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Become an Instructor

Become a part of our expanding team of SAMI Instructors and share your enthusiasm with others.

Why become an instructor?

Teach what you love

As a SAMI-X instructor, you have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of your students. You'll be teaching them valuable skills that can improve their confidence, fitness, and ability to defend themselves.

Receive a world-class education

Expand your skills and abilities by joining one of our many instructor seminars. You will get mentored by the world's best instructors and receive regular training.

Enjoy flexible training options

Our flexible training options with our face-to-face and online courses offer an optimal way of efficient, fast and also affordable training from all parts of the world.

Get exclusive access to new training material and ideas

Receive ongoing new training material and training inspiration through our online instructor portal to inspire your own courses and training classes.

Get exclusive benefits

Take advantage of our network, social media channels and comprehensive support from SAMI International.

Instructors
150+
SAMI Locations
40+
Online teaching videos
6.000+
Years of teaching experience
20

How to get started

Join one of our in-person courses or sign up to one of our online courses
Option 1In-person course

Our in-person Instructor Courses are held at one of our SAMI Academies and typically last 2-3 days. In these intensive courses you will learn everything you need to know from techniques and exercises to teaching a group. At the end there is final exam that you need to pass.

Option 2Online course

Our online courses can be started at any time and you can progress at your own pace. All content is delivered in video and accompanied by assignments that you must complete and we will review. Regular video call sessions make sure you keep on track and get feedback from us for your progress. Your final exam will also be taken via video call.

Are you already a fighting instructor somewhere else and want to retrain?
Are you looking for special courses for authorities?

Teach what you love

Our SAMI-X Combat Systems are divided into 3 categories.
Fighting Art

Our Fighting Arts Systems are focused on practical, modern martial arts training, rather than the traditional Martial Arts methods. This makes them a unique combat fighting art.

Panantukan

A comprehensive and sophisticated close-combat martial art system that is not subject to any rules - a fighting system without limits.

12 Levels
For Everyone
Stick

Learn how to fight with and defend against sticks. SAMI-X Stick incorporates techniques from various martial arts with one-handed and two-handed use.

12 Levels
For Everyone
Axe/Tomahawk

Master the axe like the Vikings did thousands of years ago with this ancient fighting technique. With SAMI-X Axe we keep these old traditions alive with both, offensive and defensive moves.

12 Levels
For Everyone
Knife

Learn the art of knife fighting and defense against all types of cutting and stabbing weapons.

13 Levels
For Everyone
Pro

SAMI-X PRO is tailor-made for professionals, emphasizing defensive and offensive strategies for armed forces, government organizations, and businesses that depend on it in their daily operations.

EBC

Learn the safe and effective use of the expandable baton.

3 Levels
For Professionals
Pro

SAMI-X Pro is a comprehensive and customized combat system for authorities and professional groups.

12 Levels
For Professionals
Pro Weapon Protection

Learn proper handling and use of various firearms to improve safety and effectiveness.

3 Levels
For Professionals
Pro SEC

Professional training for law enforcement and security personnel.

3 Levels
For Professionals

Your instructor journey

All of our combat systems offer a range of levels with optional and mandatory specializations.

Hear from other SAMI Instructors

See how becoming a SAMI Instructors changed these peoples lives.
"SAMI offers the best tactical concepts in the European area for authorities and the security industry. Innovative, effective and in compliance with legal standards. Incorporating all modern tools of operation."
Ralf GödeOwner SAMI Rostock, SAMI-X Pro - Level 5
"Unlike anything I have encountered in my many years of martial arts training - a system that feels 'alive', that continues to evolve through its many first class instructors. A modern fighting system to solve modern fighting problems..."
Paul BenettOwner SAMI England South East, Knife - Level 5
"The reason why I am here in Vienna. To train with this fantastic man Peter and his concepts, there is nothing like training with him, the theory behind his movement and why. His vast knowledge of many arts and how he puts them together and his method of bringing out the best in each student is so creative and great! You just have to come and learn. Not only that, he is one of the most humble and kind human beings..."
Brett ChanFight choreographer in Hollywood
"When I did my first training at SAMI Headquarters 14 years ago, I immediately realized that I had discovered something unique. The effectiveness of the system, the diversity of the offer and the possibility to become an instructor in different systems immediately excited me. Above all, however, the family atmosphere that Peter and Irmi have created and the interaction at eye level, have persuaded me to begin the training and to take the system out into the world. I can unreservedly recommend SAMI - it is not just a system, but a community that is accessible to everyone."
Lahomsek WolfgangOwner SAMI Baden, Krav Maga - Level 8

Our Instructor Teaching Team

Meet the people that will guide you along your journey.
Peter Weckauf
Peter WeckaufFounder SAMI

Peter Weckauf is the Founder of SAMI Combat Systems. He is Head Instructor in SAMI Combat Systems and always develops new techniques and exercises for the SAMI Combat Systems!

Irmi Weckauf
Irmi WeckaufFounder SAMI

Irmi Weckauf-Hanzal is the Co-Founder of SAMI Combat Systems and founded SAMI together with Peter Weckauf in 2002. She is Head Instructor in SAMI Combat Systems and always here to help!

Robert Exl
Robert ExlSAMI-X Instructor

Robert is an Advanced Instructor in SAMI Combat Systems and one of our main instructors on SAMI-X. You will get to know him in one of our instructor courses. He is always here to help!

Anton Dyk
Anton DykSAMI-X Instructor

Anton is an Advanced Instructor in SAMI Combat Systems and one of our main instructors on SAMI-X. You will get to know him in one of our instructor courses. He is always here to help!

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Become a SAMI-X Instructor: Teach Cutting-Edge Martial Arts & Self-Defense