The Annual Conference:
Teaching the Teacher
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Teaching the Teacher 2025 April 4-6, 2025 Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center |
Thank you to all participants ESPECIALLY the AWMAI founders for a fantastic 2025 AWMAI Conference! |
Whether you're new to teaching or a seasoned pro, school owner or part-time assistant, the Teaching the Teacher conference is for you. Our conference presenters are women of high skill and deep experience. Like our membership itself, they represent a wide range of martial arts styles, and hold a common desire to share what they know for the betterment of all. The Association of Women Martial Arts Instructors invites you to take part in this very special opportunity, to:
“It was so fun to get to attend this year. I learned so much and am implementing as we speak. It was great to make more connections and get to know folks more in this intimate environment. | Location, Location, Location!The conference is held each year, at varied locations in the U.S.... but normally in a hotel setting with classroom space, workout space, excellent and reasonably priced accommodations, and warm weather! In 2025 we visit Lewis Center, OH (just North of Columbus) Join us at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center! April 4-6, 2025 Conference Thumbnail Schedule Thursday April 3 5:00 - 6:30 pm Early Arrivals Welcome Reception Friday April 4 9:00 am Teacher Introductions and Conference Begins! Saturday April 5 Classes All Day, Demos, Awards and Banquet Sunday April 6 Classes All Morning, Conference Ends at Noon |
2025 Presenters
Get inspired by this year's elite group of instructors!
Read instructor bios, class descriptions and more in our newsletter
AWMAI Founders Series
Shihan Dara Masi - The Martial Arts School as a Business (LD)
Master Wasentha Young - Making Self-Care a Part of Training in Your Classes (LD)
Sensei Jamie Zimron - BLISS Fitness: Balance Lengthen Integrate Stretch Strengthen (EMWO)
Masi, Young, Zimron, Grandmaster Barbara Dickens - Spirit of Sankofa: A Talk with the Founders (Panel)
Masi, Young, Zimron Co-Teaching - Sharing Our Collective Wisdom (LD)
More fantastic instructors and classes
Sensei Patricia Broughton - (co-teaching) What's New Under the Sun in Teaching Empowerment Self-Defense? (LD)
Shihan Darlene DeFour - Come Along With Me! Let's Flow. (MC)
Master MyTien Duong - Just Keep Kicking or Kicking into the Next 25 Years (MWO)
Master Terri Giamartino - Keeping Your Students Motivated (MC)
Master Didi Goodman - Disguised Repetition and Managing Multi-Level Classes (MC)
Senior Grandmaster Sunny Graff - Lead With a Smile, Counter With a Laugh and Follow Up With a (Consentual) Hug (MWO)
Shifu/Sensei Koré Grate - Ba Duan Jing-Eight Pieces of Brocade Qigong (EMWO)
Shihan, Sifu Nancy Lanoue - (co-teaching) Creating more Inclusive Spaces (LD); (co-teaching) What's New Under the Sun in Teaching Empowerment Self-Defense? (LD)
Sifu Wendy Lathrop - Dragon and Tiger Qigong (EMWO)
Dawn Monet - Supported Stretch (EMWO)
Master Michele Montag - Managing an Instructor Team (LD)
Senior Master Lisa Nakamura - Respecting the Traditions - While Respecting Ourselves (LD)
Instructor Lisa Santi - Strategies for Teaching Multiple Attacker Sparring (MC)
Grandmaster Jaye Spiro - (co-teaching) Creating more Inclusive Spaces (LD)
MWO: Master Work Out; MC: Moving Classroom; LD: Learning/Discussion; EMWO: Early Morning Work Out
Presenters and classes subject to change without notice.
AWMAI actively seeks dynamic presenters for our annual conference. Share your knowledge, skills, experience and vision with a talented group of colleagues! Past topics have included:
- Skill building for instructors
- Creating an instructor training program
- The challenges and joys of teaching children
- Inventive warm-ups for all ages
- Sales and marketing tactics to use (or avoid)
- Taking your student body from 10 to 100 and beyond
- The ins and outs of opening a school
- Applying the principles of motor learning
- Creating dynamic demonstrations
- Social dynamics within the classroom
- Recognizing abilities and differences
Classes may take the form of lecture/discussion, or “moving classroom,” where participants practice while they learn.
Application period for 2025 Teaching the Teacher has closed.
Curious about past sessions? Download a Sample List by Category or a Complete List.
