Find a Certified Russian Kettlebell Instructor (RKC) Near You

As the demand for kettlebells and kettlebell training grows, many unqualified trainers have begun to advertise their services as kettlebell instructors.

But beware, kettlebell instruction requires an extensive background and training to be truly safe and effective. Don't risk injury or waste time with subpar instruction when you can take advantage of Pavel and Dragon Door's growing, worldwide network of highly qualified RKC certified kettlebell instructors.

Our RKC kettlebell instructors have undergone the world's most rigorous of kettlebell instructor certification courses and are fully qualified to help you meet and surpass your goals, be they fat loss, strength and power development or athletic success.

There are currently six levels of certified kettlebell instructor:

The Master RKC

Master RKCs are appointed after extensive experience as a Senior RKC and after demonstrating the highest levels of integrity, commitment, teaching skills, leadership and personal physical ability. Master RKCs are the only RKCs with the authority to teach Dragon Door approved RKC certification workshops on their own. Dragon Door now offers in-house RKC certifications for appropriate organizations. Write to John Du Cane at jducane@dragondoor.com for more information.   See a list of all Master RKCs

The Senior RKC

This is the next highest level of instructor and is by invitation only. The Senior RKC has displayed a combination of superior teaching skills, leadership and physical abilities with the kettlebell. The Senior RKCs are responsible for teaching and testing at Dragon Door and Pavel's renowned Russian Kettlebell Challenge Instructor certification workshops.

We strongly recommend you seek out one of these elite instructors for a workshop or private instruction, if at all possible.   See a list of all Senior RKCs

The RKC Team Leader

The position of RKC Team Leader is also by invitation only. The RKC Team Leader has displayed consistently strong teaching skills over a number of years and demonstrates a very high level of physical skill in their kettlebell practice. RKC Team Leaders teach on a limited basis at the RKC instructor certifications.

To make rapid gains in strength, power, flexibility and athletic performance seek out an RKC Team Leader in your area today!   See a list of all RKC Team Leaders

The RKC II Instructor

The RKC IIs have been certified to teach an additional curriculum of kettlebell drills and have received further training in specialties such as corrective strategies and injury prevention for clients.
See a list of all RKC II Instructors

The CK-FMS Instructor

The CK-FMS is an RKC who has been certified to teach an additional curriculum based on the integration of RKC kettlebell training and the Functional Movement Screen and Corrective Strategies protocols.
See a list of all CK-FMS Instructors

The RKC Instructor

The RKC Instructor has demonstrated a high proficiency in the most essential kettlebell drills and shown an ability to effectively teach kettlebell use to others.

RKC instructors are required to recertify every two years by attendance at a kettlebell certification workshop, either as a participant or in the role of an assistant instructor.

Kettlebell books and DVDs can take you only so far. Experience the difference when you get personal instruction from an RKC!   See a list of all RKC Instructors

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So, your kettlebell instructor is certified as an RKC. That's a very big plus and means you have an excellent chance of receiving top-quality kettlebell instruction.

However, customer reviews and ratings of an individual instructor can give you invaluable additional information on whom to choose and why!

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