You will find here the requirements for each practitioner level as well as a video that briefly introduces the requirements.

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Instructorship Levels

Below are the levels of instructorship in Combat Systema required to be recognized as an affiliate of the International Combat Systema Association:

Apprentice-Instructor
In order for an affiliate to be recognized as an official training group, an affiliate must hold a basic level 1 certification and an "Instructor-in-Training" rank. This gives them

Instructor
To be recognized as an instructor, a practitioner must hold a level 3 certification and an Instructor's rank.

Full Instructor
To be recognized as a Full Instructor, a practitioner must hold a level 6 certification and have completed an additional "Instructor's Certification" covering advanced educational theory.

Senior Instructor​
After maintaining their standing and advancing the individual interpretation for a minimum of 2 years, an instructor may be appointed our highest rank of Senior Instructor.

Practitioner Requirements Per Level

Practitioner Requirements Level 1

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Practitioner Requirements Level 2
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Practitioner Requirements Level 3
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Practitioner Requirements Level 4
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Practitioner Requirements Level 5
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Practitioner Requirements Level 6
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Practitioner Requirement Levels for Certification

The International Combat Systema Association