I got it!!!!

As most of us know who teach Kettlebells to newbies, the best feeling is when your client finally gets the swing. Of course there is always some tweaking needed, but when their hip snaps, breathing is sharp, tension is created and they feel that hamstring cranking, its sooooo nice.

I had that experience today and I felt good that I took someone who really didn't know how to squat in the first place, did not understand the concept of hinging and completely turned them around. A word of caution to the newly minted RKC's. When you teach the swing, fix one problem at a time. Don't get overwhelmed with all the little things that you see wrong. Usually, when you fix one thing, the other gets fixed as well. Similar to the FMS screen. Fixing hamstring mobility with ASLR, may fix their deep squat, its a wonderful thing.

Don't forget to give your client who just learned the swing some homework assignments. Hold them accountable for what they have learned. For instance, have them practice chopping their hips with their hands. This will remind them to push that butt out and hinge instead of squat. When they return for their next session with you, you will only have to review briefly instead of spending the first 1/2 hour going over the swing again. Remember, as a society, we do not go around hinging properly all day.

My mission is to introduce kettlebells to 1 new client a week. This may seem hard to do, but it does not necessarily mean a new client, but a family member, friend or fellow co-worker. Try it.

Remember you are an RKC,

Represent!!!!

SNATCH TEST REQUIREMENTS HAVE CHANGED

Here it is comrades, the new Snatch requirements for the snatch test-men and women.

1. You are given 5min to complete the test

2. You can make as many hand switches as you want

3. You are allowed to rest or set the bell down.

Mens's requirements

60-132pds--60 reps total
90-198pds--80 reps total
90-198pds+ 100 reps total

Has to be completed with a 24k bell
Masters(50+) use a 20kilo bell.

Women's requirements

56-123pds--60 reps total
75-165pds--80 reps total
75-165+ pds--100 reps total

Has to be completed with a 16k bell
Masters(50+) use a 12kilo bell

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? START SNATCHING

Changing my life, 1 Certification at a time

Comrades,

WOW!!!

What a weekend I had. October RKC Cert was a success as usual. Brett Jones, Ron Morris, David Whitley and Jeff O'connor were the Team Leaders. Let me say, It is very different on the other side. I still wanted to do the workouts though, especially the grad workout. Team Jones had one hell of a group of individuals. Each and every one of them gave 110%. The RKC family continues to grow with a whole new batch of RKC's planting their seeds all over the country.

Each Cert that I go to I learn something new. I learn a new drill or a way of training a client. I learn what other RKC's are doing with their businesses and I learn that the more I do this the more I know that this is my way of life.

I made a whole lot of new friends and created stronger relationship with the assistants. I am looking forward to a busy summer. I, my wife and a few other clients of mine are attending the April Certification. I will also be attending the Level II Cert in June. I better start pressing that new 36k I just bought.

See you all at class. Remember, NO SNEAKERS ALLOWED!!!!

Off to another RKC

Comrades,

Tomorrow I fly out to St. Paul for another RKC. This time I'm on the other side of the coin. Instructing with Brett Jones will be an honor. I have been looking forward to this opportunity ever since I received my initial Certification. What's next Team Leader.

The adrenalin is pumping and I'm ready to start snatching. The 24kilo feels light as a feather. For those who made the decision to become an RKC, Congratulations! You are one step ahead of everyone else.

RKC! RKC! RKC!

I'm out.

Sunday was a great day of Training

Comrades,

The day started with a great class at Saly Glassman's farm in Blue Bell. Every Sunday I have a new victim and after each class I feel that I have accomplished something. Today I taught the swing and focused on the idea of compression.

I had a 10am trail run in VF with Mary, Marilyn and Debbie. Everyone of them did a great job, keep it up ladies. After our run we completed the Snatch test based on their weight, using a 12kilo bell. 

Got in a good 5k and went home to eat real quick before taking Dr. Dan's Kettlebell class at the Upper MainLine YMCA. It's nice to take a class for a change. Since, I am heading to St. Paul on Thursday and have to retest for my Cert, I completed my Snatch test after Dan's class. This video will be up on Utube shortly.

Feel strong and ready for anything.