Power by Pavel Newsletter
Issue 200, 03/10/10
Comrade, this newsletter has been around as long as the RKC kettlebell instructor course, since 2001, and I dedicate the 200th issue to RKC—the certification, the system, the community. The following letter by one of our instructors from Croatia will tell you what we have been up to.
Dear Pavel,
I tried to tell you something in Budapest, but it was difficult to find some free time there. Davor and I followed your improvements from 2001. In 2002 we made our kettlebells from barbells and free weights and started practice followed your book “RKC”. Even with our (I’m sure) “who knows” which quality of exercises, in that time we had “what a hell effect”! Great and thank you!
But a point what I want to say, I’m very happy and for me is very important that you continue YOUR improvements in the kettlebell world. I’m sure - if you stop = everything will stop! From “RKC” to “Return of the Kettlebell” you made fantastic improvements which you mustn’t stop!
Each new book made a “high jump” in new knowledge. You made “basic and simple” exercises more simple and more important with much new information! That is also valid for RKC seminars because I passed, “melting time” twice! And the second time was progress.
For the last 18 years I practiced aikido and followed my teacher - Kenjiro Yoshigasaki. For me, he is genius, because when I met him, he made improvement of aikido every time. Evolution and progression - that is correct!
After Budapest, I see that habit in you too - thank you for that!
I’m indeed proud to be RKC, because my teacher is the best!
Thanks again and never stop!
Marijan Kudrna, RKC, Croatia
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RKC/Hardstyle is a principle based school of strength dedicated to “reverse engineering” what the strongest do naturally. The principles of effective training do not change but at the RKC we always evolve tactically, teaching the same fundamental skills quicker and better. Consider the following tip Com. Dan John, Senior RKC shared with us at the last week’s RKC II course in San Jose, CA.
Stand about three feet away from the wall facing it and place your hands on the wall approximately at your chest level keeping your arms straight. You may have to adjust the above according to your dimensions. Without shrugging your shoulders press your hands against the wall and push your hips back as far as possible. Your spine will arch and lengthen, your hips will hinge, your hamstrings will get loaded. Drop your hands and you are ready to pull.
Billy Brashear, Fairfield, CA, Police Officer
UCPD SWAT, Former USMC FAST Co., Shooting Instructor, Chemical Agents Instructor, CQB Instructor.
My experience at the Russian Kettlebell Certification Training was a love/hate experience. I LOVED every aspect of the training. The instructors, the course, my new comrades, and yes, the multiple “tough love” sessions. I HATED myself for: 1) Doing this to myself and 2) Not having done this to myself sooner. Whether you want to be certified to teach RKC or just be good at performing kettlebell “practices” take this course. You will have a better understanding of how and why it works… I have never seen a more professional certification course anywhere.
Sadie Chanlett-Avery, Oakland, CA, personal trainer/ yoga instructor
MA in Holistic Health Education, ACSM certification, Forrest Yoga Certified, Yoga TuneUp Certified
1) My understanding of MENTAL strength has drastically been improved, 2) My KNOWLEDGE about biomechanics has been deepened, 3) I now can SAFELY teach a broad cross section of client how to use kbs,4) I clearly understand BOTH the “why” and the “how” of kbs.5) It really INSPIRED me to teach and train with kbs.
There are very few fitness certifications that can challenge multiple key elements of your physical condition as well as your intellect. The RKC had my brain doing ballistics and grinds as much as my muscular tissues…
Casey Campbell, Student, MMA Instructor, Portland, Oregon
Army Infantry Vet, Muay Thai and 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu training background.
The RKC is catharsis incarnate. It’s like embarking on an epic journey in which we gain internal/external strength and focus, tremendous self-knowledge and camaraderie stronger than I ever felt as infantryman. It was a combination of simplicity and profoundness. I’ve been given a great arsenal of tools to get my clients stronger and healthier in the shortest amount of time.
Every instructor on the field was not only brimming with great training information but their generosity with it was amazing.
It has beaten everything else by a landslide. You simply can’t get this combination of quality, precision and hard, intelligent work anywhere else.
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Workshops by Pavel
ST. PAUL, MN
RKC kettlebell instructor certification course.
April 23-25, 2010.
LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED, ITALY
Return of the Kettlebell workshop.
May 1, 2010.
UDINE, ITALY
RKC kettlebell instructor certification course.
May 7-9, 2010.
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
RKC kettlebell instructor certification course.
May 28-30, 2010.
ST. PAUL, MN
RKC kettlebell instructor certification course.
June 25-27, 2010.
ST. PAUL, MN
RKC Level II kettlebell instructor certification course.
July 9-11, 2010.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
RKC kettlebell instructor certification course.
August 6-8, 2010.
SAN DIEGO, CA
RKC kettlebell instructor certification course.
August 27-29, 2010.
PHILADELPHIA, PA
RKC kettlebell instructor certification course.
September 17-19, 2010.
ORLANDO, FL
RKC kettlebell instructor certification course.
October 15-17, 2010.
Articles for the Party, from the Party
The inimitable Com. Big W tells us about his RKC journey:
The Third Red Scare!
Will Williams, Senior RKC
The third red scare! But for real this time… It’s a book! It’s a certification! Wait, what is that thing he’s lifting? A steely personality projected a path to the upper hand in physical conditioning. The siren of strength was a big black kettlebell. I did not know what to make of it. The advertisement I saw certainly was not camp by any standard. It looked like training with Russian Kettlebells would really vault me to a stasis that would make the men around me wilt. That’s right… Read the complete article
The Swing… As Easy as A, B, C!
Zar Horton, Senior RKC
As long as I have been an RKC, one of the pillars of the system has been to share new ways of teaching the cornerstone movements. As you know, having only one way to teach something can be sticky if your student does not pick up on your methodology. Add to the “tool box”…THAT is what we constantly strive for, so when you encounter the person who does not respond as you expect, you can seamlessly glide to another teaching technique, fixative, corrective movement or cue so that your lesson continues to flow and your student feels success. The “tool box” has been filled a number of ways; attending RKC weekends and learning the latest evolution of teaching, observing or interviewing other RKCs for their time tested nuggets, reading forums, or good ol’ trial and error are all ways to add to your “tool box”… Read the complete article
Russian Kettlebell Invasion
Com. Missy Beaver, RKC, on Live with Regis and Kelly, see video clip.
Com. Laurel Blackburn, RKC, on CNN.
Com. Attila Vajda, Hungarian sprint canoer who won gold and bronze in two Summer Olympic games is now an avid kettlebell enthusiast trained by Com. Frenk Toth, RKC and is using Hardstyle for his London Olympic bid… watch his video interview
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Comrades, we are proud to announce the promotions of the following RKC instructors:
Geoff Neupert
Jeff O’Connor
David Whitley
Zar Horton
Dan John
Peter Lakatos
Thomas Phillips
Tommy Blom
Lauren Brooks
Robert Budd
Andrea Chang
Betsy Collie
Ron Farrington
Steve Freides
Dennis Frisch
Gabriella Katschthaler
Jason Marshall
Keira Newton
Ricardo Nieves, MD
Dustin Rippetoe
Delaine Ross
Philip Ross
Phil Scarito
Jordan Vezina
Great to have you on the team!
ATLANTA, GA
Advanced Basics workshop, March 27, Com. Jeff O’Connor, Senior RKC, contact Delaine Ross, RKC, delaine@gymcondition.com
FREDERICK, MD
Tactical Pull Up and Snatch workshop, March 28. Com. Will Williams, Senior RKC, donbdc1960108@gmail.com
MARLBORO, NJ
Tactical Strength Challenge seminar, March 27. Com Thomas Phillips, Senior RKC, tphillips@collierservices.com
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Tactical Pull Up and C&J workshop, March 20. Com. Will Williams, Senior RKC, steve.arjan@academyfivepoints.com
NEW YORK CITY, NY
In-depth Kettlebell training and elite performance workshop, March 20 & 21. Coms. Kenneth Jay, Master RKC and Dr. Mark Cheng, RKC Team Leader, contact Antonio Cordova, RKC II at antoniorcordova@gmail.com
SEATTLE, WA
Kettlebells from the Center workshop, March 14. Com. Brett Jones, Master RKC, contact Andrea U-Shi Chang, RKC, CK-FMS, info@kettlebility.com
TEMPE, AZ
HKC kettlebell instructor certification course. March 20. Com. Mark Reifkind, Master RKC. Contact Keats Snideman, RKC, CSCS, LMT, ksnideman@gmail.com
BREA, CA
HKC kettlebell instructor certification course. March 13. Com. David Whitley, Senior RKC and Franz Snideman, RKC Team Leader. Contact Marcus Martinez, marcus@mbodystrength.com
DAVIE, FL
HKC kettlebell instructor certification course. March 20. Com. Andrea Du Cane, Master RKC and Mark Toomey, RKC Team Leader. Contact Christine Bagiotti, atpkettlebells@yahoo.com
MT. GILEAD, OH
HKC kettlebell instructor certification course. March 14. Com. Brad Nelson, Senior RKC. Contact Gary Music, garymusic@ohiokettlebellclub.com
SEATTLE, WA
HKC kettlebell instructor certification course. March 13. Com. Brett Jones, Master RKC. Contact Andrea U-Shi Chang, RKC, CK-FMS, andrea@kettlebility.com
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
HKC kettlebell instructor certification course. March 20. Com. Shaun Cairns, Senior RKC. Contact Andrew Read, RKC, andrewread@dragondooraustralia.com
GOTEBORG, SWEDEN
HKC kettlebell instructor certification course. March 13. Com. Kenneth Jay, Master RKC. Contact Fredrik Hogstrom, Fredrik@kettlebellcenter.com
The above is just one month’s schedule. See the complete schedule for all HKC instructor workshops, U.S. and worldwide, here:
Dragon Door HKC Instructor Workshops
Power to you!
Comrade Pavel
www.PowerbyPavel.com