Mike Krivka has been involved with Kettlebells many years before the craze went mainstream. I first discovered kettlebells through Mike in 2006 and he had already mastered the bells and how to impart the principals and nitty gritty details of working with these nasty little torture instruments. He'll show you how to get in shape, recover from an injury and use your entire body in a dynamic, integrated fashion for maximum effect. Highly recommended.

I've been going to Mike's gym, Crossfit Koncepts for a little over a year, and that year can be summed up in one word: results. I've gone from being unable to do most exercises with a 25# KB to being able to do all with a 53# KB or heavier, and can honestly say I am in the best overall shape of my life.
Plus Mike truely cares about each of his clients as a friend and strives towards making Crossfit Koncepts a community, not just a gym. With Mike's expertise and the sense of comaraderie at Crossfit Koncepts you couldn't ask for a better place to train.

I came upon MAK by chance. I had been turned away from another instructor in the area because of physical limitations i had due to injuries received while on duty. MAK accepted me with open arms and has knowledge of how to instruct me from his work with the Wounded Warrior Project.

I am in my second week now and things are going well. The pain is mostly from not using muscles in such a long time but MAK makes sure i spent the proper amount of time stretching before and after to prevent injury and DOMS.

I get excited by the workouts and look for to the next.

Mike Krivka is one of the most talented athletes I know. He's also one of the best teachers I know. His attention to detail is like none other. In the nearly two years that I have been training with him, I have become a lot stronger and a lot more physically fit. Mike loves to say that, "being tired is no excuse for poor technique." And he practices what he preaches! He manages to teach us, inspire us, and challenge us (and sometimes we temporarily hate him after a particularly grueling workout). I would not have thought it possible that I could work with kettlebells or do crossfit had I not started training with Mike. Training with him is one of the best decisions I ever made and I hope to continue doing so for a long time!

Excellent demonstrations.
Excels in communication and feedback.
Excellently educated by Pavel himself.
Excellence in pre-, during, and post- workout program instructions and critique.
Signed up after one class.

How often are you lucky enough to have easy access to the best of anything? I've been interested in learning to use the kb for years but knew it could be dangerous without proper instruction. Then I find Mike right around the corner the whole time! He has a talent for conveying 'feel' concept many ways until students get it, and the patience to keep pushing until we do...and then drills endlessly for improvements. He cares about every single student and incorporating the kb practice with Crossfit, works very hard to engage everyone of any ability...which many claim to do but Mike actually DOES. He is one of the best teachers I have ever worked with on ANY topic!! I feel very fortunate to train with him, and more importantly, to call him a friend. As long as Mike is teaching where I can get to him, I plan to work with him. How can you settle for less when you've learned from and worked with the best?

When Michael is not being a father, husband, son, friend, working with the Wounded Warrior Project, teaching DEA/FBI/Secret Service/USMC, leading (and participating) in his classes (martial arts, kettlebells, CrossFit), or mentoring; Michael continues to give it his all.

There is a rumor that Michael has the ability to make 36 hours fit into a day but i have not been witness to this.

I can tell you that Michael does do all he can and more when he instructs.

MAK begins each class by stating he forgot to write 400M runs with the Flak Vest.

Not everyone (including myself) is in perfect shape or is orthopedically sound but MAK has enough mastery of the program where he can modify the movement on the fly to accommodate most everyone's problems. He spends time before and after class pass on his knowledge and helping people succeed in their goals.

Mission Accomplishment. Done.|

Mike can be summed up a simple quote from the master himself:

"Do or Do Not; There Is No Try."

Michael is dead-on with his instruction . He is not afraid to demonstrate and explain the dangers of doing the exercise wrong as well as correcting you before, during, and after the workout. Safety is paramount for him. His method shows you proper technique for the movements in a way that builds confidence.

Michael is highly regarded in the fitness community and you should call to set up a workout with him.