Charly Roche

Charly is a kiting guru full of knowledge. So passionate - we even started the course early! We had a difficult wind conditions (lack of) but he still found a way to use the time productively. My riding improved a lot under his feedback. Super happy to have done the course.

ATC training was an excellent experience. I got to learn about becoming an assistant, and also felt like I was going through training for the first time. My skills have improved. and I was able to clear some bad habits I've developed. I'm very grateful for this experience!

This course exceeded my expectation and I'm very impress with the IKO high standards, I have leaned so many new and interesting methods of teaching IT WAS AWESOME, I want to recongnize the professional work from our instrucktor Charlie, Excellence all the way, fantastic job, thank you Charlie

As someone who has spent over two decades in the Outdoor Education Industry and co-founded YogaSlackers, an organization dedicated to empowering individuals in slackline, yoga, and adventure pursuits, I can confidently say that the IKO Instructor Course is exemplary. The course is meticulously structured, offering a comprehensive and engaging curriculum. The material is presented in a manner that makes even the most complex principles accessible and easy to understand. I was particularly impressed by the hands-on approach, which ensured that theoretical knowledge was seamlessly integrated with practical application. One of the standout aspects of the course was the personalized attention. My semi-private session with Charly was tailored to meet our specific needs, and the extra effort made to accommodate us did not go unnoticed. This level of customization and commitment to participant success is rare and greatly appreciated. Moreover, the course fostered a supportive learning environment, encouraging collaboration and mutual growth among participants. This atmosphere, combined with the expert guidance of the instructors, significantly enhanced the overall learning experience. In summary, the IKO Instructor Course is a top-notch program that equips aspiring instructors with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to excel. Whether you are new to kiteboarding or looking to deepen your expertise, this course is an invaluable investment in your professional development.

I recently completed the IKO Instructor's Course led by Charly Roche, and it was nothing short of exceptional. The format allowed for an incredibly detailed and personalized learning experience. Charly's expertise and teaching style shone through, making complex concepts easy to grasp and apply. His dedication to adapting the course to meet our specific needs was evident, and I greatly appreciated the extra effort to keep the course open for us. This level of attention and customization has significantly enhanced my skills and confidence as a kiteboarding instructor. I highly recommend this course for those looking to deepen their instructional abilities in kiteboarding.

Certainly! Here’s a revised version of your evaluation: I thoroughly enjoyed the IKO kiteboarding assistant course with Charly in Cabarete at Reef Kite Academy . With my two decades of experience in kiteboarding, I appreciated the comprehensive breakdown of the necessary skills for assisting a class. The course provided me with insightful reasons to reconsider some of my longstanding practices. Having participated in various training programs, I found that IKO excelled in making complex principles accessible and straightforward. This course is an excellent resource for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of kiteboarding."

I recently completed the IKO assistant course with Charly Roche as my instructor, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. The course was impeccably organized, with fantastic materials provided throughout. Charly's expertise and dedication truly shone through, making each session both informative and enjoyable. From start to finish, I found myself thoroughly engaged and impressed by the content and Charly's teaching style. I wholeheartedly recommend both the IKO assistant course and Charly as an instructor to anyone interested in kiteboarding. My only jesting wish would be for a guaranteed 100% wind every day – but alas, even Charly's talents couldn't conjure that! Nonetheless, a big thank you to IKO and Charly for an unforgettable experience.

Course was a insightful with good information provided, it definitely helped my kitesurfing in a number of ways. But the main importance was my tutor Charly Roche, IKO truly has a true professional teacher/co ordinator on there hands. I'm also a teacher myself and from an student/observing stand point he excelled in many different factors from lesson planning, delivery, safety, practical and the way he conducted feedback was quality. IKO has someone that they should watch for promotion as I'm sure he could rise with any company with ease. Well done! Thanks Charly Noted wez

As an apprentice, they taught me all the fundamental things, to learn kiteboarding, as well as safety, and how to solve any problem that occurs. I want to congratulate Charles Österlund for his patience and teaching, I am very happy.

Big ups to Charlie and Maxime at Reef Kite Academy. Did my IKO ATC and ITC with them and it was complete and well worth it. They also helped organize the Advanced Medical First Aid Course which was also complete. If you are thinking of taking a training with them you can't go wrong. Tato who took the training at the same time did very well though it didn't come free for either of us! Time, energy and dedication was required though as mentioned, worth it. Warm and windy regards, Charles O.