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Rainer Jacobs

Rainer Jacobs

Martial Arts Instructor & Coach
Kathu

Summary

Experienced with instructing students in diverse martial arts techniques and fostering disciplined training environment. Utilizes effective communication and motivational strategies to enhance student performance and engagement. Track record of creating tailored training plans that meet individual and group goals while ensuring safety and progress.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Mixed Martial Arts Instructor

Konoha Martial Arts
04.2023 - Current

• Responsible for coaching, training & conditioning students.

• Weapons specialist for combat training and forms.

• Chief referee for tournaments and training instructor for tournament officials.

• Ladies self- defense classes and practical street/home defense

• Event coordinator and tournament organizer for Local & provincial events.

• Collaborated with fellow instructors to create cohesive and well-rounded class schedules, maximizing student exposure to various aspects of mixed martial arts.

• Seminar speaker and demonstration specialist for Self-defense and home protection.

• Special skills development and creator for new techniques in martial arts.

• Assisting Instructors from various clubs with tournament arrangements

• Enhanced student performance by implementing innovative MMA training techniques and strategies.

• Observed students to assess abilities, interests and learning objectives for personalized lesson planning.

Martial Arts Instructor

Kalahari Martial Arts
01.1997 - 04.2023
  • Evaluated student demographics to make effective choices in class and activity development.
  • Created culture focused on teaching whole student and developing individual potential.
  • Maintained master records of Events, Students and Teams.
  • Motivated junior teachers to provide exceptional learning environments.
  • Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
  • Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
  • Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction.
  • Instructed through lectures, discussions and demonstrations
  • Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
  • Maintained 100% pass rate for courses.
  • Instructed students on variety of skills
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning
  • Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities
  • Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services
  • Solicited feedback from clients to assess event success and uncover opportunities for improvement.
  • Accurately calculated and processed expenses during and after events.
  • Planned large-scale events such as provincials, conferences, and meetings.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for all events.
  • Introduced games and drills, which helped students to better develop skill levels.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
  • Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members.
  • Enforced discipline both on and off field to lead team with highest personal standards.
  • Upheld safety standards at all practices, games and events.

Education

A-Class Official - Referee, Judge & Official: All Styles

ISKA
International: Cape Town
04.2001 -

Yondan: 4th Degree - Martial Arts

NMA-ISKA
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

Sandan: 3rd Degree Shotokan Karate - Shotokan Karate / Sport Karate

RSKSA
Kimberley, South Africa
04.2001 -

Shodan: 1st Degree - Kickboxing

WAKO
Kimberley, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Special interest in other styles of combat and martial arts to incorporate, create and learn for the betterment of the sport

Organizational growth and Team building and leadership

Injury prevention techniques with Adaptive lesson planning

Marketing and promotion, Public speaking, Time management and Motivational inspiration

Footwork and movement, Ground-and-pound tactics, Offensive combinations, Defensive strategies and Grappling skills

Teaching and coaching, Problem-solving, Team building, Student assessment, Testing and grading

Fight analysis and strategy and Mental toughness training, Self-defense with Student support

Weapons specialist for combat training and forms

Special skills development and creator for new techniques in martial arts

Affiliations

NMA-ISKA

MASA

Timeline

Mixed Martial Arts Instructor

Konoha Martial Arts
04.2023 - Current

A-Class Official - Referee, Judge & Official: All Styles

ISKA
04.2001 -

Yondan: 4th Degree - Martial Arts

NMA-ISKA
04.2001 -

Sandan: 3rd Degree Shotokan Karate - Shotokan Karate / Sport Karate

RSKSA
04.2001 -

Shodan: 1st Degree - Kickboxing

WAKO
04.2001 -

Martial Arts Instructor

Kalahari Martial Arts
01.1997 - 04.2023
Rainer JacobsMartial Arts Instructor & Coach