Match your experience to the syllabus
Read the syllabus and ask about entry requirements. The number of months you have trained does not describe your readiness for a particular course on its own. Your class experience, foundations and movement background matter too.
If you are unsure about timing, tell the tutors about your training and why you want to attend. An honest discussion helps identify the appropriate next step.
Review familiar foundations
Revisit elements you already know. Note their names, common difficulties and questions about introducing them in class. The aim is to reflect on your learning, rather than write instructions for unfamiliar tricks.
Ask your regular instructor what would be useful to review. A clear set of questions is more valuable than trying to learn as many new tricks as possible just before the course.
Observe how a class is taught
In your regular classes, observe the order of tasks, the explanations and how the teacher responds to different learning speeds. Notice which cues help you understand movement.
Write a short explanation of a familiar exercise to discuss with the course tutors. Performing a movement and communicating it clearly are skills that develop alongside each other.
Prepare your schedule and materials
Check session times, travel and breaks. Bring notes, water, familiar training clothes and any materials requested by the organiser. Confirm recording arrangements rather than assuming everyone can be filmed.
Leave time afterwards to organise your notes. Useful course material is something you can return to and connect with your own questions.
Explore the upcoming course
The Iron Convent course in Katowice is scheduled for 4–6 December 2026. It includes over 22 hours of practice and theory and costs 1850 PLN, with a 400 PLN deposit. Check the detailed scope and arrangements before booking.
See the programme, tutors and course terms. For questions about learning to teach, read what to look for in an instructor course syllabus.
Planning your next step? Explore the current offer and booking details.
