This course provides the foundation of knowledge for participants to utilize in their assessments to become Certified Cognitive Kali Instructors. Successful candidates will review materials in their own time, participate in live sessions with our instructors & complete assigned assessments.

  • We will cover content from our online courses.

  • We will explore and translate the science together.

  • We will gain from everyones experience in teaching movement.

  • We will observe each other & build each other up.

  • We will build a team of confident and capable instructors.

What to expect?

Full participation is required to become Certified. A time commitment & dedication to learning in your own time is essential to completing the program successfully.

  • LIVE PROGRAMS

    During our live programs we will explore Kali from a different intention & perspective. Our broader mission is to use movement to keep our brains as healthy as possible & Kali is the delivery system for that. We will train, observe, teach & discuss to help us all understand how to use the delivery system better.

  • EXPECTATIONS

    As with any certification program there are expectations for work to be done outside of the live programs. Personal practice, research & reflection in your own time is necessary for you to participate fully. Candidates are expected to be present & engaged with all communications, discussions & activities.

  • BENEFITS

    Participants in the Instructor Development Program receive the following benefits: Access to all Cognitive Kali virtual courses for duration of program. Over 100 hours of recorded classes from the past 3+ years. All scheduled live Kali classes. All scheduled lectures & presentations in neuroscience.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to the Cognitive Kali Instructor Development Program

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Navigating the Instructor Development Program

      FREE PREVIEW

    3. Learning Objectives

    4. Learning Outcomes

    5. Mobile App Access

    1. TEACHING ABILITY

    2. KALI ABILITY

    3. SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING

    1. Learning the Art of Kali

    2. Brain Boosters

    3. UCLA Martial Arts - Kali Basics w/ Conrad Cayman (Full Playlist)

    4. Rythmic Sumbrada

    5. Sparring as Play

    6. Early Cognitive Kali Playlist

    7. 6 Count Matrix Grid

    8. 6 Count Matrix Pt. 1

    9. X Pattern Review Video (All 4 sets) Front view

    1. Learning & Teaching Webinar Recording

    2. Teaching Methods

    3. Sir Ken Robinson - Do Schools Kill Creativity

    4. Preparing Curriculum

    5. TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge)

    6. TPACK Graphic Download

    7. Blooms Taxonomy

    8. Blooms Taxonomy - Vanderbilt

    9. Blooms Taxonomy - Wikipedia

    10. Blooms Taxonomy Graphic Download - Teaching

    11. Blooms Taxonomy Graphic Download - Expanded

    12. Blooms Taxonomy Graphic Download - Cognitive Processes

    13. Critical Introspection of Teaching

    14. Ryan Glatt - Virtual Brain Training

    15. Brain Power Fitness Challenge Class - Ryan Glatt

    16. Sir Ken Robinson - How to escape education's death valley

    17. Instructor & Coach Philosophies

    1. How to read and understand a scientific paper

    2. Brain Health Trainer Certification

    3. Biohacking Your Brains Health - Coursera

    4. Sport & Exercise for Brain Health

    5. Research Articles Webpage

    6. Brain Basics

    7. Cognitive Load Examples

    8. TED - The braing changing effects of exercise - Dr. Wendy Suzuki

    9. Physical Exercise with Music Reduces Gray & White Matter Loss

    10. Boosting the Brain with Ryan Glatt - 3/12/2024

    11. Dr. Adam Taggart Presentation - Neuro Cognition, Martial Arts & Coaching

    12. Dr. Adam Taggart - 2022 Kali Session

    13. Dr. Adam Taggarts Presentation 2023 Pt. 1

    14. Dr. Adam Taggarts Presentation 2023 Pt. 2

    15. Dr. Adam Taggarts Presentation 2023 Pt. 3

    16. Dr. Adam Taggarts Presentation 2023 Pt. 4

    17. Dr. Adam Taggarts Presentation 2023 Pt. 5

    18. Dr. Adam Taggarts Presentation 2023 Pt. 6

    1. Dr. Jerry Kang - UCLA's Vice Chancellor of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

    2. Dr. Robert Bilder - Impact of Hard Martial Arts on the Structure and Function of the Brain

    3. Dr. Janice Phung - Martial Arts & Cognitive Flexibility in Children w/ ASD

    4. Dr. Sean Mullen - Play Fighting & Cognitive Health

    5. Cole Rogers - Overcoming Barriers in Martial Arts

    6. TEDxUCLA - Steven Glass 'The Mat Meets The Couch'

    7. TEDxUCLA - Brian Shiers 'Discovering Flow'

    8. TEDxUCLA - Matt Stumpf 'Kali in Special Education'

About this course

  • $499.99
  • 120 lessons
  • 49 hours of video content

Course Leaders

Founder & Head Instructor Paul McCarthy

Paul McCarthy, has been studying movement for over 25 years, from coaching a variety of sports & running children's sports camps in the UK to studying Kinesiology at Indiana University & providing customized movement consulting for various clients in the US. His qualifications include two Masters degrees, a Brain Health Trainer certification & he is currently a Level 2 Functional Movement Systems coach. He has been the Director of the UCLA Martial Arts Program since 2009, is a Senior Associate Instructor & Black Belt in Kali with the Inosanto International Martial Arts Instructors Association & has been studying multiple martial arts for over 25 years.

NeuroCognition Advisor Adam Taggart

Adam is a Senior Research Specialist for the University of Michigan, primarily working for the Gateway to Global aging project. He completed his PhD in Kinesiology, focusing on the neuro-cognitive effects of exercise, specifically martial arts, in June of 2023. Originally training in Kung Fu & Kickboxing from a young age, Adam met founder Paul McCarthy during his first visit to the Inosanto Academy in 2012, where he also discovered a passion for Kali & Jeet Kune Do.

FAQ

  • When does the instructor program start?

    With our new module based program, once you are signed up you can complete the program at your own pace. There will multiple opportunities to participate in & complete required programs throughout the year!

  • How much is the instructor program?

    Depending on your level of commitment we will have a variety of price points to get involved. From monthly subscriptions to installment plans, we are sure to be able to accommodate most budgets. Classes start at $9.99, module certificate programs start at less than $18/month & full programs starting at less than $50/month. All can lead to becoming a certified instructor.

  • What are the requirements to participate in the instructor program?

    There are no requirements to participate in the Instructor Development Program! Everyone & anyone is welcome to join our leader community. Those that complete the program within a year are eligible to apply to become a Certified Cognitive Kali instructor.

  • What kind of time commitment is there for the Instructor Program?

    We will have several classes & presentations throughout each month & during the year. Instructor candidates can complete requirements for each module at their own pace & in their own time. Candidates should anticipate committing to a few hours a month to participating in live classes, watching recordings & completing assignments.

  • What kind of requirements are there to complete?

    We pride ourselves on being a true certification program that is a little more difficult to pass than your typical weekend course, where just participating in a few classes is enough. Candidates must demonstrate a knowledge of three main areas; teaching martial arts, Kali ability & knowledge of the science the program is based upon. To demonstrate this, candidates will submit videos of Kali & teaching performance, engage with the community via various virtual platforms (Facebook groups, digital community spaces, Google classroom etc...), submit written assignments & take science based quizzes. This sounds like a lot, but over the course of several months it is easy to achieve to a well organized & committed candidate. Do you think you have what it takes to join our instructor team?

  • When are the programs scheduled?

    We have some programs scheduled right now & more will be added later. Click on Live Programs from the top right menu options & you will see everything that is available right now. More programs will be added throughout the year! In general there will be plenty of weekend opportunities & some weekday opportunities. We will try to schedule at various times to accommodate our international candidates. All program times are in Pacific Standard Time. Some in person programs will be scheduled in Los Angeles & the surrounding area, if you are interested in hosting a program please contact us at [email protected]

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