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What is a Kettlebell?

" A kettlebell is a traditional Russian training tool that has been used
since the turn of the century to develop full body conditioning and
fitness.
A kettlebell looks like a cannon ball with a handle. The shape of the
kettlebell allows for unique positioning of the weight directly above
your center of mass (unlike a DB or BB which must be held in front of
the body) and allows you to keep your hand and wrists in neutral
alignment, which enable for greater endurance and longevity in the core
lifts so that you can produce a much higher volume of exercise and thus
greater conditioning and fitness.Some of the benefits of kettlebell
training include:

Improved strength
Incredible work capacity (strength endurance)
Enhanced athleticism - flexibility, coordination, balance etc.
Weight loss
Injury prevention
Mental toughness
Lean & functional muscle mass
Strengthening of the entire posterior chain
Core strength
Sport and combat applications

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What will you learn at a CKT certification?

The core Kettlebell lifts and all their variations!
How to properly execute all of the competition lifts involved in Russian Kettlebell Sport – swing, snatch, clean, jerk, clean and jerk.
How you can still achieve all of your fitness goals despite the challenge of limited time
How to design a program for any fitness goal you or your clients may have – strength, endurance, work capacity, muscle mass, mobility etc.
The necessary drills needed to help ensure you and your clients learn all the lifts safely
The multiple types of energy needed for powerful pressing and squatting
The importance of training for “time” and how it can take your “work capacity” through the roof!
How kettlebells train your body to effectively manage any type of force encountered in the real world
How to create the “blueprint” necessary for achieving mastery in Russian Kettlebell sport
Why kettlebells make you more resistant to injury
How kettlebells can be combined with other training methods to develop un-matched athleticism (more on this in the FMD certification!)
Why learning to regulate your tension is a huge must in improving your lifts and athleticism
And much more!

Assessment

The IKFF prides itself on producing coaches that are the gold standard in the industry. Thus, our criteria for passing is strict.

Attending/participating alone is not enough to obtain CKT status. You must meet the designated criteria connected to the technical and coaching components of the course.

All CKT Level 1 candidates must pass a stringent assessment in order to successful complete the requirements and achieve the Level 1 CKT distinction. The assessment is to be the performance of all level 1 techniques (swing, clean, press, push press, jerk, snatch and squat). Form is checked to assure effective understanding and performance of the movements. In the case that a candidate is unable to successfully demonstrate competence in one of more of the Level 1 techniques, the student will receive a Certificate of Participation and will need to subsequently demonstrate correction of the techniques. There are numerous avenues in order to accomplish this, including attending a review Level 1 course, testing in person with an IKFF regional representative or by providing video evidence of the corrected techniques.

To maintain CKT status (Level 1 and/or Level 2), it is required that you re-certify every 3 years.
For recertification, we charge 500 Euro / 750 USD.
If you choose to attend the a CKT course as a review, the cost is 250 Euro / $350 USD.
Please note, a review within the 3 year period does count as a re-certification.

To view scheduled certifications and register, click here.