FAIRBAIRN PROTOCOL
RESPECT LOYALTY INTEGRITY HONOUR
"SEMPER CANIS FIDELIS"
INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION PROTOCOL
Developed by Simon Jeker (Instructor, Switzerland)
Approved and amended by Barry Drennan (Instructor, Canada)
August 20, 2023
Activated: August 20, 2023
INTRODUCTION:
"We are not interested in people who are great fighters. We are interested in people who are great instructors. These are the people who make great fighters.".
The following is Fairbairn Protocol’s official instructor certification protocol.
To achieve entry level certification, it is mandatory to pass this selection/certification process.
Instructor Certification Protocol: Entry Prerequisites
In order to qualify for entry into this protocol, one must first demonstrate four prerequisites.
- They are willing to follow our policies and etiquettes, etc.
- They currently lead an authorized study group or similar assembly.
- They currently have a training location at their disposal.
- They are willing to occasionally assist other certified instructors.
Instructor Certification Protocol: General Policy
- Certifying instructors have the right to decline an entry application when deemed reasonable. Once an applicant has been accepted, the certifying-instructor must remain responsible to that candidate for the duration of the protocol.
- Certifying-Instructors and their candidates act as a team and show each other the appropriate respect.
- In the case of insufficient performance or character deficits of the candidate, the certification process can be terminated by the certifying-instructor at any time.
- If a certifying-instructor becomes unable to continue the selection process, they must transfer their candidate to another instructor. In such cases, both the candidate and potential certifying-instructor have the right to decline the transfer. Failure to transfer terminates the candidate's selection process.
- In compliance with all of the above criteria, the candidate and their certifying-instructor may then mutually agree to enter into the protocol of entry level certification. Once entered the applicant now candidate must successfully complete the following selection/certification process.
The Selection/Certification Process: Duration
- The full process will take approximately 1 year to complete.
Phase 1: Selection
Step 1: Initialization: Motivation letter
The candidate must write an essay explaining why their objective is to achieve instructor rank and how that achievement will benefit both them and Fairbairn Protocol.
- (1-A4 - 8.5”x11” page, line spaced at 1.0)
- Verification: The essay must be sent by email to the certifying-instructor; C.C. Barry Drennan at (submissions@h2h-selfdefense.com).
Step 2: Self-study
The candidate must complete an approved self-administered program of academic self-study.
- Study Material: Overwatch International Loner I Remote learning Module: Link - https://h2h-selfdefense.com/product/overwatch-international-loner-i-remote-training-effective-self-directed-training-in-w-e-fairbairn-based-self-defense/
- Verification: Personal responsibility.
Step 3: Training Experience
The candidate must complete an approved program of physical training.
- Approved programs are; solo training via Loner I in combination with an approved study group, or under the guidance of a certified instructor; the latter is preferred.
- Verification: Personal responsibility.
Phase 2: Certification
Step 4: Mutual consent - Candidate and Instructor
The certifying-instructor and the candidate must mutually agree that the candidate has the theoretical and practical skills to enter the certification phase of the protocol.
- Verification for steps 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8: the certifying-Instructor has the responsibility to document the candidate's abilities (by observation in training and/or requesting video via the candidate’s YouTube channel.
Step 5: Café littéraire 1
The candidate and certifying-instructor must engage in an expert talk about book 1
- Provide a written review of book 1, (The Science Combatives).
- Expert talk must focus on the contents of Book 1.
- Verification: The candidate must expand on a subject by creating and submitting a work aid of intellectual added value (e.g., Mind map/Flow chart).
- The certifying-Instructor determines the duration (maximum duration 3 hours).
Step 6: Seminar Day 1
Focus: Toolbox
The candidate must demonstrate a practical sequence of physical training with the focus on a clean execution of the techniques.
- Verification: Evaluation and correction by the certifying-instructor.
- The certifying-instructor determines the duration (6 hours maximum).
Step 7: Café littéraire 2
The candidate and certifying-instructor must engage in an expert talk about book 2.
- Provide a written review of book 2, (Light, Wind & Motion - Second Edition).
- Expert talk must focus on the contents/theory of, Book 2.
- Verification: The candidate must expand on a subject by creating and submitting a work aid of intellectual added value (e.g., Plan of short lesson).
- The certifying-instructor determines the duration (3 hours maximum).
Step 8: Seminar Day 2
Focus: Flow
The candidate must demonstrate a practical sequence of physical training with the focus on the flow of several techniques.
- Verification: Evaluation and correction by the certifying-instructor.
- The certifying-instructor determines the duration (maximum duration 6 hours).
Step 9: Final Certification (1 Day) live in person.
Focus: Live instruction to a group with the certifying-instructor onsite.
With the focus on stressing the candidate’s ability to instruct, the candidate must participate in a practical live training event of at least 6 hours, followed by a brief review of Notes for Instructors.
- Verification: Live onsite evaluation by the certifying-instructor.
- Pronouncement: To be determined by the certifying-instructor.
