Jonathan Lewis

Co-Director of Operations, Europe & UK

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Website: http://www.balancephysio.com

Industrial Strength London
strength and conditioning for the toughest of jobs

Jonathan Lewis is a Chartered Physiotherapist, strength and conditioning coach, co-owner of Balance Performance Physiotherapy and Industrial StrengthLondon in the United Kingdom. Irrespective of an individuals goals Jonathan's approach to strength and conditioning is fundamentally the same, maximise athletic potential.

"Jonathan treats all his clients as athletes and performers.

The need to gain quality movement in order to reach optimal performance is shared by all: those rehabilitating following injury; people working for a long, healthy, strong and satisfying life; an athlete wanting improved sports results; a soldier needing fitness to fight; or men and women who are medically unwell.

The tools used are many, varied and based on what's available and accessible. Bodyweight is available to all and the first port of call for work on mobility, movement quality, strength, flow, control and energy efficiency/endurance. For added resistance the kettlebell is the most effective and versatile for athletic results.

Jonathan has worked in the field of physical performance for over 20 years. Starting out as a Royal Marine Commando before moving into strength, conditioning and rehabilitation as a health and fitness professional, Jonathan's expertise continues to evolve drawing all his personal, sporting and professional experiences together. "

Rannoch Donald, CKT, RKC

Co-Director of Operations, Europe & UK

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Website: www.kettlebellsscotland.com
Website: www.simplestrength.com

IKFF Level I CKT

I was rehabbing a broken leg and physical therapy offered minimal help. I found that with a combination of mobility drills, bodyweight exercises and kettlebells, I was able to develop better movement patterns all the while gaining strength resulting in the best shape I had been in 15 years.

I now aim to provide the same tools and techniques to anyone who wants to take charge of their own fitness. I have been fortunate enough to work with some excellent teachers and coaches over the last few years. I work to distill that experience for anyone who wants to regain mobility, strength and resilience. Whatever the level, background or experience, the way we train has a profound effect on people’s wellbeing.

Our blog - www.simplestrength.com regularly features information on workshops and we look to provide a variety of programs over the year.

In 2009 we will introduce Safe&Strong in conjunction with Scotlands Top Krav Maga Instructor, Marcus Houston. Safe&Strong focuses on simple effective training, confidence building and practical self defence techniques designed to provide a foundation for physical and personal development.

"What we teach is how we train"

Antonio Saccinto

Director of Operations, Italy

E-Mail: antonio_saccinto@libero.it
Website: www.antoniosaccinto.com

Antonio is the director and administrator of IKFF Italy. He is an ISSA Certified Personal Fitness Trainer since 1998. He works with athletes, marathon runners, acrobatic dancers and with people who simply want to stay fit, lose fat or who need rehabilitation post trauma.

He believes in the balance between mind and body by placing emphasis on increasing strength, maximizing movement efficiency, flexibility and joint mobility. He attains these goals with kettlebells, functional training and body building.

In addition, Antonio can also assist in implementing a solid nutritional component to augment any training protocol. His fitness interests extend to martial arts training - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Shaolin Kung Fu WuShu.

Certifications:
CKT II (Certified Kettlebell Teacher Steve Cotter IKFF)
- 28 giugno 2009 RKC
- 12 settembre 2009 TRX
(Total Resistance Exercises) Suspension training professional
- 12 luglio 2009
CKT II (Certified kettlebell teacher Steve Cotter IKFF)
- 28 giugno 2009 RKC
- 2000 Diploma A.C.L.
I. di Istruttore Fitness e Body Building level II
- 2002 Certificazione ISSA
(Certificazione Internazionale di Personal Fitness Trainer)
- Martial arts:
Shaolin Kung Fu WuShu, brazilian jiu jitsu
- Pancafit

Jeronimo Milo

Director of Operations, South America

E-Mail: info@kettlebell.com.ar
E-Mail: jeronimomilo@fibertel.com.ar
Website: www.ikff.com.ar
Telephone: (15) 5416-9529

He is a renowed Martial Artist since 1991. He teaches and manages a traditional martial arts gym.  In 2008 he started making kettlebells in Argentina. In the same year he brought Steve Cotter to argentina to give the first IKFF seminars in Latin America. In the same year he traveled to Los Angeles to obtain his first Certified kettlebell with Steve.  In 2005 he wrotte the book “Choy Li Fat Kung Fu” and one year later he created “San Ti Magazine”, one of the best Martial Arts Magazine. In the 2007 he published his second book “Chi Kung - Static Stances and Still Meditation”. He also writtes a lot of articles and essays in magazines and the internet.  Today he trains internal martial Arts and Chi Kung with Master Chao Piao Sheng, Jiu Jitsu with Marcos Rios and Kettlebells with Steve.

Vince Choo

Director of Operations, Southeast Asia

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Vince has been involved in martial arts since 1980, starting with Shaolin Nam Pai Chuan at the famed Chin Woo school of Malaysia, then after moving to the UK, he continued his martial arts training in Shotokan karate. During this time he also explored Shorinji Kempo, and other schools of karate, including Shito-Ryu, Goju-Kai and Ishin-Ryu. During the summer breaks, he learned a little aikido but found that he missed competition which he pursued and earned a place in Karate Association of Hawaii’s team. Representing K.A.H., he competed on the A.A.U. West Coast circuit as well as regional and state level competitions earning the podium on several occassions.

Vince also worked pro-bono for the Boys and Girls Club of America in Oakland, an outreach program for underprivileged kids in California. In addition to his educational  responsibilities he founded an accredited karate program the University of San Francisco Karate Club in 1991 when he was an undergraduate there. His interest in physical education was peaked when he returned to Malaysia only to find his martial arts students were unable to keep up with the physical demands so he started to teach a separate physical conditioning program which has since been adopted and spread to East Malaysia and as far as Osaka, Japan.

Professional Accreditations:

    * IKFF Certified Kettlebell Trainer CKT2

    * IKFF CKT 1 Certification Provider
    * IKFF Director of Operations S.E.Asia
    * Fizfit Coach   
    * CMD Performance Enhancement Coach
    * Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
    * Core Conditioning Specialist
    * Certified Circuit Trainer
    * Certified Basic First Aid & CPR
    * Crazy Monkey Defense Pro Trainer
    * BJJ Purple Belt
    * 5-dan Kissakikai Karate

Idan Vadrario

Director of Operations, Israel

E-Mail: idan@snatch.co.il
Website: www.snatch.co.il

My name is Idan Vadrario, I am 30 years old, married to Fernanda and father to Emma and Zoe. I currently live in Tel Aviv, Israel.

My previous experience and expertise includes being a Officer in the IDF, professional fitness consultant/trainer with specialization in the rehabilitation of sports injuries and consultant in sports nutrition. 

As to date, I am one of the first certified kettlebell and functional training instructors in Israel.

Certified in CKT Level 1

Presently, founder and owner of SNATCH, studio for functional training.

Thierry Sanchez

Director of Operations, Denmark

E-Mail: thierry@kettlebell-fitness.dk
Website: http://kettlebell-fitness.dk
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/kettlebellDenmark

Thierry is a physical trainer educated with the Danish Sports Institute and trainer of the Danish kettlebell team for the IGSF biathlon World Championships in November 2010.

Apart from great interest in Girevoy Sport which he introduced in Denmark in 2008, Thierry also runs kettlebell fitness classes, teaches for some sport schools and is the physical trainer for badminton athletes.
He has learned from Vasily Ginko, Valery Federenko and Steve Cotter, and gets inspiration from countless others because "He who stops being better, stops being good" .

Thierry used to be a ski instructor and was introduced to bodyweight exercises, joint mobility and deep breathing in 2000 after a bad fall from his mountain bike.

He started to compete in GS at age 38, and hopes to motivate and inspire others  achieve their goals.
He is the author of "Girevoy Sport and Athlete Preparation".

George Chalkias

Director of Operations, Greece

E-Mail: info@powertactics.gr
Website: http://www.powertactics.gr

Certifications:
•    International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation (IKFF) Certified Kettlebell Trainer -Level 1
•    International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation (IKFF) Certified Kettlebell Trainer, Fitness and Movement Dynamics Specialist - Level 2
•    International Krav Maga Federation (IKMF) - Certified Civil Instructor
•    International Krav Maga Federation (IKMF) - Certified Military Instructor
•    International Krav Maga Federation (IKMF) VIP Protection - Gold Shield
•    International Krav Maga Federation (IKMF) VIP Protection - Silver Shield
•    International Krav Maga Federation (IKMF) - Certified Women’s Instructor
•    International Krav Maga Federation (IKMF) - Certified Kids Instructor
•    International Bulgarian Bag Confederation (IBBC) - Bulgarian Bag Specialist
•    American Fitness Professionals and Associates (AFPA) - Certified Sports Nutrition Consultant
•    American Fitness Professionals and Associates (AFPA) - Certified Personal Trainer

George Chalkias is a natural fitness enthusiast. As a Krav Maga Instructor belonging to the International Krav Maga Federation based in Israel, George trains groups of people in the art of self defence.  He owns a Krav Maga school based in Athens, Greece.  George’s goal is to use his knowledge and fitness talent to inspire and motivate people of every gender and age to protect themselves, realize their best potential and at the same time attain their unique fitness goals.
When George came across kettlebells, he was immediately inspired by its effective and rapid results. George trains individual persons or groups to use kettlebells for immediate results and considers kettlebells as the best tool to supplement martial artists for mental focus, hardness, strength, endurance and explosive power.

Isidoro Nieves

Regional Director, Caribbean

E-Mail: isidoro@puertoricokettlebells.com
Website: www.puertoricokettlebells.com
Telephone: (939) 630-4527

IKFF Level I CKT

Isidoro is the first IKFF CKT in Puerto Rico. My goal is to promote the use of kettlebells and start a fitness revolution in Puerto Rico. Isidoro has 34 years experience in martial arts and fitness, 2nd degree black belt in Okinawan Kempo Karate, 6th degree in GoJu Ryu karate and 2nd degree in Seibukan JuJutsu. Currently, he is teaching karate for kids, private self defense for adults, group kettlebell and kickboxing classes for teenagers and adult population in Guaynabo Puerto Rico.

Isidoro likes to help people in poor physical condition to get in the best shape of their life in order to have a better quality of life. In addition, Mr. Nieves helps athletes in every discipline to improve their performance.

Isidoro never stops learning about fitness and is truly convinced that kettlebells are the best tool for fitness conditioning.

Certifications:

IKFF - Certified Kettlebell Teacher Level 1
ISKA - Certified Kickboxing for fitness instructor
IFA - Senior Fitness trainer