BECOME A GUIDE
Become a
Martial Arts Guide
Teach. Encourage. Guide Growth.
Online Dojo Workout welcomes experienced practitioners, movement teachers, and martial arts mentors who can support learners through one-to-one sessions, small groups, workshops, demonstrations, accountability, and movement feedback. Share your experience and help others develop a lasting practice.
Flexible Online Opportunities
Share your availability and offer services that fit your expertise and schedule.
Global Community
Connect with motivated learners across cultures, languages, and time zones.
Meaningful Impact
Help learners build confidence, focus, and consistent movement habits.
Professional Visibility
An approved profile can help suitable clients discover your experience and services.
WHAT GUIDES DO
What Guides Do
Use your knowledge and experience to support learners on their martial arts journey. Services depend on your specialties and the support agreed with each client.
Movement Observation
Observe practice and provide constructive feedback within your expertise.
Technique Feedback
Help learners understand and refine technique, form, and coordination.
Demonstration & Explanation
Show and explain movements, concepts, and suitable training methods.
Accountability & Encouragement
Support learners in building consistency and staying motivated.
One-to-One or Group Sessions
Offer agreed online sessions for individuals or small groups.
Certification Preparation
Help learners prepare for applicable assessments and program milestones.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome dedicated martial arts practitioners, movement teachers, and mentors who are passionate about helping others grow.
Solid Martial Arts Background
Meaningful personal practice and relevant training experience in the services you offer.
Clear Communication
Explain concepts in a clear, supportive way that works for online learners.
Supportive Teaching Approach
Use patience, encouragement, and appropriate progression to help learners develop confidence.
Professionalism & Reliability
Respect agreed arrangements and communicate clearly about availability and services.
Respect for Diverse Learners
Work thoughtfully with different cultures, backgrounds, goals, and experience levels.
Independent Contractor Services
Define your specialties, availability, service approach, and accepted compensation range.
HOW TO APPLY
How to Apply
A clear path from sharing your experience to offering services through the guide network.
1
Submit an Application
Use the Contact form to introduce your background, experience, specialties, and interest in becoming a guide.
2
Professional Profile Interview
When invited, share your teaching approach, services, languages, time zone, availability, and accepted hourly compensation range.
3
Review & Conversation
ODW reviews your information and may invite you to discuss your experience, service fit, and learner needs.
4
Onboarding & Agreement
If there is a suitable fit, complete applicable onboarding and an independent contractor agreement with HSU Academy Inc.
5
Join the Guide Network
After approval, your profile can be published and services arranged with suitable clients.
Start Your Guide Application
On the Contact form, select Become a Guide as your inquiry type and use Guide application as your subject.
In your message, introduce your practice background, specialties, preferred learners, languages, country and time zone, availability, and accepted hourly compensation range. ODW can follow up by email about the relevant profile interview and next steps.
Begin with the Contact form.
GUIDE OPPORTUNITIES
Guide Opportunities
There are many ways to share your skills and experience through Online Dojo Workout.
One-to-One Guidance
Personalized sessions supporting an individual learner’s agreed goals.
Small Group Sessions
Offer online practice for small groups or suitable training cohorts.
Workshops
Share focused topics, demonstrations, and specialized training sessions.
Program Support
Assist learners with structured practice and applicable assessment preparation.
Accountability Check-Ins
Help learners reflect on practice, track habits, and plan their next steps.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR MODEL
Flexible. Transparent. Collaborative.
Online Dojo Workout acts as a connector between clients and independent contractor guides. Guides share their backgrounds, specialties, languages, availability, and accepted compensation ranges. Services, scope, schedules, and compensation are confirmed before work begins.
The Training Library is an optional resource for independent guides. You may choose suitable ODW materials or your own approach and resources. Program participants and certification candidates follow the requirements relevant to their plan or assessment; the certification blueprint is subject to change.
Opportunities depend on learner needs, service fit, and availability. Explore the Training Library and Programs to learn more.
Your Expertise.
A Shared Purpose.
Bring a clear service profile, a thoughtful teaching approach, and a commitment to supporting learner growth.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Guide FAQ
Answers to common questions about becoming a guide.
Who can apply to become a guide?
Experienced martial arts practitioners, movement teachers, and mentors are welcome to express interest. Your background, relevant experience, specialties, and ability to support learners help ODW review your proposed services.
Do I need teaching experience?
Relevant teaching or coaching experience is helpful. Share how you demonstrate movements, explain concepts, and adapt to learner needs, along with any relevant qualifications. Specific service or assessment requirements can be discussed during review.
Are sessions live or asynchronous?
Guides may offer live one-to-one sessions, small groups, workshops, or agreed asynchronous feedback. The format, tools, scope, and availability are confirmed for each service arrangement.
How are guides matched with learners?
A detailed profile helps identify potential fits based on learner goals, specialties, languages, time zone, availability, and compensation range. A suitable match and service terms are reviewed before services are arranged.
Is this a full-time role?
Guides offer services as independent contractors and share their own availability and service terms. Opportunities vary with learner needs, service fit, and schedule; they do not establish a fixed workload.
What support does Online Dojo Workout provide?
ODW provides the platform, program information, and connections between clients and guides. The Training Library can assist both trainees and guides, and its use is optional for independent guides. Guide services are delivered according to the agreed scope and the guide’s professional approach.
SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Support Lifelong Training.
Help build a more connected community through martial arts, movement, and consistent practice.