I started Kettlebell class in May 2007, I have been a gym rat for years and in just two months of classes with Jay I have seen a big difference in my body and balance which I never achieved at the gym.
Jay's knowledge of Kettlebells, flexibility and fitness in general is amazing. I haven't been able to do squats for over 20 years due to a leg injury, he had me doing them my first day training with him.
His classes are always challenging, fun, and rewarding. Jay's teaching technique is always helpful my technique improves with every class he teaches.

I travel alot, so when I discovered kettlebells it was the best thing that happened to me. I got the kettlebell and the DVD and went to work. I could see some progress but knew there was more to it and fortunately stumbled across Jay's beginner class. Jay explained and demonstrated everything then went on to help me with the smallest of details that really made the big difference that you can't get from watching a DVD. He's patient and you can really see that he does this because he truly enjoys it. If you want to get into kettlebells and you want to do it properly then this is the place to be and Jay is most definately the man to see.

What I like most about Jay is his innate ability to know when his students are ready to step it up a notch. When he sees that you are moving into a comfort zone, he will plant seed of encouragement that will make you push through the discomfort to a place of pride that only fellow KBer's can understand. That's what makes this so special is everyone starts out as beginners, and as you progress with all your blood, sweat and tears, everyone is right there with you and the camaraderie amongst the members is something you will not find at a gym. Wait, there's more.......the results I've seen in the mirror are truly amazing. I've been lifting weights and doing cardio for 15 years and within 2 months of working out at the KB Club, I'm finally getting back to my fighting weight without looking bulky. If you REALLY want to make improvements in your body composition and health, come join us at the K.B. Club and Jay will put you on the fast track to becoming the BEST THAT YOU CAN BE!!!

Jay has everything you want in an instructor: Knowledge, Patience and the willingness to share. I've leanrned from a lot of teachers in the past 3 years. All have been darn good. What seperates Jay from the pack is his ability to take what I say and what I do and formulate feedback so I can correct myself.
He also has an awesome extreme streching segment after a workout that will highlight some of your mobility issues.

I was 28 when I first discovered Kettlebells. I found Jay who has a real gift for teaching. His instruction was clear, focused and patient. Especially for someone like me who started from scratch. Jay gave just enough info and adjustments at just the right time. After 3 sessions I had the foundational excercises: swings, snatch,press and turkish get ups down solid. When I trained on my own, I felt a sense of core competence which is a big deal to me since kettlebells aren't something I can b.s. my way through without risk of serious injury. I also felt a core brute strength that I had never experienced from free weights. I happily drove an hour each week to the training, for several weeks plus his initial seminar. More than a year after my last session, Jay's lessons have still stuck. Unfortunately I find myself taking it a little "too easy" these days so I will be making the drive back out to League City to train with Jay again.

Jay is a helpful guy to say the least. I learned so much from his guidance at the Sept. 2008 RKC Certification that I was a totally different girevik coming out of it. If I had a problem, question, uncertainty, anything, Jay knew how to coach it. He is calm and approachable. He is exacting and professional. These are the necessary qualities of someone who instructs others.

Jay, David Cogswell and his wife Miriam Cogswell are not only extremely skilled and knowledgeable but they are gifted teachers as well. My wife and I just finished the Level 1 Workshop and it was well worth the time and money.
The facility is first class as well.

I signed up for one of the intro workshops and was very impressed. The group was mixed and Jay had a coach's eye for ability and form. At 37 years of age and having lifted weights off and on my adult life kettlebells was something new. The class was well paced and feedback was constant. I would highly recommend any one intereseted take the workshop and get ready for some amazing results via kettlebells. The team that was on hand to assist was equally impressive. I'm looking forward to coming back to Houston and learning more about the techniques offered. Thanks for the help and lifetime fitness routine

I am a Chiropractor with over 20 years experience and have a B.S. in Health and Pysical Ed. and I can say that I learned more about my body in a few hours with Jay and his team than I have learned in 20 plus years of formal "education", not to mention 40 plus years of working out ineffectively. I live in Louisiana and it was a bit of a hike to go to see Jay in Houston but it was worth the trip. He has always answered me e-mails and continues to encourage this 63 year old on his way to passing the RKC. Overall a great teacher and demonstrator. I have taken several of my more motivated friends and patients to Houston for a "SPECIAL" workshop that Jay put together just for them. He goes out of his way to help and teach.

Dr. John Sullivan

I recently took a class and the Level I Workshop. Here are my rating for the training received from Jay Armstrong

Instructor knowledge base: 10
Instructor's ability to communicate with all class participants: 10
Instructor's demonstrative skill: 10 - He takes time to break down the moves into easily understood segments...explains body mechanics.

Participants in class or workshops will definitely get an excellent return on their investment. Jay is totally accessible by email or phone. He is happy to answer all questions. His enthusiasm is catching. I am now thinking about training for RKC.