Training
• Leadership roles and training

Training Fee

The total cost to become a certified 1Touch Coach is $600 per person, with minimum fee of $6000 per coaching certification course, with 50% due upon registration. The fee includes:

• 3 days of intensive training (24 hours)
• Audio described DVD
• Instructor's Manual/Sample Curriculum
• Optional 3 Month Review
• 6 Month Final Written and Physical Exam
• Support/Forum/Network

Coaches Characteristics

Compassion - Instructors must have compassion for their students and the community in which we serve.

Competence - One's ability to put into practice all that they profess to do, and show or otherwise convey the application of theory.

Confidence - An instructor's role is a balancing act. One must exude confidence, while maintaining one's modesty.

Coaches Minimum Requirements

• Engage and teach in the disabled community
• Be willing to integrate the practice and teaching into their lives, personally and professionally
• Maintain basic physical stamina to undergo the 3 day intensive training
• Support fellow students and teachers through sharing
• Read, understand and agree to the 1Touch Project Coaching Contract
• Participate in forum discussion and open q and a sessions
• Conduct seminars that lead and promote classes (if appropriate)
• Agree to the $150 yearly licensing fee -- which is prorated after a successful six month review

After completion of the coaching certification course, 1Touch coaches are on a six month probationary 1Touch Project coaching status. At the end of this six month period a final examination is given. The final exam covers 1Touch physical aspect, theory, teaching methodology, and sensitivity awareness. After successful completion of the probationary period and final exam, coaches are successfully certified through the 1Touch Project. The process of the practice is one of perception, confidence, transformation, rehabilitation, communication, and personal development.