Hey there, I’m about to pick up and move my family across the country (this week!). But first I saw this in my email from Dragon Door and wanted to be sure you saw it too.

They’re doing a special workshop for RKC-certified instructors only… Where you’ll learn 67 scientifically-proven strength secrets you can leverage for extreme performance.

I won’t do it justice in explaining it… So read on here:

Scientific Strength Secrets for Extreme Performance Workshop – Friday September 24 – Sunday September 26, 2010, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Oh yeah, and you save $1,200 if you register like… yesterday… or at least before July 2nd!

Stay strong!

Roy

PS — This is a first time event. I have a feeling this is going to sell out quick — so you may not want to wait to register. Just saying — don’t come crying to me when they’re sold out and you can’t get in.

Hey in case you didn’t see this RKC Certification workshop coming up, I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss it.

Here’s the details. You can save $600 if you register by June 11th. PLUS you can pay for your workshop in 4 equal monthly installments.

Be sure you register soon, too… Because last time they did an RKC in Philly they sold out quick (and they will turn down your money once registration is full)… So it’s not just saving money that gives you reason to act fast — it’s even going at all!

… Oh and even if you’re not going be sure to click through and watch the “grad workout” video. It’s inspiring!

Russian Kettlebell Certification Seminar Friday September 17 – Sunday September 19, 2010 in Philadelphia, PA — $600 Discount Until June 11th

Stay Strong,

Roy

Kettlebell Muscle – The Secrets of Compound Kettlebell Lifting for Faster, More Efficient Gains in Strength and Power – Geoff Neupert, Master RKC, CSCS – Book.

Stay strong!

Roy

It’s a video a friend sent to me, and I could present it in one of two ways.

1. It’s funny. Watch and laugh. Sad, but funny.
2. The lesson he’s trying to teach is actually pretty powerful. Winners never give up. Often you’re just one more try away from success when you’ve reached your most embarrassing failure.

Choose which interpretation works for you.

Stay strong!

Roy

On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 7:54 AM, John Du Cane wrote:

Within a week or two we will have translations of all the Italian praise for our first-ever RKC in Italy. In the meantime, here are the comments we received in English:

Italy May 2010 Russian Kettlebell Challenge Certification Workshop—Participant Praise

Paul McIlroy

This was the most comprehensive insight to kettlebell/strength training I’ve ever experienced and I’ve experienced a lot! It’s also the toughest thing I’ve ever done full stop!

Pavel is like a Jedi Master, I’ve read all his books and came in thinking I’d know most things… way wrong! Learned more than I ever thought possible.
Pavel’s depth of knowledge knows no bounds. The Senior Instructors where perfect examples of The RKC Hard Style, they taught it with great depth and understanding.

I have a degree in sports science, CSCS; I boxed for 10 years. I won the World Junior Power Lifting Championship. I’ve been working in the fitness industry for years, this beats everything hands down!!!!

Massimo Conpalonieri

Very tough, hard training, great attention to techniques.

I find all the instructors very well prepared and available for suggestions to the students. They teach very clearly and they look at the applications of their advises to exercises.

I had a background in martial arts and running and I think that kettlebells have a strong carryover to sports.

Belpulsi Max

RKC is the best approach to kettlebell training, either for professional or for normal people who want to make a change in their life. RKC is not just another “tool in the box” it is a real life change that happens from the first minute you step into it.

Thanks for everything guys, keep doing the great job. Proud to be an RKC!

Giuseppe Galbiati

The RKC is a great course where I can find a good energy and feeling with all: instructors and students. Also it’s a great experience for few people. So I understand in three days maybe what I can’t learn in 1 year.

Pavel is very great man and teaching with great technique. Also instructors and team leaders are very well prepared.

For more information on or to register for an upcoming RKC workshop see the complete list here.

And for all your ketllebells and kettlebell training needs, try Dragon Door.

Stay strong!

Roy

A ‘Smoker’ of a Bodyweight and Kettlebell Circuit Workout

By Forest Vance

Picture this: You’re short on time and you’re in need of a great workout. You have a single kettlebell, but you’re not exactly sure how to put together a series of exercises that will do the job of giving you a balanced, full-body workout, and do it quick. Good news: I’ve got a workout that’s right up your alley!

You don’t need a lot of fancy equipment to get an amazing workout: Try this full-body bodyweight and kettlebell circuit. All you’ll need is a single kettlebell and about 20 minutes to spare. After a thorough warm-up, here’s the exact sequence of exercises that you’re going to perform:

• 5 Burpees
• 10 KB Squat Cleans
• 15 Lunges
• 20 KB Swings
• 25 Sit Ups

Repeat this sequence twice as fast as you can.

This workout hits all of your major muscle groups, can be performed in about 20 minutes, and gets you both a resistance training and cardio workout all at the same time. You could do this one instead of a cardio session, or even by itself if you’re pressed for time.

Now, this is just ‘one-off’ type of kettlebell routine; if you’re going to maximize the benefits of kettlebell training, you need to have a comprehensive program that utilizes all of the basic exercises and puts them together into a logical progression over time. You also want to make sure you’re focusing in on mastering the basic exercises and not falling victim to the information overload of kettlebell resources that are floating around out there.

If you’re ready to maximize the benefits of your kettlebell training efforts and start making some real progress, check out the KettlebellBasics.net Quick Start Guide at http://kettlebellbasics.net/kettlebellbasics-net-quick-start-guide

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Certified Kettlebell-Functional Movement Specialist (CK-FMS) Workshop – Gray Cook, RKC, Brett Jones, Master RKC October 23 – 26, 2010.

Here’s what the email from Dragon Door said:

Now being recognized as one of the premier trainings available in the United States, the CK-FMS has truly raised the bar for our RKC community.

Those RKCs who have taken the CK-FMS are declaring it a “must-have” for the serious coach and trainer.

So, not surprisingly, the May 2010 CK-FMS has now sold out, seven months in advance!

The good news is that we’ve set up a new CK-FMS workshop for October 2010.

Click here now for complete information or to register.

Pavel himself was so impressed by his original experience at the CK-FMS that he decided to attend for a second time as a participant.

If the “Chief” himself is prepared to make this kind of commitment to a program, I would say this sends a big signal to the rest of us…

We realize that for many of you in this economy, times have been a little harder. No better way, to change that challenge than by making yourself so much more valuable and effective with your clients. The CK-FMS will do this for you in spades!

We are offering a massive $1,000.00 discount if you register by April 29, 2010. For complete details on our website click here now.

On top of that you can spread the investment over four months.

To read praise from the May 2009 CK-FMS click here now

Register online now

The Kettlebell Windmill

One of my favorite kettlebell exercises is the KB windmill. I’m sure if Brett Jones is reading this he’s getting a laugh out of it. Here’s the 1-minute story.

I wrote an article for Dragon Door a while back about how powerlifters can benefit from using kettlebells in their programming. I put a picture of myself in there performing a windmill, and Brett subtly let me know that my technique was off. It wasn’t so much on purpose – I had been taught incorrectly, but it was funny nonetheless.

Read the rest of the post, including 5 ways to improve your windmill instantly…