A black belt is the general requirement for a karate instructor, however, some clubs require a second-degree black belt ranking or higher before teaching privileges are granted. Requirements for a black belt and other ranks vary among styles of karate, as each organization has a different curriculum. Most styles of karate feature similar instructor training characteristics that demand strongly executed techniques such as kata, defensive tactics, stances and free sparring.
Step 1
Join a karate school in your area. Use local phone directories to locate commercial karate schools, as well as programs offered through recreational centers and nearby colleges. Participate in several karate classes until you find a style of karate that you enjoy.
Step 2
Attend karate classes to grasp the basics as you progress from beginner to intermediate belt levels. Make a commitment to practice karate drills each day to help build your speed and power. Perform blocks, stances, kicks and striking techniques as shown during your training sessions.
Step 3
Learn karate techniques aimed toward intermediate and advanced students. Study self-defense techniques, kata and other requirements needed to achieve an advanced rank, such as a brown belt. At many karate schools, a brown belt is the rank that precedes a black belt.
Step 4
Review all of the techniques required for your previous belt levels, as well as your study materials for your black belt test. Memorize the origin, tenants and core values of the karate system you are studying.
Step 5
Prepare for your black belt test by increasing your physical strength and endurance, as the test for becoming a karate instructor may challenge your willpower to complete the examination. Perform push-ups, crunches, sprints and long-distance running that exceeds your typical training levels to prepare for your karate instructor's certification.
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