KTS Tarifa

I traveled to the other side of the planet to attend Assistant and Level 1 course. While I passed the final exam I still don't have a certificate, pending video submission. I don't have the feeling of any type of "accomplishments". We had 10 days total, and 8 was windy. Those videos about Board Recovery, Rider Recovery and Self Rescue should be completed during course, and must have adequate time provided, not just "after hours" or "when we have some time". Nobody told us to bring videos. Not everyone lives at a place like Tarifa or Cabarete with constant wind. Now, the summer season is approaching where I live, with very little opportunity to find windy days to create those videos. Also, we don't have hundreds of people out on the beach where we ride, so I need to organize to have my wife, and have my friend out there at the same time to create the Rider Recovery video. We all work. We have families. I have this hanging over my head and not sure when and where I can complete these videos. I may need to travel to a windy place and SPEND EXTRA $$ to create the videos before the 6 months expires. As far as I concerned, your organization DID NOT COMPLETE the course what I paid for in the 10 days. I was very exited about this opportunity, and get certified, especially at that location. Disappointed in IKO. You should definitely update this procedure. Not to mention your website errors about the certification statuses... I had a very positive experience with the training overall. The organizer KTS Tarifa and its crew was very professional, friendly, provided everything we needed and more. I hope I'll see them again. The Trainer was very professional, structured, and clear in their explanations. Even during long days, the content was delivered in a way that was easy to follow and apply in practice. Quality of the feedbacks were great. It was always direct, constructive, and actionable, which helped me improve quickly and understand exactly what was expected at each stage of the course. Safety was clearly a top priority throughout the training, and the decision-making in different conditions was a great learning experience in itself. The course is intensive, but well organized, with a good balance between theory and practical teaching. By the end, I felt much more confident in my ability to teach and manage students safely. I hope one day I'll the certificate...

We were coming at the end of the Levante season; even with rough winds, Francesca made sure we kept calm and keep on trying. She pushed us to try new things but never too much. Perfectly balanced lessons, would definitely recommend!

I think it was very good and i enjoyed it very much. Mariano was the best examiner i could have hoped for. He pushed us and helped us to understand the materials in ways that were clearer for us individually. The course was also very well organized from KTS. They had everything aranged, from equipment, lift to/from the Beach and even breakfeast and coffee. I couldnt wish more from the course.

Jan teaches very clearly and emphasizes protocols that keep students safe. He gives great feedback in and out of the water and is always willing to answer questions. KTS is a great school in Tarifa and I recommend to anyone

Ho avuto il piacere di fare lezione con Mariano e non posso che consigliarlo a chiunque voglia imparare o migliorare nel kitesurf. È un istruttore estremamente preparato, paziente e professionale, capace di trasmettere sicurezza e fiducia anche ai suoi allievi istruttori.

Just finished my IKO Assistant Instructor course at KTS Tarifa and it was an awesome experience. Super professional, hands-on, and I learned a lot — not just about teaching safely and effectively, but also about how the kite industry works from the inside. It definitely made me grow as a teacher. I now feel ready and motivated to take the next step: the Instructor Level 1 course. Big thanks to the KTS team and my IKO trainer Mariano!

4 hours of training with KTS. Daniel communicates really good and has been searching for optimal conditions for me to learn how to kitesurf. I have had private lessons and in the end I have been able to learn the beginnings of kitesurfing during 2 days. Mario teaches really good and does it based on the progress I had made. During day 2 I have been able to start with the board in the water. I really enjoyed the courses and the support from KTS. When I am back in Tarifa, I will go to KTS! Thank you guys!

After 3 lessons with KTS I can say I really enjoyed the atmosphere at the school. Especially Matteo and Daniele was very fun to be around with. Even with the changing wind conditions, the lessons were interesting and fun! I would recommend this school to anyone!!

Kitesurfing with KTS in Tarifa was a fantastic experience: high quality equipment, professional and passionate instructors, who allow you to exceed your limits safely. Special thanks to Matteo, who with his calm and professionalism made me feel safe while navigating new waters.

Muyyyyy bieeeeennnnn! Très bonne formation, cependant très très théorique. Pour le kite body legs peut-être utiliser des vidéos pour identifier les problèmes parce que tout faire de tête c'est dur. L'examinateur est très qualité et nous apprends beaucoup. Par contre c'est vraiment vraiment fatigant le rythme trop rapide selon moi.