So Guard Up created a unique program called Sport Sword^®, the first in the Sport Weapon^® series of padded weapon training programs. We marketed it to the local libraries and schools. We convinced cinemas to let us do demos to their patrons as they waited in line to purchase tickets for the movies.

The result surprised even us: Over 200 new students in less than two years and over $10,000 in revenue a month for this program alone! Our goal is now to share this program with as many schools as possible so that this sport can become widespread, attracting students who have previously tried your facility back into your classes.

Expanded Instructional DVD

• Detailed descriptions of techniques, safety tips and historical origins
• Explanations of common mistakes and proper use of equipment
• Demonstrations of training drills for your students
• Expanded section on fun games that improve skill level and teach strategy

The Sport Sword^® Instructor Program contains all the basic material required to get you started in learning and teaching a Sport Sword^® padded weapon program, including:

Marketing Materials and Handouts

• Ad slicks of different sizes for newspapers and magazines
• Promotional Flyers and detail on running special events
• Logos and photos for your website
• Curriculum handouts and instructor lesson plans
• Even more adaptable and exciting games!

Instructional Manual

• Step-by-step photos and notes with detailed descriptions
• Drills explained in greater detail
• Games are broken down into goals, equipment needed, safety measures and even possible modifications

Also included is free consultation for setting up your program and growing it into a profitable add-on or a stand-alone class at your school. To give you a hint: We will help you set a LIVE Video Game Sword Class that will send your conversions and retention through the roof! If your students like to gain points and power in computer games... they will flock to this class!

We also carry a line of Sport Armor™and new Sport Swords^® custom made with ActionFlex technology. The entire equipment line is available to qualified instructors at wholesale discounts so they can improve their revenue by reselling equipment. And, if you maintain a minimum order volume, you not only get deeper wholesale discounts, you also get FREE updates - new games, drills and marketing materials sent to you three times a year to help keep your Sport Sword^® program fresh and exciting!

Check out a preview of the Games DVD...

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Sport Sword Instructor Certification at your location or ours! 

Certification Includes:

Safety Instruction: How to run a safe, yet entertaining and educational padded weapons class, sparring and tournament procedures as well as how to conduct a safe and exciting "Mass Melee"

Technique Instruction: Detailed critique of long sword techniques, common mistakes that instructors will see from students, optional modifications, and possible strategies. Get immediate feedback on correct form as well as proven teaching methodologies.

Drill Practice: What drills to run and how to run them as well as how to modify them to hide repetition. How to teach drills to classes with students of different skill levels.

Training Games: Simple to extravagant games that improve sword skills while teaching important life skills like teamwork, leadership, creative problem solving, and much more. These games can even be used as stand-alone classes or special events such as birthday parties, parents night out, buddy events, etc.

Business: Discussions on how to market your Sport Sword / Sport Armor Programs, how to run special events, your targeted demographics and how to reach them, how to run introductory classes, and how to sell equipment. Also included is individual consultation on your own program in your own school… how to get it started and how to keep it growing.

Listing: on the Sport Sword® Padded Weapon Instructor Locator

PLUS: Summer Camps!  Learn how to do over $30,000 in summer camp registration sales alone.  The programs covered in this certification, combined with some imagination and energy, are all the curriculum you need to run a profitable summer camp.  Why let the summer enrollment drop hit your bottom line?  Camps can not only add to your revenue, they also bring in new members.

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*Each school location present must purchase at least one Sport Sword Instructor Program (cost not included in certification tuition).

For more information, contact Guard Up, Inc. at (781) 271-1491 (leave your contact information and a good time to reach you if the line is busy)