Jamie McGuire

Location: Assonet, MA

Telephone: (508)930-6366
Website: http://www.ABetterYouKettlebellGym.com
Website: http://www.WahLumKungfuAcademy.com

Mr. Jamie McGuire, Age 54, Owner/Operator of A Better You Kettlebell Gym andWah Lum Kung-Fu Academy of Assonet, 19 South Main St., Assonet, MA 02702.

The staff presently runs Kettlebell classes 6 days a week twice a day. In addition, they teach Kettlebells twice a week at local area Senior Centers. A Better You Kettlebell Gym's mission is to “get kettlebell training to everyone for a price that they can afford”.

Mr. McGuire holds Kettlebell Certifications with the AKC, IKFF CKT I and CKT II
Chinese & Holistic Medicine 30+years
Martial Arts Instructor 35+ years
2004 U.S. National Gold Medal Champion
FAA Powerplant & Airframe Mechanic
Helicopter Pilot

Darryl Hinthorne

Location: Dedham, MA

Telephone: 781.326.2262
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Darryl has an extensive experience in Kenpo/Ju-jitsu Martial arts and has been an instructor in these disciplines for 26 years.  Darryl also has a comprehensive background in weight training.

Stephen Gurtowski

ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Level I IKFF Certified Teacher

Location: Boston & Walpole, Massachusetts

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Website: www.stevegfitness.blogspot.com
Website: www.coolidgecornergym.com

Stephen Gurtowski has over 17 years of experience helping people get stronger and healthier.  Stephen helps people develop a solid foundation of fitness and human movement.  “Improved strength, health, and wellness are a lifelong pursuit, and I don't rush anybody through the process.”  We progress using proven methods that work, gradually increasing intensity and difficulty until what was once hard becomes easy.  Stephen specializes in helping people with back pain or weakness.

Doug Whitney

Location: Foxboro, MA

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CKT level II

Doug is an IKFF Level II CKT, Fundamental Movement Dynamic Instructor, and AKC (American Kettlebell Club) Certified Kettlebell coach. In addition, he has been studying Wah Lum, Traditional Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu for more than 10 years. Doug is active in and has competed in several kettlebell sport competitions. As a Kettlebell Sport and Fitness instructor at, “A Better You Kettlebell Gym” in Taunton, MA, Doug focuses is on using kettlebells, body weight, and dynamic movement exercises to increase strength, flexibility, stamina, and stability. Doug is available for both group classes and individual instruction, as well sport and goal specific training, and can be contacted at- This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Ron Abecassis

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

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Website: www.fitcorp.com
CKT Level I

Personal Training Coordinator and Master Trainer of Fitcorp Copley Square, Boston.  I've been in the fitness industry for more than 5 years now and specialize in functional training, sports specific training, corrective exercise technique, and kettlebell training.  Whatever your fitness goal is I can help you achieve it in a safe and effective manner.  Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.

CJ Murphy

Location: Everett, Mass.

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Website: www.totalperformancesports.com

Murph is the co-owner, and head instructor at T.P. Sports and also a multiple award winning trainer, including the "Spirit of strength" award from USA Master Trainers.  He is an ISSA Master of Fitness Science, this is the highest level of certification one can attain in this industry.  He is also a Certified Strength Coach, Youth Fitness Trainer, and Certified Personal Trainer, through the I.S.S.A., with over fifteen years teaching experience.  Murph is also the co-founder of our CQC system, and has many years experience in multiple martial arts, including jiu-jitsu, kick boxing, Modern Arnis, as well as being a licensed boxing coach with U.S.A. boxing, and is a competitive Strongman athlete, Powerlifter, former featured writer for Monster Muscle, the Magazine.  Murph's tips also appear regularly in Men's Health, and Men's Fitness magazine.

He is very progressive in training philosophies, and methodologies.  Some things you see done here, you won't see any place else, but we guarantee results.

Jim Osenkowski

Location: Berkley/Lakeville, Massachusetts

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Website: www.ecfgym.com

Jim is a level 1 & 2 certified Kettlebell trainer with the IKFF. He is also a licensed Health and Physical Education instructor in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  He presently works out of East Coast Fitness, Rte 44, Lakeville, MA where he teaches three classes per week to gym members.  He is also available for private, small group, and sports specific instruction.  Jim can be reached through the e mail address above or call East Coast Fitness at 508-947-0096 for information on class times, rates, and membership.

Jaime Alvarez Jr.

Location:  Everett, MA USA

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My name is Jaime Alvarez Jr.  I few years ago I wanted to get back into shape and my brother introduced to kettlebells since he himself had just been introduced to them.  I bought a book and my brother got me a Steve Cotter DVD for Christmas one year and fell in love the concept even more. Steve Cotter came to my local gym, Total Performance Sports, to certify kettlebell teachers and I knew I had to do it.  I practiced before hand and was able to pass the certification.  I'm relatively easy going and have a lot of patience.  I do my best to answer any questions that there may be.

Christine Miyachi

Location: Andover, MA

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Website: www.tomariken.com

I've been doing all kinds of yoga and fitness for thirty years.  I'm a yoga teacher, a runner with the Merrimack Valley Striders, a skier and snowboarder.  I love to mountain bike and hike, and I still play women's lacrosse on a local team, and love working out with kettlebells.  I'm interested in all kinds of movement and am a professed anatomy geek.

I have completed the teacher training in the Iyengar system  with Patricia Walden am studying to become a certified Iyengar instructor.  The Iyengar system requires precise alignment in the yoga asanas or postures. I've been teaching yoga since 2006 when I completed and became a certified Forrest Yoga Teacher.  I'm a certified group exercise instructor, personal trainer, and CTK Level 2 (Certified Kettlebell Trainer).  I'm a 500 hour RYT (registered yoga teacher).  For more information about me see www.tomariken.com.

Ryan James Willis.  

Location: Belmont, MA.  

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Website: http://www.snffitness.com

Ryan learned weightlifting in college where he was a football lineman and worked with the school's strength and conditioning coach for two years.  Post football, and throughout his 20's, he practiced bad eating habits, and the same old weightlifting routines.  In April 2009, carrying around 325 pounds with aching shoulders and a bad lower back, he stepped out the door to start jogging and see if he could begin shedding some weight, "maybe 30 or 40 pounds" he thought.  To everyone's surprise, he lost over 100 pounds in a year!  He has kept that weight off for a second year and feels like he has regained his youth. 

During his weightloss journey, Ryan became very active at the gym and learned how to eat a healthy diet.  He has tried many different forms of exercise and gives a lot of credit to the fitness trainers he trained with either in group classes or on the gym floor.  That is why he has chosen to become a trainer himself.  He wants to do his part to help the public reach their fitness goals, and plans to focus on using Kettlebells and Pilates to help men and women change their own bodies.

He is currently studying for the NASM CPT exam, and is willing to give kettlebell instruction in group or one-on-one settings. 

Kevin O'Malley

Location: Vagabond CrossFit, Easton, Massachusetts

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Website: www.vagabondcrossfit.com

My name is Kevin O'Malley and I am owner of Vagabond CrossFit in Easton, Massachusetts. I have been involved in fitness my whole life, ranging from playing basketball up until I was age of 22 from different levels, and moved onto taking part in training and running in various running races from marathon distance to ultrathons. I came into CrossFit Training, after I was introduced after my running career, and later on opened my own facility, and now am competing on the national level in the sport of CrossFit. I have a fond respect for the kettlebell community, and the tranfer ability to our CrossFit Training. The IKFF is a great organization and opened my eyes to a new wayof training.