Develop your training and accompaniment skills,
share your know-how…
Do you ever wonder:
What new skills could I develop?
What new tools can I learn to master?
Communication, conflict managment, sustainable relationship development…
Is there a peaceful, fun and efficient means to manage negativity and verbal attacks?
Get trained up in VERBAL AIKIDO®!
Newskool presents “VA skool” : the Verbal Aikido® school, a world exclusive.
6 practical training courses to become a Verbal Aikido® Accredited Trainer
Cycle 1 (45 hours) to become an “Autonomous VA Practitioner”
► Online training
| Level / Certification | Skills | Prerequisite | Duration | Personal Work | Price per person (excl. VAT) | Online Dates 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novice Practitioner Level 1.1 | • Capacity to create a safe distance when dealing with verbal attacks • Capacity to implement an adpated posture and accompanying techniques • Understanding of Ai-ki and the dynamic of the Three Steps | – | 4 x ½ days (12hrs) | – | 480 € (≈$560) | May 17, 24, 31 | June 07 2022 |
| Advanced Practitioner Level 1.2 | • Application of personal centering in practice • Capacity to vary techniques in practice • Capacity to maintain posture in a prolonged personal attack | Level 1.1 | 5 x ½ days (15hrs) | – | 600 € (≈$690) | June 21, 28 | July 05, 12 | Aug 23 2022 |
| Autonmous Practitioner Level 1.3 Certificate | • Autonomy in practice • Capacity to maintain posture with 3 successive personal attacks • Mastery of techniques & sequences | Level 1.2 | 6 x ½ days (18hrs) | 1 text to read 1 written work | 720 € (≈$820) | Sept 13, 20, 27 | Oct 04, 11, 18 |
| TOTAL | 15 x ½ days (45hrs) | 1800 € (excl. VAT) |
Cycle 2 (45 hours over ≈ 1 year) to become “Accredited Trainer”
► Online training, significant personal time investment required
| Level / Certification | Skills | Prerequisite | Duration | Personal Work | Price per person (excl. VAT) | Dates (online) 2022-23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official VA Presenter Level 2.1 Certificate | • Present VA practice in 3 sentences, in 5 minutes & a 1.5 introductory session • Maintain VA posture throughout presentation • Inviting/managing simple attacks | Level 1.3/1 to 2 years @ VA Dojo | 8 x 1.5hr sessions (12hrs) | ≈ 6 hrs | 480 € (≈$560) | TBA |
| Official VA Practice Group Coordinator (Level 2.2) Certificate | Lead, accompany & give feedback on: • Multiple centering activities • Verbal Stretching®styles/dynamics • VA Sparring | Level 2.1 + 1-2 years @ VA Dojo | 6 x ½ days (18hrs) | ≈ 9 hrs | 720 € (≈$820) | TBA |
| VA Accredited Trainer* (Level 2.3) Certificate | • Group, internal & real-time attacks • Thesis (personal style) defense • Facilitate a VA Dojo or 1.1 workshop | Level 2.2 | 5 x ½ days (15hrs) | ≈ 30 hrs | 600 € (≈$690) | TBA |
| TOTAL | 15 x ½ days (45hrs) | ≈ 45hrs | 1800 € excl. VAT |
Following certification*, official VA Accredited Trainers may:
• Work as an official VA Trainer in partnership with newskool (freelance status recommended)
• Facilitate or advise others with VA pro bono (FOC) in contexts other than training
• Provide and invoice VA training (VA Dojo, Level 1.1) by obtaining the license contract**
*Accredited professional certificates are valid for 1 year upon achievement, and are renewable after annual refresher training.
**Verbal Aikido® and Verbal Stretching® trademark license contract (1st year €600 excl. VAT, then €1200 excl. VAT) includes annual refresher training