I had the pleasure of working with Rif as an assistant instructor at the June 2007 RKC. Not only did I get instruction directly from Rif but I had the great opportunity to watch him teach our group and all of the students. I highly recommend Rif as a coach for kettlebells and fitness in general. His breadth of knowledge on fitness is impressive to say the least but he balances that with the skill of getting the point across as simply and concisely as possible. Not to mention that he is a really friendly guy.

I got RKC certified in June 2007 under Sr instructor Mark Reifkind.
He has a lot of experience and backgrounds to tell and show than any other instructors, but keeps thing very simple as it is. He may look like a hard nose, old style coach, but what amazed me was his leadership and love toward his students. All nine of his group including me, made it to RKC because he lead us on the right track.
I never felt uneasy or unconfortable under his supervision.

Rif was my team leader at the DD RKC workshop in Hungary August 2011. First I would like to say big thank you Rif. I was really happy to be on your team, because you are truly a MASTER COACH. Not only the professional & precise knowledge and experience beyond the words, endless support and simplicity of explanations but also that spirit of yours that gives people energy and will, to do the best and be the best they can possibly be in any area they choose. It was great experience, lots of learning and focus, lots of training and hard work but it was something that I will never let go. Thanks to team leader like Rif our group of complete strangers on a day 1 becomes a family on the day3. To me Rif is the coach in the right words as he is giving you the stable platform, making you to understand clearly and letting you grow as an athlete and that in my eyes is the best thing that can happen to you. Go and see him if you have the chance. Hope to see you soon Rif:)

Mark is a great guy first off, he cares that you know and want to know what he is instructing. He follows the manual so that everything is covered while giving extra tips on how to get clients to correct issues that usually arise. He has a vast knowledge in many avenues of training and human anatomy, he doesn't just use big words, he actually understands everything about them too. Great attitude, very personable and has a great way of teaching so that you understand!

Pana Marka Reifkinda poznalem w 2010 roku w Budapeszcie na kursie instruktorskim RKC. Zostalem przydzielony do jego grupy i pod jego okiem bylem przygotowywany do egzaminów.Pan Reifkind wywarl na mnie ogromne wrazenie jako instruktor i czlowiek z pasja do treningu. Ma ogromne zdolnosci pedagogiczne, trening pod jego okiem to ogromna przyjemnosc. Jestem dumny z tego ze zaprzyjaznilismy sie ze soba

I had a herniated disk in my neck 16 years ago and my workouts got more and more reduced due to the muscle spasms and other muscular problems. Then Mark introduced me to kettlebell training, not really knowing how well my neck would handle the workouts. Now years later, I have the strength to do almost anything I want to, thanks to the workouts that Mark has guided me through. Now when the doctor or nurse checks my blood pressure, they are surprised to see the low numbers showing. Cardio training using kettlebells; workouts don't get any better. Thanks Mark.

If you read the list above this review it reads like a who's who of the RKC, with Seniors and Team leaders and RKCs all giving praise to Master RKC Mark Reifkind. The reason is obvious to anyone who meets him and works with him - he is a fantastic coach.

I was lucky enough to have Rif offer me his help prior to RKCII. I would video my pressing sessions and send them to him for his review. He would then send me my next workout and make technical corrections. To have the help of a Master RKC is one thing, but to have it from the other side of the world is simply amazing! I would wake each day to find my new workout and suggestions in my inbox and just go do what Coach said.

The net result of this was that I easily passed my press test at RKCII. I was also lucky enough to meet him firsthand and thank him for all his generous help. In person he is as polite and helpful as he was via email never once making me feel in debt or anything other than a friend he had helped out.

His knowledge of strength training is the stuff of legend and his ability to pass it on is brilliant. With clear, concise instruction he can lift your abilities to a whole new level.

As a trainer and RKC you realize that when you learn and get certified in something new it is only the beginning of a long journey. I am very fortunate to work close to Master RKC Mark Reifkind. I have seen him teach at the RKC and other kettlebell seminars and I was impressed; however when I personally worked with him many other doors opened up.

I am not new to training or instructing but working with Mark shows me how far I can go. His teaching prowess,unparalleled knowledge and ability to bring confidence out of his trainees is second to none. He is the reason why I am RKC II and he is the reason why I want to be the best I can be at my profession. I look forward to working with him more in the future and I hope to be half the trainer he is one day.

I discovered Mark with a bit a luck- his studio was a few a blocks from my office in Palo Alto. I used to play water polo professionally and have been fortunate to have trained with some of the best coaches and athletes in the world. Mark takes it to a new level. He is not only passionate and decidcated to sports performance, but also is a committed student of human anatomy. What distinguishes him is not only his knowledge base, but also the fact that he brings an element of balance to his regime which includes flexibility, strength, conditioning, and mental preparedeness. Many coaches become experts in one area of sports performance, but I've met very few who can integrate all aspects of training together cohesively.

It is worth mentioning that I came to Mark with a serious injury as I felt he offered a superior program and knew exactly what was happening with my body, even better than my Doctors and physical therapists. He was a godsend and often time his training sessions were the only thing that could get me through the week.

I highly recommend Mark for anyone committed to maximizing health and taking their training to the next level.

Imagine being taught, coached, and counseled by a best friend and everything that would come with that down to earth and real kind of experience. Now imagine that friend has a limitless knowledge base and passion for kettlebells and everything else related to training with them. This is what you will experience if you are lucky enough to come into contact with Rif. As my team leader in Minnesota, he made my RKC certification weekend a perfect experience. It would not have been the same without what he was able to offer to me as a leader, coach, mentor and friend. I would very strongly suggest that if you live anywhere near Rif that you should not hesitate to seek his advice, but if you do live in his area you most likely already know that. Thanks, Rif. I won't ever forget what you have done for me.