YTN Middle School Elite Training Program 2026
A championship debate system built to win. Backed by two straight YTN Elementary titles, we're bringing the same proven approach to middle school.
Our Goal: Success at YTN Middle School
This Is Not a Casual Debate Class
This is a high-performance training program built to prepare students to compete at the highest level of the YTN Middle School English Debate Tournament.
After winning the YTN Elementary division two years in a row, we are bringing that proven championship system to middle school. The methods work. We are excited to apply those lessons into Middle School Training.
This program is the main focus of our academy this summer. Almost 60% to 70% of the focus of our academy will be spent on improving the teams that will compete in YTN as New Era Academy debaters.
This program is a real commitment as it follow a team training program. Therefore students who join this program are expected to commit to training for the responsiblity to their team and to themselves
What Sets This Program Apart
Most debate programs treat debate as a subject to study. We treat it as a competitive discipline to master. That difference shapes preparation, mindset, and tournament-day results.
Weekly strategy training
Live sparring practice
Performance tracking
Repeat, feedback, improve
Why This Program Is Different
Students don’t just attend class — they enter a structured system built to produce competitive, adaptable, tournament-ready teams.
🎯 Competitive Discipline
Debate is trained like a sport — with strategy, repetition, and standards that push students past their comfort zone.
📊 Tracked Progress
Students are evaluated weekly on speaker scores, consistency, and win/loss performance, making improvement clear and measurable.
🏆 Championship Focus
Everything — from curriculum to sparring — is designed for peak performance at the YTN tournament.
🔄 Proven System
The same method behind back-to-back YTN Elementary titles is now scaled for middle school.
Program Structure at a Glance
Training Period
May 12 – August 15, 2026
12 weeks of progressive training, with one break week (June 19–25).
Total Training Hours
87
Total Hours
Across all program components
Core Program Components
Weekly 3-Hour Core Class
Debate strategy, topic training, and skill-building — Friday online or Saturday in person.
Weekly 2-Hour Tuesday Sparring
Live practice rounds where students test skills against real opponents.
Weekly Learning Materials
Handouts, video lectures, and optional assignments between sessions.
Final Intensive Week
Tournament simulation week (Aug 10–15) with daily debates and lectures.
Class Format: Two Tracks, One System
Students choose one class format. Both tracks follow the same curriculum and training system; only the day and setting differ.
🖥️ Friday Online Class
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (KST)
Format: Live online, interactive, coached, and fully integrated
Best for students who want weekend flexibility and remote access.
🏫 Saturday In-Person Class
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (KST)
Format: In-person, face-to-face coaching in a focused classroom
Best for students who prefer direct instructor presence and in-person energy.

Both tracks spar together on Tuesdays., This way, all of our YTN teams can meet and debate against each other every week.
The Weekly Training Cycle
Each week follows a proven four-stage cycle that helps skills move beyond introduction to internalized and sharpened through repetition and real application.
This rhythm drives steady, measurable progress week to week. Students build not just knowledge, but competitive instincts, adaptability under pressure, and the confidence to perform when it matters.
Learning Materials: Built for Champions
300-Page Textbook
  • Core debate topics: economics, politics, law, and more
  • Sample arguments and motion banks
  • Debate trackers and prep tools
  • Exercises and concept guides
Weekly Handouts
  • News roundups for topic prep
  • Speaker templates for structure
  • Worksheets and practice drills
  • Extra prep materials
Weekly Video Lectures
  • Deeper topic breakdowns beyond class
  • Case studies from real debates
  • On-demand concept review
Optional Assignments
  • Case prep simulations
  • Independent research projects
  • Readings and analysis exercises
Evaluation & Feedback: Performance You Can Track
What We Track Every Week
Students are evaluated on a full set of performance indicators, giving coaches and parents a clear view of where each student stands and what to improve.
1
Speaker Scores
Assessment of delivery, argumentation, and impact
2
Participation & Consistency
Attendance, engagement, and commitment
3
Win/Loss Record
Performance in sparring and simulation rounds
4
Holistic Written Evaluations
Coach feedback on strengths and growth areas
Why This Matters
Clear reporting keeps students, coaches, and parents aligned. We give the honest evaluation of the student and how they changed throughout the program.
  • Identify improvement areas quickly
  • Set measurable weekly goals
  • Keep parents informed
  • Adjust training to individual needs
  • Build student self-awareness
The information we gather throughout the course is all condensed into one feedback report which tracks student performance and gives deep analysis on how the student improved over time.
The Competitive Environment
This year, we’re scaling to 8–10 teams training together — our largest, most competitive internal field yet. The environment is demanding by design, because that’s how champions are made.
Stronger Internal Competition
More teams mean more pressure, tougher opponents, and sharper skills every session.
More Practice Opportunities
A bigger field means more rounds, more perspectives, and more reps — the fuel of growth.
Higher Performance Standards
When everyone competes hard, your ceiling rises. This environment demands excellence.
External Sparring Partners
Students also face outside teams, preparing for the unpredictability of real tournaments.
Meet Your Instructors
This program is led by experienced debate coaches with competitive expertise, strong teaching skills, and a deep commitment to developing winning debaters.
12-Week Curriculum Overview
Each week pairs a real-world debate topic with a competitive skill, so students learn to argue the world at the highest level.
1
Week 1
Education Veto process & burden analysis
2
Week 2
Sports Framing & comparative making
3
Week 3
Social Movements Case direction & construction
4
Week 4
Business & Economics Impacting & illustration
5
Week 5
Media & Journalism Responses & prioritization
6
Week 6
International Relations Weighing & comparisons
1
Week 7
Narratives Points of Information
2
Week 8
Law & Criminal Justice Rhetoric & style
3
Week 9
Religion Tracking & note-taking
4
Week 10
Science & Technology Nuanced mechanisms
5
Week 11
Politics Principled argumentation
6
Week 12
Intensive Week Full tournament simulation
Full Schedule: May – August 2026
Every session is mapped in advance so students and families can plan with confidence. Tuesday sparring runs alongside the weekly class for a complete training week.
Intensive Week: The Final Push
August 10–15, 2026 — Everything comes together here. This full tournament simulation peaks student performance at the right moment.
Monday – Thursday
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Lunch: 12:00–1:00 PM)
Each day follows a high-output cycle that mirrors real tournament conditions:
1
Lecture
2
Debate
3
Lecture
4
Debate
Students build the stamina and adaptability needed to perform round after round in a real tournament.
Friday — Final Session
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The closing session tightens arguments, sharpens delivery, and builds tournament-ready confidence. Students leave knowing they have prepared as seriously as any team in the field.
Intensive Week Hours
31 hours of concentrated, tournament-simulated training — the equivalent of a full extra month of regular classes compressed into one defining week.
Training Hours Breakdown
87 elite training hours — more than most students get in a full school year of debate class. Every hour is structured, purposeful, and tournament-focused.
36
Core Class Hours
12 weeks × 3 hours of lecture and skill training
20
Sparring Hours
Weekly 2-hour Tuesday practice sessions
31
Intensive Hours
August tournament simulation week
87
Total Hours
Complete program — One of the most comprehensive debate training systems. This is more training than two semesters of class.
Program Investment
Total Program Fee
2,550,000₩
Full enrollment — everything included.
Cost Per Hour
≈ 29,300₩ per hour across 87 hours of training
Compared with isolated tutoring or generic debate classes, this is a complete championship system at a competitive rate.
Missed YTN classes cannot be used as credit for future semesters as this program is competitively priced and because we want students to attend as many classes at they can.
Everything Included —
Weekly core classes (Friday or Saturday)
Weekly Tuesday sparring sessions
Full Intensive Week (Aug 10–15)
300-page textbook
Weekly handouts and speaker templates
Weekly on-demand video lectures
Optional weekly assignments
Detailed individual feedback reports
Who This Program Is For
This program is not for everyone — and that’s intentional. We’re building a team of serious, driven competitors. Students who thrive here share a common profile.
Serious About Debate
You show up prepared, engage fully, and treat every session as a chance to improve.
Want to Compete at the Highest Level
You’re not here for a hobby. You want to win tournaments and will do the work.
Committed to Consistent Training
Ready for a Team Environment

If this sounds like your student, they belong here. Seats are limited, and enrollment stays selective to protect our competitive standard.