Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™
Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ is an INTENSE, exciting, addictive, extremely high energy, pre-choreographed group exercise class. The moves are athletic and dynamic, but with a sassy flavor sprinkled on top. This is a KILLER workout, especially with the Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ PAWS!
Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ was developed to provide participants a FUN and effective cardiovascular and sculpting workout that utilizes the basic moves of dance, but also combines aerobic and body sculpting elements to create a fun, edgy, and completely addictive workout!
The pre-designed choreography allows you to infuse your style and passion into each class, making it more dance inspired, or more athletic to make it your own! No matter what style you bring to your classes, your heart and body are pumping!
Burn an extreme amount of calories & create a party atmosphere in the process! Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ gives you intensity of a hard core boot camp...with the FUN of a Girls Night Out!
Sweat. Play. Rock it. Work it. Love it. Life is UNTAMED. Get wild! Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™.
Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ Level One Instructor Training Workshops are being offered through San Ramon Valley Fitness, Inc.
Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ is a division of San Ramon Valley Fitness, Inc. Our mission is not only to provide outrageously FUN, intense, and addictive fitness solutions to members and clients, but also to provide creative solutions to elevate the knowledge of the fitness professional while moving the fitness industry forward.
To become an instructor, sign up for the Home Study Instructor Training Program or take one of our LIVE Intensive Training Workshops. In our 8-hour hands-on intensive workshops, you will learn the training methodology, concepts, principles, and moves that make Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ such an effective, intense, and fun program.
You will also learn to use our fun choreography, entertaining cues, community party atmosphere, and fantastic music! We give you the tools to successfully become the most talked about instructor with a class that is all the rage!
During LIVE Workshops All Attendees Receive:
- Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ Specialty Certificate of Completion
- Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ instructional choreography through online video with 8 counts
- Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ recommended music selections for accompanying choreography
- Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ choreography notes and instructions through online access
- Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ Training Manual
- Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ Coalition access
- CEC/CEUs for ACE and AFAA
Coalition: Once you are registered for your Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ Instructor Training, you will be able to join the Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ Coalition. By joining the Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness(TM) Coalition you will have access to the full, feature-rich experience. This includes access to a private website where you will be able to view choreography, listen to music, have access to membership discounts, and many other perks!
As a member, you will be able to share your media and thoughts with other Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness(TM) Instructors and Pros. Membership is only $14.95 per month and available only to current Instructors and Pros or those registered for training. To keep your skills current, it is mandatory to join the Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ Coalition while you are an active Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ Instructor. Prospective instructors and club managers can request one week of FREE access prior to signing up for a training or agreeing to host a training!
View the schedule of upcoming Professional Workshops & Master Classes
You can also call (925) 359-1395 to inquire about upcoming workshops!
Club Managers: Request to HOST an Instructor Workshop at your club!
The 8-hour Intensive Workshop:
Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ classes will continue to sweep the nation. Our pre-designed intermittent interval class uses no equipment, so it is very feasible and easy to learn. What is pre-design? From the ‘Foreplay’ warm-up to the ‘Tame’ cool-down, the work has been done for you! We have researched, tested and designed a near “perfect” class that is yours for the taking.
As a trained Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ instructor, you are able to use our pre-designed material. By using the pre-designed format, you do not need to worry about creating your own choreography, creating layers, or creating a successful flow. Using the pre-designed Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ choreography makes it possible for instructors to “shine” by focusing instead on their own unique style, personality, presentation, and motivational cues.
Each class is perfectly designed and complete, and has been tested in actual class settings with participants of various ages, preferences, and abilities. This gives our Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ instructors a class that will consistently and successfully excite, motivate, and entertain participants. We give you the tools to successfully become the most talked about instructor with a class that is all the rage by using our fun choreography, entertaining cues, community party atmosphere, and fantastic music!
NEW CHOREOGRAPHY
New choreography is released approximately every 2 to 4 weeks and includes:
- Access to the choreography video with 8 counts
- Choreography notes and instructions
- Music selection recommendations to accompany choreography
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Home Study Instructor Training Program:
We recommend this option if a live event is not convenient. It is not required that you purchase this if you intend on attending a live event in the near future. NO REFUNDS on Home Study Materials.
Benefits of the Home Study Instructor Training Program
- Perfect for those who like to take things at their own pace
- Allows you the option to learn form, technique, methodology and choreography in the privacy of your own home
- Allows you to have a discounted rate to any live Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ Instructor Training in the future
Please note, it is not mandatory to purchase the Home Study Instructor Training if you plan on attending a live event. If you plan on registering for a live event and wish to prepare before the event, you can simply become a member of the Coalition for $14.95 per month to view the choreography, notes on form, technique, methodology, and more.
Home Study Materials Include:
- Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ Training Manual
- Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ recommended music selections for accompanying choreography
- Practical Testing Instructions
- Written Exam consisting of multiple choice and True/False questions
- Answer Sheet
- Discounted attendance at any live Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ Instructor Training within 1 year of purchase for the Testing Rate of only $35
- You may attend the entire workshop for the Testing Rate of only $35: Attending the entire workshop includes CEC/CEUs and an updated training manual, if needed
- After 1 year from the purchase date, you may attend any live Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ Instructor Training at the discounted Refresher price of only $99
- This includes the CEC/CEUs and updated training manual, if needed
- Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ Coalition access
- Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ instructional choreography through online video with 8 counts
- Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ recommended music selections for accompanying choreography
- Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ choreography notes and instructions through online access
There are NO REFUNDS, RETURNS, or EXCHANGES on Home Study Materials. No Continuing Education Units or Credits are given for the Home Study purchase. CEC/CEUs an only be obtained by attending a Live Workshop.
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BAD KITTY SASSY FITNESS™ FORMAT DESIGN
Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ classes can be formatted as a 30-minute or 60-minute class and have been designed to offer instructors the ease of pre-designed choreography. Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ classes are designed with a sport specific, dynamic, athletic warm-up that also fuses fun dance moves, followed by an advanced cardio section, using intense intervals, followed by recovery segments that focus on the finesse of the movements. It follows a linear progression, is formatted to fulfill group exercise standards and guidelines, and it provides optimal training results.
All of these benefits are achieved as students advance through varied intensities and expressions of energy. Each Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ Class has nine sections. They include:
Section 1: Foreplay
Section 2: Get Frisky
Section 3: Prowl
Section 4: Attack
Section 5: Tease
Section 6: Pounce
Section 7: Cat Fight
Section 8: Dominate
Section 9: Tame
Each 60 minute class is formatted to have 2 songs from sections 2 through 8 and 1 song from section 1 and 9. Each 30 minute class is formatted to have 1 song from each section. For timing reasons, section 2 and 3 or 6 and 7 may be fused together in 30 minute classes. Choreography is formatted to the song and each song (with the corresponding choreography) is designated to a specific section. Choreography is typically created to the 8 count/beat and the musical phrase. Each musical phrase is typically 32 counts/beats.
Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ classes are choreographed to the actual songs performed by the artist and heard on the radio, not remixes, so there may occasionally be a break at an 8 or 16 count instead of 32. This depends on the counts and the breaks of the song itself. Each class follows this simple format, giving instructors the opportunity to mix a variety of sections from their favorite songs and choreography. This is a similar format to that found in Zumba® and TurboKick® and is used because it is fun for instructors and class participants to use their favorite songs, yet also add new songs to keep a class fresh and exciting.
The sections are completed in a particular order, with a particular theme, taking participants through intervals as well as taking them through an empowering, exhilarating rush and expression of themselves through using their bodies. By using the same format for each class, instructors can follow a proven and tested recipe for success. This familiarity of a particular song having specific choreography allows each class to have a consistency that is easier for students as well.
There are layers and instruction styles that can be added to choreography to allow for different class ability levels and preferences, but there is still a familiarity that will allow class participants to feel successful. Once learned, this formula also simplifies the “memorization” process for instructors.
TACKLING BARRIERS TO SUCCESS: 30 MINUTE AND 60 MINUTE CLASSES
Individuals who are time-pressed can be shown how to incorporate more activity into daily life. You can advise non-exercisers to use stairs instead of escalators, stretch during commercials, or walk that extra block to burn a few more calories. In the past, professionals have shown concern and empathy by suggesting these changes since this time-pressed population has not been able to attend group fitness programs due to their schedule.
Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ has designed and implemented the program in an unconventional way, becoming extraordinarily creative to attract and encourage people to exercise. Although unconventional, 30-minute classes appeal to more people than a 60-minute class. A savvy fitness manager would put two or three 30-minute classes back to back on the schedule, offering consumers two or three options instead of one longer option.
The hectic pace of today’s society creates additional strain on beginning a healthy lifestyle. Most importantly, more people have the capability to exercise for 30 minutes as compared to 60 minutes. Psychologically, this spells success. It is better to have a new student leaving a half hour class thinking, “I did it all!” compared with barely making it through an hour long class thinking, “That’s too hard for me.”
Data from surveys have shown that not having enough time is the number one reason both active and inactive people don’t structure more exercise into their daily lifestyle. The 30 minute Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ addresses this, while also inspiring people with a positive, fun, party-like atmosphere!
BE AN INSTRUCTOR OR GO PRO!
Go PRO: Want to attend the training, improve your skills, have all the fun of learning Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ without testing? You can become a PRO by attending any of the Instructor trainings for $25 less than the Instructor rate. The training workshop is 1.5 hours shorter because you will not be completing the practical or written exams.
Going PRO does not provide the ability to teach this format, but if you decide you want to upgrade to Instructor status during the workshop, you can choose to upgrade and take the tests for an additional $35. The PRO training is 1.5 hrs. shorter than the Instructor Training. No CEC/CEUs granted.
Additional $35 re-testing fee for Instructors re-taking the practical exam to get a higher rank, or for PROs upgrading to become Instructors.
BE AN INSTRUCTOR: Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ offers a comprehensive, 8-hour training course. You will leave this training with a complete class and the tools necessary to teach Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ classes. During the course of the day, you will learn the art of teaching a safe, fun, and energetic Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ class. Additional information on instruction technique, proper form, basic anatomy, and kinesiology will lay a foundation for understanding the dynamics of teaching group exercise classes.
The day will conclude with a written and practical exam. You will have both lecture and practical time to gain the confidence, knowledge, and skills before taking either exam.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Some fitness programs do not include a written or practical exam. We pride ourselves in training Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ Instructors to be the most energetic, inspirational, fitness professionals in the field of group exercise.
As a Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ Instructor, you will be a highly trained, dynamic, and motivated instructor. The classes you run will literally transform a club’s weekly attendance figures.
It takes a true professional to recognize the importance of continuing their education, seeking out professional and personal growth, additional assistance and professional evaluation. The written and practical exams are opportunities for your own professional growth.
Once you have become a trained instructor regardless of your perceived skill level, there is always an opportunity professional growth. Strive to continue to improve daily.
PRACTICAL EXAM
The practical exam will test and rank each participant on the following criteria:
1. Musicality—how well you stay on the beat and use the music when performing and cueing.
2. Form and technique—how well you present each exam components with proper posture, form, and technique.
3. Range of motion—how well you demonstrate full range of motion on each exam component.
4. Movement quality—how well you perform with precision and confidence, while also clearly giving body language and movement cues to participants.
5. Cueing—how well you successfully and clearly cue during movements, while also displaying your own personal style.
WRITTEN EXAM
The written exam will include a compilation of 50 multiple choice and true/false questions on the material presented during Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ training. You must complete the written exam within 50 minutes.
EXPLANATION OF RANKING
Strive for Diamond Level Status!
Each Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ instructor is assigned a ranking upon completion of the Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ training course. There are many organizations which provide each participant with a certificate of completion but do not distinguish excellent form from those instructors who need more practice. By providing a ranking of either “Diamond,” “Pass,” or “In Training,” group exercise managers are able to determine the skills of those applying to teach at their facility.
Keep in mind, the rankings only refer to individual form, style, technique and performance and are not a complete assessment of your “teaching” ability. We are not able to accurately assess your complete teaching skills in a one-day training program. Therefore, an instructor with years of experience might receive a “Pass” or “In Training” ranking based solely on his/her technique. Once an instructor has completed the Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ training, each individual club has the freedom to respect or ignore our ranking recommendations.
DIAMOND : This ranking is assigned to participants who exhibit exemplary musicality, style, technique and showmanship for 90-100% of the time, in addition to having that “something special” that is difficult to teach. Once you have memorized the choreography and can demonstrate excellent music utilization, you may begin teaching Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™.
“Diamond” rankings are coveted. This rank is reserved for “stand-outs” and those who demonstrate more than great form. Diamond instructors demonstrate continuous energy, explosive yet controlled style, exemplary showmanship, a continuous positive attitude, and fantastic cueing skills. In order to be eligible to apply for master presenter status, you must first obtain a Diamond ranking.
PASS: This ranking is assigned to participants who have met all the required standards during the practical assessment. The vast majority of participants receive a pass ranking. However, there is a wide range of pass-level instructors. You may be very close to Diamond or just above In Training. We recommend additional practice and training to help you improve.
Once you have memorized the choreography and can demonstrate excellent music utilization, you may begin teaching Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™. We believe Pass instructors have demonstrated the minimum level of skill required to teach others. Those who receive a pass have room to improve in order to obtain a Diamond ranking.
IN TRAINING: This ranking is assigned to participants who are not able to demonstrate required minimum standards during the practical exam. We believe those assigned to this ranking are not yet ready to teach this format to others. We recommend additional training and practice before moving toward teaching. Most participants who originally received an “In Training” ranking later re-test and pass successfully. There is an additional fee for the re-test process.
RE-TESTING: Instructors can re-test for a higher ranking in person at any Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ training for a processing fee of $35.
We encourage everyone to upgrade their rank and/or strive for a Diamond rank! Just pre-register for testing and attend only the practical portion of the day. Call 1.925.359.1395 for more information.
RENEWAL PROCESS FOR INSTRUCTOR TRAINING: Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ Pro and Instructor status is good for two years. We take our training process very seriously and believe that Instructors need to keep their skills current.
In order to preserve your status and eligibility to use the Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ name, teach the format, or have access to the choreography, you must make certain your Pro or Instructor status is current by being an active member of the Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ Coalition and by also updating your Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ training within 30 days or less following the expiration date
Both Pros and Instructors are required to update their Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ training within 30 days or less following the expiration date by submitting $50 and also submitting an online and/or Flip video clip of their teaching style. The video should be at least 3 minutes and include accurate representation of their movements, cueing abilities, and overall performance. Renewals that are received after 30 days following the expiration date incur an additional charge.
Prices are subject to change with reasonable notice.
The body craves new, adventurous ways to move. Love and respect those cravings by adding Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ classes to your fitness routine! Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ classes provide you with a positive experience...and work your body into a hot mess!
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