Virtual Level 1 Kick It Certification
An empowering and educational certification rooted in boxing, kickboxing, community and leadership
Start 2025 with career momentum!
Take the leap from student to instructor
Create income doing something you love
Learn to teach group fitness for the first time
Get continuing education credits from AFAA and NASM
Expand your skills as a current instructor
Bring a fun and fresh new format to your members and clients
Develop self confidence, public speaking, leadership and community building skills
A personal development experience
When you go through our certification, we not only teach you the fundamentals for a fun and safe class, but we walk you through how to use this skill set and make a positive impact.
- Master skills as a leader in the fitness industry and get ready to serve with confidence.
- Learn how to leverage things like social media and email marketing to get in front of the right audience!
- Start showing up BOLD and ready to empower students with your vision and clear mission!
- For studio managers and owners: increase retention with a new format that is equipped with fun choreography, community building and positive messaging.
- Take the confidence, public speaking skills and the many other tools you will gain from this certification and apply it to other formats you you teach and into other areas of your life!
Studio and gym owners, listen up!
Get started in 3 easy steps:
Step one:
Register for the Level 1 Kick It Certification.
Step two:
Access your instructor dashboard! This is the homebase for all of our instructors. Your dashboard includes step-by-step modules that come with videos, downloadable PDFs, practice quizzes and more.
This can be done at your own pace!
Step three:
After you review all of the materials in your instructor dashboard, you will submit a video submission demonstrating you understand the basic concepts of teaching a Kick It class. This is where you will receive 1:1 feedback and direct coaching from the Kick It team. You will have 6 months from registering to submit this video.
Once you are certified, you are off to teach!
What to expect
Growth
NO experience is necessary to do this certification! No matter what instructing level you are at, we can ensure both personal and professional growth.
Year Long Support
We don't just leave you hangin'. Once you register, you will be invited into our private Facebook group where we continue the conversation and where you can interact with instructors from all over the world.
In-Person Summits
Twice a year, we host our in-person instructor summits where we get to engage with you IRL! This is a fun day of training, learning and community building.
All The Tools You Need To Become A Certified Instructor
Nationally accredited license to teach Kick It
Get continuing education credits through two of the largest fitness providers, AFAA and NASM.
Online learning dashboard
Learn at your own pace from anywhere in the world! Our instructor dashboard will take you step-by-step.
Supportive Community
You are not doing this alone! When you join our instructor community, you are joining an interactive and supportive instructor family.
A quick look at the modules
Course introduction
Get to know your dashboard and understand the process so you're set up for success!
Class skeleton and sequencing
Learn the structure of a Kick It class and how it's carefully put together so you and your participants have a successful experience.
Movement
Learn the anatomy, technique and fundamentals behind the class.
Music and rhythm
Learn the importance of music, rhythm and the beat. Practice putting the rounds together to the beat of the music.
Cueing
Learn the many different ways you can cue through out a class so that your participants feel safe, seen and successful.
Video submission
Get clear details on what to submit for your video submission where you'll get 1:1 feedback!
Marketing & PR
Learn how to take Kick It into your communities!
Teaching Opportunities
While teaching is not required, we are here to support you if you are interested in putting your Kick It Certification to use!
In-Person
- Outdoor pop up classes
- Studios and gyms
- Athletic stores, breweries and other unique spaces
- Please note that all instructors must submit a teaching request form and get approval before teaching at a new location.
Virtually
- Audition to teach on our virtual platform!
- Have the ability to teach for corporate clients, private events, charity classes and our virtual membership!
- Please note that any instructor interested in teaching virtually must be teaching on our platform first.
About Eliza
Eliza Shirazi is an award-winning thought-leader, entrepreneur and community builder in the fitness space. With a focus on creating welcoming and fun environments for women, Eliza has built what many people know today as Kick It and the Fempire®.
With 15 years of experience, Eliza continues to promote a realistic approach to health and wellness through her virtual fitness platform, instructor certification, speaking engagements, guest coaching spots and events.
What once began as a passion-fueled project has since turned into a well-respected brand that has certified over 400 instructors, partnered with brands like POPSUGAR and New Balance, and has been featured on the TODAY Show and major publications, like Glamour and Teen Vogue.
