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Instructor & Referee Certification Programs

Structured career pathways for those looking to turn martial arts into a profession.

For aspiring professionals aiming to become a certified instructor or referee, Emerald Martial Arts offers a training path built on over two decades of hands-on expertise.

Two Emerald Martial Arts black belts performing a Taekwondo poomsae form in unison

A Genuine Pathway

One of the few academies in the Tricity region offering a genuine pathway from student to certified instructor or referee

A path to competition or certification through our Instructor Training and Taekwondo Referee Certification programs

Programs for every age group and skill level, from beginners to professional instructors

Certified, audited instructors trained to teach both kids and adults

Regular monthly events and international exposure for competitive students

Master Shiv Raj Gharti, Founder at Emerald Martial Arts

Mentored by Master Shiv Raj Gharti

Master Shiv Raj Gharti has mentored young martial artists into masters who now run academies of their own.

To maintain consistency and quality, every Emerald instructor is regularly audited and certified by Master Shiv Raj Gharti himself, ensuring every student — regardless of which branch they train at — receives the same standard of expert instruction he built his own career on.

Master Shiv Raj Gharti — Founder, 5th DAN Black Belt, 22 years.

Every Emerald instructor is trained to work with both young students and adults, using age-appropriate teaching methods that keep training safe, engaging, and effective at every level.

Competition & Recognition

Martial arts is a discipline built through practice, competition, and community. That’s why Emerald Martial Arts hosts monthly events across the Tricity, giving students regular opportunities to test their skills, build confidence, and compete.

Our students and instructors also represent Emerald at international events, reflecting the calibre of training our academies deliver.

Start Your Pathway

Contact our Panchkula HQ or Chandigarh academy to discuss eligibility and programme details for Instructor Training and Taekwondo Referee Certification.