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IKFF Instructors - California, USA

Susanna Baxter

Location: Woodland Hills, California

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Website: http://www.susannabaxter.com

Susanna has been working with kettlebells for two years. Certified by both the IKFF and American Kettlebell Club, she also draws from her background as a bodyworker to help clients access greater body awareness and improve technique. Susanna is also an IKFF Advisor, a Judge for AKC competitions, and has competed herself both nationally and internationally.

John Wild Buckley

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California

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Website: http://www.orangekettlebellclub.com

John Wild Buckley CSCS is Member of the IKFF International Team and has assisted the IKFF certify Kettlebell instructors at over a dozen classes. John Wild is the founder of the Orange Kettlebell Club which has hundreds of members in over a dozen countries. He has been teaching Kettlebell since 2004 and has competed in Kettlebell Sport on the professional level. John Wild was the first westerner in modern times to teach a Kettlebell workshop in Japan and he has had the honor of working with some of the best Kettlebell instructors in the world.

John Wild is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the NSCA and he spent 5 years as a Personal Trainer with Equinox Fitness Clubs where he was a Tier 3 trainer. He is Pre and Post-Natal certified as well as a USAW Sport Coach in Olympic lifting.

John Wild Graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh in 2000 with a degree in English Literature and has written several articles and appeared in National and International Magazines and Newspapers. He lives in Oakland CA.

You can contact John:

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Steve Nave

Location: San Diego, CA

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Website: www.stephennave.com
Phone: 888-995-2224

IKFF Level I CKT

Steve has served as a US Navy SEAL for 20 years. He brings to you and your training a broad background of strategy, tactics and fitness. His SEAL Team career, exposure and interaction have given him practical experience that few have come to know. He has developed a mental and fitness philosophy for his clients that transcend mere physical health and include emotional, spiritual, and what he feels is the most important, mental toughness and focus. This multi-dimensional training encompasses all of these “states of being” and the results his clients achieve are nothing less than extraordinary. By learning and applying the proper execution of mental strength or “mental toughness,” coupled with physical strength you will get life results beyond even your own expectations.

Serving as UDT/SEAL instructor for many years, he has put thousands of students through what is often thought of as the toughest military training in the world, both physically and mentally. His specialties include Competitive Performance Strategies™ (commonly referred to mental game coaching) and Advanced Kettlebell training.

Steve’s philosophy is simple:
“You must believe that improvement and goal attainment is possible. As long as you truly believe that you can reach your goals and objectives, you will. That belief in yourself and abilities is real - tangible. It is this belief that creates passion that will prompt you to willingly pay the price to achieve success.”

Steve holds a Masters degree in Business Administration in addition to the following certifications and specialty training:

Mental Gaming Coaching Professional (MGCP)
Certified Kettlebell Teacher (CKT) IKFF
American Kettlebell Club Certified Instructor (GS Style)
Russian Kettlebell Challenge (RKC) Certified Instructor
Level 1 Corrective High-Performance Exercise Kinesiology (CHEK)
Golf Biomechanic Certified - CHEK
Nutrition Lifestyle Coach Level 2 - CHEK
Metabolic Diet Typing Advisor Advanced - Health Excel
Health & Fitness Instructor - American College of Sports Medicine

Mental Game Coaching
Advanced Kettlebell Training
Hard Core Military Style Training
Bulgarian Bag Intensive Training
Healthy Lifestyle Nutrition

Kyle Rourke

Location: Palos Verdes Estates, CA

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Website: http://www.rangerfit.com

I wanted to find a physical job after high school where I could maintain a fit lifestyle so I joined the United States Marine Corps and then the Army.

After the military, I was motivated to become a personal trainer and black belt in martial arts. I have worked in the gyms since 2003 and got a Black Belt in Hapkido in 2006. I also train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Ashihara Karate.

My personal training certification is NASM based, and I especially liked their concept of integrated training. I was drawn to the IKFF (International Kettlebells and Fitness Federation), because of their core values and now I am glad to be part of the team. I work with all fitness levels, and I am passionate about integrating both corrective exercise and kettlebells into martial arts.

Jason Dolby

Location: Manhattan Beach CA

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IKFF (CKT) (FMD)
AKC
RKC
Z-Health Movement Therapist (Level 3)
NASM (CPT)
MBG (CNT)
ART (Lower Extremity)

With a diverse athletic background, including martial arts, football, rock climbing and backpacking, Jason has had experience with many fitness tools and conditioning modalities, but feels that the kettlebell reigns supreme. As a personal trainer and competitive kettlebell lifter, Jason feels that the kettlebell builds injury resistance, true endurance strength, core strength, and cardiovascular conditioning all at once.

Aside from improving the health and wellness of the general public, Jason is currently bettering the mobility, conditioning, and athletic performance of firefighters, football players, kettlebell lifters, and MMA fighters. Jason states that "We were never designed to sit all day, whether at the desk, on the couch, in the car, or on a fitness machine! We were designed to move!”

Credentials - IKFF (CKT) (FMD), Z-Health (R, I, S, 9S), AKC, RKC, NASM (CPT), MBG (CNT), ART (Lower Extremity).

Felicia Oh

Location: Valencia, CA

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www.floperformance.com

Justin Rovtar

Location: Thousand Oaks, CA

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Website: www.war-fit.com

Justin Rovtar is the President of Warrior Fitness. He served in an infantry squad in the United Stated Marine Corps. The training that he received throughout his service in The Corps has been instrumental in developing a "tough as nails" mentality. This mentality has allowed him to push harder and endure more than most .

So you are wondering how this matters to you. Well, he takes this same attitude and passes it along to his clients. Whether you are getting ready to enter Military Service, Law Enforcement Academy, Fire Academy, are a Fighter or just want to be the strongest and most athletic you can be, he will motivate and push you to new levels you never thought possible. Through all the commitment and hard work will emerge a different side of you, the stronger side.

This kind of mental & physical strength will give you a distinct advantage over your competition on the battlefield, in the class room, or in the boardroom.

He is currently an active fitness professional with the following credentials:

Performance Enhancement Specialist - National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
Certified Personal Trainer - National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
Certified Kettlebell Teacher - IKFF
Krav Maga Instructor
CF Level 1 Instructor
Prior Military USMC - 2btn / 23 Marines - Weapons Company
Member NSCA (National Strength & Conditioning Association)
CPR Certified

Susan Revak

Location: Northern CA

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Susan Revak is honored to have studied under the tutelage of Steve Cotter in both the internal martial arts and kettlebells for many years. Susan became a member of the IKFF team of certified instructors in July 2008. She has been using kettlebells for her personal practice for over 5 years. She owns the School of Internal Martial Arts in Northern California with her husband where they practice and teach the foundations of the three internal arts of Hsing I Chuan, Pa Kua Chang and Tai Chi Chuan. Susan loves to combine the practices of Chi Kung, Taoist yoga and meditation with kettlebells. She is available for private and group instruction.

Thomas Ritz

Location: Thousand Oaks, CA

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Thomas Ritz has trained ATP and WTA tour players. He has coached internationally and nationally ranked juniors, and worked with the Italian Davis Cup Team. He has 20 years experience coaching at all levels and has traveled extensively teaching tennis in 7 different countries. He has won tournaments in Europe and the Caribbean, was a #1 ranked Southern California open doubles player, and So Cal College Conference doubles champion. He is USPTA/USPTR Certified, with a "Professional 1" rating and has received the USPTA “Pro of the Year” award. He is a graduate of the USTA High Performance Coaching Program and has a USTA Sports Science accreditation.

Ritz attended college on an athletic scholarship, graduated with honors (BA, English) and played on the USA College All-Star Baseball Team. He has competed at a high level in many other sports, including Martial Arts, Fencing, Equestrian Horse Shows, Rodeos and Kart Racing. He teaches privately and at Sunset Hills Country Club in Thousand Oaks, CA.

Kevin Defro

Location: Foster City/San Mateo/SF Bay Area

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Telephone: (310)980-9044

Kevin is a California native with an immense passion for holistic fitness/wellness and nutrition. He began weightlifting at the age of 15 and was introduced to the world of organic food and nutrition in his college years. He continued his personal and professional growth in the retail supplement business while cultivating and pursuing his other passion, music, as a singer/songwriter. Kevin has dedicated himself to not only sharing his musical talent, but also sharing his knowledge and love for fitness and nutrition. Kevin has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from UC Berkeley, and integrates his interest in helping people into all of his pursuits.

Kevin believes the exercises one does in the gym setting should mimic everyday, real-life activities such as bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, etc. In the fitness world this is known as “functional” exercise- a more integrated form of exercise utilizing many joints and muscles simultaneously as opposed to traditional, isolated bodybuilding exercises. Kevin also realizes that nutrition and exercise are inseparable and knows firsthand the importance of putting the right food or “raw materials” into one’s body because the food you eat dictates the quality of the “house” you live in—your body. Kevin places a strong emphasis on the nutrition component to fitness and wellness and offers specialized nutrition coaching using a system called Metabolic Typing.

Kevin has a strong personal interest in Eastern healing and mind-body modalities such as Acupuncture and Qi Gong. We spend so much time expending energy every day and it is important to put some energy back into your body. Most people don’t consider that exercise is stress and Kevin likes to help people regulate and build a “Savings Account” of energy. His unique approach simply leaves people feeling more balanced in their bodies. Kevin has recently expanded his skill set by integrating the use of Russian kettlebells, joint mobility, dynamic flexibility, dynamic bodyweight exercises and Chi Gong into his program design resulting in workouts that leave one feeling stronger, more flexible and altogether more energized.

Specialties:
Yoga, Back Care, Weight Loss , Nutrition, Metabolic Typing, Spring Forest QiGong

Education:
BA Psychology, U.C. Berkeley
C.H.E.K Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Level 2
C.H.E.K Practitioner, Level 1
NASM-CPT
IKFF CKT-FMD Specialist, Level 2
Certified Metabolic Typing Advisor, Level 1
Via Viente, Independent Distribution Agent

Lydia E. Adame

Location: Santa Maria & Solvang,CA

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Website: www.performancefitness.biz

IKFF Level 1 CKT

Lydia currently manages Performance Fitness, a privately owned health club in Solvang, CA; Lydia also trains people of all fitness levels to reach their health and fitness goals through lifestyle change.

Lydia is a Certified Personal Trainer through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America as well as Group Exercise and serves as a Primary Group Exercise Examiner for AFAA. She is also a Certified Kettlebell Teacher through the International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation (IKFF). Lydia currently teaches classes for the National Council of Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT) in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Lydia graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a B.A. in Sociology and a double minor in Physical Education and Exercise and Health Science with an emphasis in Fitness Instruction and Personal Training.

Lydia enjoys kettlebell training and running as her own fitness regimen.

Chris Bathke

Location: Santa Monica, CA

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Website: elementalfitnesslab.blogspot.com

IKFF Level I CKT

Chris is currently a Tier 3 trainer and instructor at Equinox Fitness. Chris is a fitness coach specializing in body composition and performance improvement. His approach to training is to integrate the formal (I'm an NSCA CSCS as well as a coach with the American Kettlebell Club and the IKFF) with the practical. Chris has studied martial arts in Japan and the U.S. for 15 years, and has put in many hours at the gym, in the water, on the snow, and on his mountain bike.

Kirk Pelarde

Location: San Francisco, CA

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IKFF Level I CKT

Kirk is an Exercise instructor and fitness lover, he resides in San Francisco and teaches various exercise programs utilizing many methods and tools, including; Kettlebells, Pilates, Yoga, Resistance, Balance, and all out fun. Kirk is always looking for new client to help reach their individual potential or push the limits. Kirk is friendly and very down to earth and is a health food freak. Kirk continues to increase his knowledge base and has been teaching for 12 years and still hungry for more. Contact Kirk is waiting to help you achieve your fitness goals.

Marcus Martinez

Location: Orange County, California

MBody Strength

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Website: www.mbodystrength.com

IKFF Level I CKT

Ever since a young age, Marcus Martinez had a passion for sports and fitness. He was always looking for the most efficient and effective methods to better his conditioning for his chosen sport. From traditional bodybuilding workouts to sandbags, from bodyweight training to plyometrics, Marcus has tried it all. It was in his search for the most effective and efficient workout tools and passion for constant improvement when Marcus found kettlebell training, from that moment he was hooked. Ever since then, he has used kettlebells for his own training and added the training implement to his client's fitness and sports conditioning goals. The all encompassing use of the kettlebell is great from athletes to soccer moms, firefighters to martial artists. Even though Marcus is well-versed in many other modes of training, the kettlebell remains his tool of choice. After years of experiencing most everything the fitness world had to offer, he decided to start a fitness company that would share his experiences and take the guesswork out of getting into phenomenal shape with everyone. MBody Strength is about providing the most effective and efficient workout along with nutrition plans no matter the client's goal. Marcus’s passion is passing his knowledge to others and seeing the true potential of his clients surpass what they ever thought possible.

Rebecca Dennison

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IKFF Level I CKT

Rebecca is driven to provide the fundamentals of physical fitness and nutritional education to children as well as adults. Rebecca has been an athlete for years and has decided to bring her passions of fitness to her community. She recently became certified as a Kettlebell Teacher to continue her pursuits of safe effective training for her clientele. Currently, Ms. Dennison continues her study/mentorship under the direction of Dave Depew.

Rebecca is a high school track coach and has experience at the collegiate level. She is an independent business owner, who is available for private and group instruction