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Assistant Instructors

Assistant Instructors are students who have dedicated themselves to the system and have passed a test
with an increased emphasis on teaching as well as perfecting their abilities, thus becoming a Disciple.

Prior to completion of their test, they will undergo a short period of evaluation to determine if they will
have the necessary skills to perform the duties applicable to teaching classes.

There are three levels of Assistant instructor:

1st level: Blue Belt
1st level may teach classes of up to 10 students from the ranks of White Belt up to Green Belt.
They may promote students up to the rank of Orange Belt and recommend promotion up to Purple Belt.
2nd level: Brown Belt
2nd level may teach classes of up to 15 students from the ranks of White Belt up to Purple Belt with Blue Tip.
They may promote students up to the rank of Purple Belt and recommend promotion up to Blue Belt.
3rd level: Red Belt
3rd level may teach classes of up to 25 students from the ranks of White Belt up to Blue Belt with Brown Tip.
They may promote students up to the rank of Purple Belt with Blue Tip and recommend promotion up to Brown Belt.

Only Instructors may promote Blue Belt and above.
Only Master Instructors may promote Junior Instructors, Assistant Instructors, and Instructors.

Current Assistant Instructors


Sempai Mike Bender - 1st Assistant

Dojo Location:

Monsanto Family YMCA
St. Louis, MO
314-255-5663
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Contact e-mail:




Sempai Derek Boemler - 2nd Assistant

Dojo Location:

Hiatus




Sempai Eric Guenther - 2nd Assistant

Dojo Location:

Hiatus




Sempai Chris Rickman - 1st Assistant

Dojo Location:

Hiatus




Sempai Dan Beerman - 1st Assistant

Dojo Location:

Hiatus




Sempai Nick Simone - 1st Assistant

Dojo Location:

Hiatus




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