Description
You’ve chosen the International Public Debate Association (IPDA) Path, a structured approach to mastering one-on-one, audience-friendly debate with a focus on persuasion, rhetoric, and accessible argumentation. This bundle includes two courses designed to develop your ability to engage in limited-prep, public-oriented debate rounds with confidence and clarity.
What’s in This Bundle?
📌 Debate Skills Course – Covers the fundamentals of competitive debating, including argument structure, refutation techniques, flowing (note-taking), and rhetorical delivery. Learn how to construct persuasive cases and adapt your speaking style to different audiences.
📌 IPDA Debate Course – Focuses specifically on the structure, strategy, and execution of IPDA debates, teaching you how to develop strong arguments on-the-spot, engage in direct clash, and prioritize persuasion over technicality. You’ll work through example rounds, structured drills, and guided practice sessions to refine your debating style.
How This Path Works
This course sequence will guide you through the core skills of IPDA debate, emphasizing extemporaneous argumentation, audience adaptation, and persuasive speaking. You’ll learn how to craft compelling, accessible arguments in a short amount of time and deliver them in a way that resonates with judges and audiences alike.
If you later decide to explore Parliamentary Debate, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, or Public Forum, those options are available. For now, your focus is on mastering the art of IPDA Debate—let’s get started.
