Curriculum Requirements - Phase One Certificate

 

Focus	Positive Contribution to the Arts
Seminar Attendance	At least 1 Trip to the Inosanto Academy At least 2 Wisconsin Martial Arts Camps At least 5 Seminars with a Senior Instructor under Guro Dan Inosanto At Least 2 Seminars with Guro Dan Inosanto At least 5 Dr. Gyi Seminars
Written Assignments	Essay: What I have gained through the Martial Arts Massive Action Plan (MAP) Business Plan (if necessary for contribution) Research Paper: Contributions of a Soke, the History and Biography of the head of a system (student choice) Possible Examples: Morihei Ueshiba Floro Villabrille Dr. Gyi James Mitose Maasaki Hatsumi Edgar Sulite Jigoro Kano Helio Gracie Yip Man Mestre Bimba Dionisio Canete Bruce Lee William Cheung Leo Giron
Required Reading	How to Practice - The Way to a Meaningful Life. Dalai Lama, 2002 Ethics for the New Millennium. Dalai Lama, 1999 Creativity: Unleashing the Forces Within. Osho, 1999 Courage: The Joy of Living Dangerously. Osho, 1999
Significant Contribution	Archiving Information for Future Students (a few examples to consider) Articles and Research Papers Book(s) - Instructional, Overview, Historical, etc. Video(s) Information Website Comparative Database of Information (CD, Web Distribution) Creative writing contribution Fiction that motivates students to train Collection of interviews offering insight into the Martial Arts Non-fiction relating your experiences in training Informative manuals or handbooks for students or instructors Teaching contribution Seminars Regular weekly classes Private Lessons Workshops Training fighters Public speaking, motivational speaking Self-Defense workshops/lectures Working with students with disabilities Creating a training venue (beginning a school or program) Organization contribution Organizing, hosting or arranging a seminar Hosting a tournament Creating a Martial Arts organization Organize training opportunities abroad Introducing a new type of training to the public Making significant introductions among the community Creating affiliations Settling longstanding disputes Career contributions Law Enforcement Body guarding or providing Security, protecting others Establish a career of assisting others in their Contributions
Equipment & Apparel	"Get the Edge" CD/Tape series by Anthony Robbins

In our school, the Phase 6 Certificate is referred to as the "Sage Award for Contributions made through the Positive Use of Martial Arts." This is a particularly important accomplishment and is not attained easily. It may be realized in a number of ways, as each contribution will be different. Below is a list of examples of how this can be realized, but the students are encouraged to use their imaginations, and devise a contribution that is unique to their experiences, skills and resources.

The written assignments and requirements for the Phase Six Certificate are oriented on helping the student learn what manner of a difference they can make through their contribution, as well as how to make their ideas a reality.