Last Updated on Sunday, 27 September 2009 21:08 Written by Mike Barbato RKC Saturday, 07 February 2009 02:39

What it's like:

In my classes you will learn/practice basic kettlebell movements of the RKC, strength technique using the Hard Style method, coditioning, and ways to strengthen muscles by using your own body weight. Learning these objectives your will grow into superior well beings. Your life will become easier as time goes by. Your body will respond better to everyday activities, making it less stressful. I supply any Russian Kettlebells needed unless otherwise known. I use only the best!

Please be aware that this is not a class you can attendon occasion , this is a ongoing progression. If you want to hop into a class, go to Step Class! Go run on a tredmill. Anyone can do that. My classes provide discipline to those who want it. Listen and you will learn. Don't and you will get HURT. I am a trained professional in the field of Russian Kettlebells, I take my education to highest level that I can. I learn from the BEST therefore I will give you my Best.

As for your bodies (muscle structure). Your bodies' will start to change for the better, and reflect the hard work and effort you put into your bell. Do not expect me to take it easy on you. I will push you to great lengths to get what you want. You will be sore, legs will ache, but your body will soon get over that nonsense. You will get dirty, your hands may bleed, and you might get sick, do it for you!

The progression of my classes are invitation only. I will evaluate you though each class and if I think you can handle a higher skill level, you will be notified. Swing on, Swing on.

Last Updated on Thursday, 17 June 2010 18:59 Monday, 12 January 2009 22:24

Hard Style of Kettlebell Lifting Defined

Will Williams: Pennsylvania native, Senior Instructor

In the face of the kettlebell's growing popularity, Russian Kettlebell Challenge certified instructors [RKCs] hold down the fort as the original kettlebell certification in this country.  Whereas the kettlebell is used primarily for high repetition jerks and snatches in it's native Russia, Pavel Tsatsouline has designed a program of weight training that uses the kettlebell as a means to enhance certain aspects of weight lifting, rather than as a goal for high numbers in Kettlebell Sport.  Focusing on the high muscular tension techniques used by power lifters to lift massive amounts of weight, and the martial disciplines [kung-fu, etc.] use of power and relaxation to develop power endurance, Pavel has given the present ranks of kettlebell lifters an understanding of the premier tool for strength, strength endurance, flexible strength, and mental toughness.  'Intestinal fortitude' may have been a cute term the first time I heard the Philadelphia Flyer's color commentator belt it out to describe Ron Hextall, yet it oversimplifies Hard Style Kettlebell training and prevents the reader from delineating 'guts' from 'grit'.  Having 'the guts' to bang out 5 more reps of a 185 pound bench press with despicable form while your buddy stands over you chanting 'Rocky' quotes will make you sore as heck the next day, but having the grit to set the weight down, retool your form, and hammer out another perfect set after some perfect sets have already been counted is what defines the reputation of a Hard Styler for their grit and common sense.  Steve Baccari [Massachusets] RKC has said that 'more is not better, more is just more', please allow with me to break that down.

I introduced Mike to kettlebells shortly after I as certified and he has been a loyal student for over three years.  Mike Barbato is an exuberant yet unassuming kettlebell instructor in a program that I have been a part of these past four years.  The best manner in which you can develop the physique of a sprinter, a wide receiver or an ice hockey player, is to learn the RKC core 6 exercises from Mike Barbato and his Precision Kettlebell training.

W2 over-

This artice was written by Senior RKC, Will Williams for the use of Precision Kettlebells LLC.

For more on Will Williams and his training visit:

www.rkc2005.blogspot.com

Written by Mike Barbato RKC Tuesday, 29 September 2009 00:10

HardStyle Kettlebell Certification, the HKC

— your chance to join forces with the world's premier kettlebell instructor training system.

As with the RKC, the HKC will be earned through diligent testing of each candidate. Besides having to pass the requisite pullup test at the outset of the workshop, each HKC candidate will be evaluated for technical proficiency at the end of the workshop and will then be granted either a pass or fail.

Attend the HKC and leave with these major advantages:

• A deep understanding of the true benefits of kettlebell training—for both yourself and your clients
• A solid knowledge of vital kettlebell training safety procedures
• A workmanlike grasp of the fundamentals of biomechanics—to ensure your clients move with perfect form and avoid injury
• A grasp of the key HardStyle skills and principles of strength
• The ability to competently perform the three key kettlebell exercises (the Swing, the Get-Up, and the Goblet Squat)
• A "simple and sinister" set of extra exercises that are easy to learn, easy to teach and a great bonus for both you and your clients
• The confidence you can now correctly teach the three essential kettlebell exercises—and troubleshoot common technique problems
• The ability to write kettlebell training programs for athletes (GPP) and fitness clients in a private or class setting

And discover all this and more in the course of your HKC training:

• Understand why mastery of the kettlebell swing is fundamental to high-level HardStyle practice
• How to develop power through compensatory acceleration and overspeed eccentrics
• How to train hip extension for back and knee health and athletic performance
• How to employ bracing and neutral spine—for injury prevention, enhanced performance and optimal transmission of force
• How to recruit the lat as a "core muscle" to improve the spine safety and glute strength
• How to employ the plank as an effective assessment tool and a corrective drill
• How to increase power with the biomechanical breathing match
• A safe, effective modality for developing different types of endurance
• Explosive training techniques for more effective fat-loss
• The two-arm swing and corrective exercises
• The concept of rooting and two key drills for developing it
• The manual overspeed eccentric swing
• The one-arm swing
• The hand-to-hand swing
• Russian relaxation exercises to enhance the acquisition of skilful movement
  
  
• The two hundred year history of the get-up
• The get-up as an assessment tool
• The strength and health benefits of the get-up
• How to correctly perform the get-up and teach corrective drills
• How to move from mobility to stability, then from stability to strength—and why this progression is crucial for truly effective kettlebell work
• The get-up, shoulder mobility and stability exercises. The role of the lat in shoulder stability and strength—and advanced lat facilitation techniques
• How to employ and teach steering strength
• The concepts of leakage and linkage—and their importance for effective kettlebell lifting
  
  
• How to perform the goblet squat and corrective drills
• "Strength stretching" for the hips
• How to quickly teach professional technique in the barbell squat and deadlift with a special kettlebell exercise
• How to overcome gluteal amnesia
• How to most effectively stretch the hip flexors to dramatically improve athletic performance
  
  
• Seven effective and easy-to-learn extra kettlebell exercises—to add variety and depth to your clients' kettlebell workouts
  
  
• Understand the key components of general physical preparation versus special physical preparation
• How to train athletes versus training the general population
• Special considerations for training military and law enforcement personnel
• Personal training versus class training
• The essentials of effective kettlebell program design

For more on the HKC or any other Kettlebell related questions Click Here:

HKC Certification: http://www.dragondoor.com/hkc001.html?apid=pkbells