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SWAT Programme

Leadership and Instructor Pathway 

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Aspiring SWAT

A.S.W.A.T – Aspiring Leaders

Focus areas of this programme for children from age 5+ include:

  • Supporting with warmups and basic drills

  • Demonstrating techniques with instructors

  • Supporting junior classes

  • Encouraging recognition and participation

  • Acting as a role model for club values

Outcome of A.S.W.A.T -

Students become: Reliable assistance, confident communicators, positive role models and ready to move onto developing their skills further.

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Rising SWAT

R.S.W.A.T – Rising Leaders

Focus areas of this programme for children 9+ include:

  • Welcoming and including new members

  • Supporting technical skills development

  • Assisting instructors with warmups and demonstrations

  • Encouraging peers through praise and positive communication

  • Maintaining shared spaces

  • Supporting word‑of‑the‑week or values‑based tasks

Outcome of R.S.W.A.T

Students become: Socially and increased technical confidence. Early leadership experience and heightened sense of ownership and responsibility.

3

SWAT

S.W.A.T – Special Winning Attitude Team

This is a more Advanced leadership programme for students ready to support coaching, culture, and Academy operations and is for children aged 12+

Focus areas Include:

  • Leadership in Action: Leading warm‑ups independently, Supporting full class segments, demonstrating advanced techniques

  • Culture & Community: Welcome new families, Support club events, Model club values consistently, Assist with communication and recognition.

  • Operational Support

  • Personal Development

Outcome of S.W.A.T

Students become: Trusted leaders and confident assistant coaches, ambassadors for the club and ready for a more formal, extended and advanced leadership and instructing pathway that is aligned to professional standards

Aspiring SWAT Team Member

Having the opportunity to be invited to join ASWAT at AIM Martial Arts has made a huge impact on William's confidence and motivation. When he was invited to join the ASWAT program, although excited, he was shy and lacked the confidence to 'have a go'. Months later and William has changed at home, at school and in class. Having attended a recent school parents evening I was delighted by the changes noticed in school. Not only has William made significant progress academically he has more importantly developed his self confidence. Since working on the ASWAT program William has matured and become more focused and ambitious. He has thrived upon being given the responsibility to help others and through the program has begun to listen to instructions and follow them more carefully. The skills leaned at Martial Arts are transferable into his everyday life at home and at school and I am really beginning to see the impact. Thank you so much.

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Meet the SWAT programme Course and Programme Directors

Congratulations to our SWAT and Aspiring SWAT team for being awarded their certificates for participation in the training program in December 2025! This achievement reflects their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. We are proud of their accomplishments look forward to seeing them apply their skills in the field. Keep up the great work!

Our SWAT and Aspiring SWAT Team 

R.S.W.A.T – Rising Leaders

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Our SWAT team had been busy spreading some well‑earned positivity!! creating ‘AWESOME’ cards for students who showed real grit, effort, and heart. Part of their role is learning how to lead by example, noticing when others go above and beyond, offering encouragement, and celebrating the small wins that matter. Well done to one of our fantastic Rising SWAT members, for crafting a brilliant card for one of our amazing Ninjas and Little Warriors. The hard work truly deserved to be recognised. Well done to both of you, keep shining and working hard ✨

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