Go Salon Teacher
ごかいしょきょうし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialist who teaches students Go from basics to advanced tactics at Go salons or Go classrooms, conducts games, and provides kifu commentary.
Description
Go salon teachers serve as instructors at Go classrooms or Go salons, providing game guidance and kifu commentary to students from beginners to advanced players. They teach Go fundamentals and advanced knowledge such as joseki, fuseki, life and death problems, and yose, cultivating strategic thinking and calm judgment through actual games. They also support playing strength improvement by correcting kifu, analyzing students' weak points, and proposing individualized improvement strategies. In recent years, more classrooms have introduced online lessons, expanding duties to include AI-utilized study methods and event planning and management.
Future Outlook
Stable demand expected, supported by elderly brain training needs and Go's popularity as a hobby. Online courses and AI analysis tools may expand new instruction styles.
Personality Traits
Approachable / Excellent Observation Skills / Patient / Skilled in Explanation
Work Style
Freelance / Full-time Instructor / Online / Part-time Instructor / Self-employed
Career Path
Assistant Instructor → Go Salon Teacher → Chief Instructor → Go Academy Operator → Professional Go Player
Required Skills
Go Expertise / Instruction Skills (Level-Adapted) / Kifu Commentary / Reading Lines
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills / Event Planning and Management / Online Lesson Management / Recreation Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To not overlook subtle errors in kifu. |
| Communication Skills | To explain clearly to students and respond to questions. |
| Initiative & Leadership | To proactively plan and manage lesson content and progression. |
| Problem Solving | To identify issues during students' games and propose solutions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Specialized mathematical analysis not required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily long seated instruction sessions with low physical load. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Primarily independent instruction with minimal collaboration with others. |
Related Qualifications
- Kansai Ki-in Certified Rank
- Nihon Ki-in Certified Rank
Aliases
- Go Academy Lecturer
- Go Instructor
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