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April 2005 Russian Kettlebell Challenge Certification Workshop — Participant Praise

Donnie Thompson Jr, Professional Powerlifter, Health Club Manager/Owner, Columbia, SC

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

4 yrs college football, Div II All-conference center, 6 yrs Arena football (professional) 1988-1993, 1989 All-star, 3rd Highest power lifting total in history 2606 lbs., Current WPO-SHW World Champion Arnold Classic winner.

“Best course I have even been to! The one big difference is truth. RKC teaches and lives by the truth. No big words and making stuff up to sound important. Material is excellent, never had so much.”

Marc ‘Spud’ Bartley, Gym Owner, Personal Trainer, Columbia, SC

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

NASM Certification, Apex Certification. Two time 2nd place WPO Heavyweight Power lifting, 2004, 2005. 2463 total, 1058 squat, 700 bench, 705 deadlift.

“The RKC training was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do physically in such a short period. I learned quickly how to adapt in a very demanding, but enlighten situations.

Both Pavel and the instructors were all completely helpful and always answered my questions thoroughly. They beat me but picked me up at the same time. This course was more “hands on” then any other I’ve done. It shows you can train any body hard, but safely as well. The application rate, for me, was more then 90% of the training taught.”

Kurt Pitman, Trainer, Dallas,TX

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

ISKA World Arm, LGHT heavyweight Full Contact Champion May 1996, 6 successful defenses, Olympic Weightlifting Coach, Lion’s Den.

“Brutally honest. Exceptional instructors with skills in all walks of life. The knowledge of the exercises taught were bar none. Quality = Great. Scope of material = exactly what we needed for knowledge to teach. Loved it!”

David Cogswell, Chemical Technician, Shoreacres, TX

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Master Instructor Tae Kwon Do (WTF). 2 time National Tae Kwon Do Champion. Prior - USAF Pararescue 83-87. High School & college wrestling & baseball.

“I have looked forward to this for 2 years. It was very inspiring, refreshing, no nonsense 3 day seminar. My overall experience of the course has exceeded my expectations. The professionalism of the course and instructors, “EXCEPTIONAL”. Pavel makes you want to learn. In a good way. His knowledge and simplicity of teaching is exceptional and professional. I have been to many seminars. It helps that he believes in his product 100% and it shows. There is no question as a martial artist and ex-military, this is truly the best training I have ever been exposed to.”

Mark Reifkind, Owner Girya, Private Training, San Jose, CA

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Univ. of Iowa Gymnastics team Captain, 1976, Head Coach for USPF Women’s World Team, 1995, 3rd Place APF masters nationals, 1997, 181lbs., ISSA certified trainer, Published Author, Book, Magazine, video. Endurance: marathon/ ultra marathon training/ triathlons, Bodybuilding: competition 8 years, coach to Pro Scott Wilson

“The most intense and complete instruction training course I have ever experienced. A level of detail of instruction I have not found anywhere else.

I really enjoyed the combination of detailed instruction and “letting people do it” he used. Pavel’s depth of knowledge on all aspects of training is amazing. The guest instructors as well were superb. Everyone brought their own insight to the process and the synergistic effect was very powerful. The level of detail and organization of the weekend was very impressive.

Nothing else is even close. Having “real deal” experts makes all the difference. Having instructors who not only understand the academics of the material, but who are also at the top of their game physically gives you a different level of confidence in the material you are receiving.”

Rob Partridge, Personal Trainer, London, ENGLAND

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Currently training boxing and divisional champion in England. Previously competed in track and field, also played soccer to professional standard.

“It reinforced things I already knew and boggle me so much more in terns of how to use my body to improve the efficiencies of mine and my clients training.

The quality of the training and knowledge was superb. In every aspect their explanation of the principles to the demonstrations of the techniques was first class. The depth of knowledge of the instructors was inspirational as well. Time management was excellent and everything discussed had a point.

Would like to say that this has been an incredible experience. It has really expanded my depth of knowledge and has enabled me to have greater confidence in what I am already doing.”

Giuseppe Orizzonte, Personal Fitness Trainer, Fitness Instructor, International fitness Presenter, Moncalieri, ITALY

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Dancing, Boxing, Reebok Global Master Trainer. Gravity System master trainer – Pilates.

“UNBELIVEABLE! The best ever! Learned in 3 days more that I learned in 1 year by self studying. Absolutely high level of training and knowledge. Kindness, discipline and fun, great combination! No wasted time and words. Clear materials, well put together. Everything that was taught is applicable. Everything was above my expectations. Keep doing the great job!”

Angie Dowds, Personal Trainer, London, United Kingdom

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

ACSM – Health and Fitness Instructor. Premier – Personal Training, 14 years Personal Training experience

“It have been one of the most challenging and rewarding experience of my life and has already changed who I am. Totally amazing and inspiring, I’m so glad I have the courage to follow my dream and come here from London to train with Pavel and all the other senior RKCs. I know this will change my life.

I thought it was outstanding I have never been taught as efficiently or thoroughly in the 14 years I have been in the Personal Training industry. They covered everything without going off on tangents and kept everybody interested and on their toes, and although I felt very nervous and self conscious at times, it really worked.

To be honest there is really no comparison, I have never experience anything like this before. It is without a doubt the toughest, most challenging thing I have done and I was out of my comfort zone a lot which is always tough but now that it’s done I feel a huge sense of achievement and pride. I feel I have really grown as a person and as a professional. For the first time in my career as a Trainer I feel I am really able to give people the full salvation they are looking for. I feel I am just about to start really working.”

William McElveen, Mr. Haney, Route Sales, Columbia, SC

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

1972-75 shot put & discus thrower, University of South Carolina. South Carolina State powerlifting Champion S.H.W. 1975-1984

“The quality of training was excellent. The best I’ve ever attended!! The knowledge, and the simple no-nonsense approach was great. The information I received at John DuCane’s marketing seminar on Saturday afternoon was great. This is what I have wanted to do for years, sell kettlebells, books, videos, and all Dragon Door products. John’s seminar, although brief, gave me several great ideas and showed me how to develop some of the ideas I already have.”

Name withheld: Federal Air Marshall

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Studied various Martial arts 18yrs. Competed in bodybuilding in 1985-1988. Completed US Marine Corp marathon 1998, 1999, 2000. Defensive measure instructor 1992-1999. Personal Trainer.

”The best course of instruction that I’ve ever attended!! I wish I had this training 19 years ago so that I wouldn’t have gotten all my injuries in the past. Each classic kettlebell movement can be adopted to enhance every day life, in sports, health, as well as enhance the performance in athletes, firefighters, military personal, police officers. The kettlebells are truly a diverse tool that can be used for many different aspects of health and fitness.

All of the instructors are top notch. Professional, compassionate, and take the time to explain everything. Due to that compassion for this subject matter they are able to get each principle across so that everybody can grasp the concept.

This training course was more hands on. To understand the knowledge of each movement with the terminology being simple so that everybody can understand the movement and body parts involved. Where most physical training courses that I’ve been involved in were basically rote memory, which I didn’t understand, boring book work, dictating movements without an understanding of why. We just did the movements in other courses because they said so.

I can’t wait to attend more seminars/classes.”

James Levell, Instructor for Federal Agents Physical Training, Intermediate use of force Tactics, Firearms. Roland, OK

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Retired Federal Agent – Air Force Office of Special Investigations Contract Instructor, US Dept of State, US Dept of Energy, Certified Personal Trainer – Cooper Inst, Master Fitness instructor – Cooper Inst

“My technique is much improved. I understand the principles better and can pass them on to my students. This was one of the most physically demanding courses I ever attended. I learned more in three days than I learned in other courses lasting two or three times longer.”

Kevin Lucas, Project Manager, Personal Trainer, Palm City, FL

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

NSCA-CSCS, ISAA-CPT-III, former Div II Basketball Player 2,000 points, 1000 rebounds, college all-star, played Div 11 final four 1981 Cal Poly athletic hall of Fame, Some martial arts exp Seido karate (blue)

“I’m normally the person that doles out the punishment. It was refreshing to have someone do it for me. It made me realize that although I’m good at what I do, I could be better and that knowledge of other disciplines in strength are a good thing to have. Quality of training and knowledge was superb. This was a first class workshop all the way around.”

Jay Armstrong, Management, League City, TX

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

5th degree Black Belt, World Tae Kwon Do Federation.

“RKC Certification is a tough and challenging course jam-packed with clear, concise, and practical training. The skills taught at the RKC are directly applicable to a wide range of activities including martial arts. Pavel’s knowledge of the body and kettlebells is extraordinary. In addition, Pavel has a unique, clear and entertaining presentation style that will keep your attention.”

Tracy Berg, Personal Trainer, Ardmore, PA

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

College: 4 years varsity tennis - #1 singles, 2 years ski racing team. Club: ultimate Frisbee – 1990 World Champion/ over 9 national championship appearances. Coach: Swarthmore College women’s ultimate coach. Professional Certifications: NASM, AFAA, Johnny-G Spin.

“RKC training has given me the tools and more importantly the enthusiasm to teach everyone I know the thrill of training with kettlebells. Pavel and his Sr. Instructors are the most knowledgeable fitness instructors I’ve ever met. What makes them unique is simple language and effective demonstrations. More useful than the other 4 certs I’ve been through.”

Ken Blackburn, Sales, Flint, MI

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

21 years experience in the martial arts. Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Boxed with “Byrds Boxing”. 2nd Degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Martial arts instructor for 19 years. Fitness Instructor at gym for 31/2 years.

“Awesome! The training was hard, rewarding, educational and fun. The instruction was always organized, easy to understand, and professional. In, addition, the instructors are very talented athletes. It reinforces that they practice what they teach. They back up their theories with solid execution. Most intense, hard, organized and informational training I have ever taken.”

Barry Bragg, Fitness Trainer/Studio Owner, Raleigh, NC

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

ACE Certified. Specialty in sport-specific training. Former standout in wrestling, soccer, baseball and football. Company, Physique Transformation, Inc. has been recognized by Citysearch.com as the best training studio in the Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill NC.) for 2003-2004.

“The RKC workshop was the best training experience that I have gone through, because of the practical and meticulous approach that the instructors took. A lot of training programs teach you only the anatomy and biomechanics of a lift, while the RKC program teaches you how to actually do the lift for maximum safety and results

The quality of training and knowledge of Pavel and all the RKC instructors is second to none… They can not only tell you how to do the lifts properly, but they can show you immediately how to correct the exercises with simple drills.

I will use the information from the RKC workshop for the remainder of my training career… I want my clients to get the very best results in the shortest time possible. The RKC way does just that.”

Betsy Cast, Personal Trainer, Philadelphia, PA

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

4 year participant, William Woods University Basketball & Volleyball. Current member of the USA Volleyball. Compete @ National Level. Currently training in Urban Defense – martial Art Based on Karate, Judo, Kempo, Naphtali, and Tae Kwon Do. ACE Certified Personal Trainer. Powerstrike Certified instructor – Urban Rebound.

“I came away with a lot of great information. I feel completely confident that I could teach someone to use kettlebells safely and effectively. I am happy to have been part of the RKC and hope to continue the training in the future.”

Sharon Dow, Pilates Teacher, London, England

“Awesome experience, very physically intense and demanding but very rewarding. Excellent presentation of materials – clear, concise, well organized. Since the discipline and program are very male and martial arts oriented, the course was very task oriented. As a more task oriented female I was able to appreciate the smoothly efficient running of the program. Unlike Pilates conferences which can be like a big social event. Good hands on and practical class work.”

Troy Robson, Chiropractor, Woodbury, MN

”It was the best thing I’ve ever done to advance my personal fitness. I now feel I have a tool that can inspire me for years to come. I’m blown away by the caliber of the instructors.”

Keith Harris, Physical Therapist, Atlanta, GA

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

CSCS Certified, NSCA-CPT, Track and Filed (HS). Orthopedic Physical Therapy

“This was the best professional workshop I have ever been to due to the reputation of technical performance and knowledge. The intelligence, modesty, and commitment of the instructors was the highest I have experienced. The quality of training was the best I have received in any teacher/student setting. Russian Kettlebell training has set a new standard in quality, scope of material, and practical use.”

Dean Jolly, Physical Trainer, Business Owner, New Plymouth, New Zealand

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Weight lifting, martial arts, athletics, team sports.

“I have a kettlebell chest now brimming with little treasures. The ‘tid-bits’ (little simple extra details, scenario applications) are ‘jewels’. To simply put it, this has helped me ‘clean out the closet’ of physical/strength training application. I feel more ‘grounded ‘ in my knowledge and ideas.”

Lyle Lewis, Supervisory Fish & Wildlife Biologist, Albuquerque, NM

“It was an incredible experience to interact with the instructors and fellow students. It not only enabled me to be an effective instructor, but opened up opportunities to maximize my own body’s potential. Pavel and the other Sr. instructors are nothing short of incredible. They practice what they preach and are helpful and accessible.”

Brent Miffitt, Mason Laborer, Rowley, MA

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Taking karate for past month. Lifting since I was around 16 and started kettlebell lifts a year ago. NSCA-CPT Certified

“This certification is easily the most beneficial of any others. You learn so much about how to do the lifts correctly and how correct any mistakes you have. I recently got my MSCA-CPT certification and learned more on the first day here then months of studying for the NSCA-CPT. This course was extremely physical and taught so many principles that will apply to everything, easily the best training I have ever had.”

Kenya Nettingham, Personal Trainer, Coatesville, PA

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

NASM, Pre/post natal, Associate Degree Dietetic Technology.

“My experience of the Russian Kettlebell Certification Training was totally an eye opening experience about mastering the body and mind. With the right technique almost anything can be accomplished.”

Gregory Nichols, Personal Trainer, Grand Marais, MN

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Master trainer diploma, Orlando FL (NPTI), NSCA – CPT, NASM – CPT, Snowboarder, x-country skier, running, mtn biking, martial arts – some Tae Kwon do, 1st brown belt 1983.

“Best workshop I’ve ever attended. I loved the instructors and the type of athlete/person this program attracts… there are few “prototypes” walking around.”

Svetlana Writtle, Personal Trainer, Swimming Coach, Kingston, England

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Master of swimming, Physical education, YMCA Personal Trainer (8 qualifications)

“It’s an extreme training for mentally strong people, it’s a great discipline and fantastic results. This training caries such power and it flows into you so easy.”

Heather Ritchey, Personal Trainer, San Diego, CA

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

NSCA, CSCS, BS Kinesiology. Swimmer/triathlete.

“A wonderful experience with plenty of tools to take home for all my clients. The instructors and their assistants all had much for me to learn from, from all realms of training styles.


Quality – Awesome! Never experienced a more in depth cert.
Scope of material – Wonderful! I enjoyed greatly the wide scope.
Practical use – looking forward to taking all the material and knowledge home with me to start applying it to myself and clients.

The workshop was wonderful. I was impressed to see the many females involved in this weekend and am glad to see Dragon Door is reaching to a broader spectrum than in the past.”

Monica Cuevas, Personal Trainer, Menlo Park, CA

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

NASM Certified – Personal Trainer, 2004 USAPL State Champion – 14816 weight class best lifter – 2004 NAPA meet – USAPL, BS Health Science Certified Nutrition Educator Counselor, Triathlete – Endurance athlete

“One of the most hands on, interactive certifications I have been to. Excellent instructions by very well rounded, experienced instructors. I really enjoyed the fact that each instructor had a different athletic background. This brought out a variety of very helpful and useful suggestions to offer my clients. Each instructor provided his or her own flare to instruction.

Outstanding hands on training. Since I am both visual and physical learner, having the ability to get both was very valuable. Top notch education with practical application.”

Sean Dickinson, Firefighter, Glenhaven, WA

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

USMA – Infantry Squad Leader, Body builder style waste of time exercising – 15yrs. KB, PTP Style training – 3yrs, Tae Kwon do for 7yrs – stopped training though about 13yrs ago. Apr, 1st aid, Aed, EMT instructor.

“Very professional, thorough, and well demonstrated.”

Tessa VanOene, sports Physical Therapist and Acupuncturist, Red Deer, AB, CANADA

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Bachelors of Science in Physio 1998, University Track and field, Manipulation Certificate 2003, Certificate in Medical Acupuncture 2004, Active Release Therapy 2004

“Scope - great scope, showed applicability to many populations.
Quality – top notch, people could talk the talk and walk the walk.
Excellent job. Fantastic skill levels of instructors, relatively great, concise, time efficient approach.”

Keith Weber, Sports Physiotherapist and Acupuncturist, Red Deer, AB, CANADA

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

1998 Bachelor science Physical Therapy University of Alberta, 2002 Certified manipulative Therapist (spinal), 2003 Certified RKC Instructor 2004 CPMA Canadian program of Medical Acupuncture, Level I qigong Instruction

“Very basic and concise display of complex principles of exercise and how to immediately apply them to teaching the real world. The course obviously keeps on improving – I took it 2 years ago and was very impressed, however the instruction is more concise and the pace was faster. I feel like I learned how to teach better this weekend.

Thank you for how much your training has enhanced my own health & the health of my patients. The last 2 or so years of my life have seen drastic and steady improvement in my strength, flexibility, and general appearance.”

Jodi Green, Physiotherapist and Medical Acupuncturist, Red Deer, AB, CANADA

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Certified medical acupuncturist & sport physiotherapist, Certified manual & manipulative therapist, Trained in traditional Chinese medicine and Qigong Active participant in KB training, belly dancing, yoga and running

“The RKC was an amazing dynamic and functional strength and endurance exercise experience that provided me with renewed inspiration, energy, excitement and motivation to carry forward the principles I have learned and share them with as many people as possible. It provided me with an exciting, safe and incredibly effective tool to help provide all rounded fitness and health to all types of people.

Excellent, highly motivating and encouraging! Yet evil at the same time. Extremely valuable – definitely one of the most functional & applicable, simple yet complex – will continue to use it on a daily bases but probably even more so now. ‘Huge implications for functional rehabilitation at all levels of rehab.”

Angela Sundberg, Athletic Trainer, Physical Therapist, Scottsdale, AZ

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

PDR – Blauer Tactical Trainee, NATA, CSCS, ACSM, Gyrotonic Certified

“This course wet my appetite for more hands on, kick-butt courses to continue my journey to be a master trainer. The training was superb. Quality 10. Very well organized by DD. Among the best I’ve attended. This was the best organized course I’ve ever attended.”

Joseph Sarti, Personal Trainer, San Jose, CA

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Orange Belt Kempo, Yellow in AiKido. Rugby, Semi Pro Baseball, High school - football, baseball, rugby

“I am a better man, better instructor, better or more competent user with clearly defined principles. Excellent! Great tips/tricks that help to emphasize the key principles of KB training. Best hands on training cert! Wealth of knowledge and info from a wealth of resources combined with practical application. Unlike anything I have experienced. I like the attention to detail in respect to the importance of principles over techniques.”

Wendy Schauer, Chiropractor, Olympia,WA

”This class pushed me past my comfort zone of what I thought I could do physically. I’m sure I will feel my lats for weeks to come. Each time I see Pavel he amazes me more. His knowledge of his field passes excellence. Top of the line instructors you can tell they practice what they preach – no dough boys instructing. The USA is better with Pavel in it. We are lucky to have him.”

Eugene Schulz, Personal Trainer, EMT-Basic, Spring Green, WI

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Football & wrestling in HS, HS strength coach for 10yrs, ACE Certified 1994, NSCA – CPT Certified 2003, Coached HS Gymnastics 10 yrs.

“The knowledge depth was incredible. The great thing about the guest instructors was that they would give different applications of various movement. Watching/switching between different instructors kept us form “burning out” on listening to the same voice all the time.

In most other trainings I’ve worked through- ACF, IDEA, NSCA and other, there was too much “bleacher” time. In this training, we were constantly learning, and on our feet, doing the movement.”

Gregor Sobocan, Student (Maths & Fizichs), Ljubljana, SLOVENIA

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Professional Handball Player, National Ranked

“Russian discipline, American kindness, combined in a very interesting weekend. Thank you all for a lovely and painful weekend.”

Pavel Stejskal, Doctor of Naprapathy (muscular therapist), Mars Hill, NC

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

A few years of kyokushin kai, years ago. 5 yrs qigong.

“Outstanding instruction, very inspirational. Best I’ve experienced. Picked up a few role models. Incredibly competent and invested teachers rather refreshing humility of the Sr RKCs. Asst. Instructor also very focused and “on their toes” very helpful and not overly nice. Common sense attitude also very appreciated.”

Carol Young, Homemaker, Shoreline, WA

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

3rd degree brown belt in karate, trained in gym, rollerblades

“This training was very intensive, structured and useful. I was amazed at the vast pool of knowledge available to all of us. Wow, this group of trainers has such a diverse incredible background of skills that they were enthused about sharing with us – I felt very honored and didn’t want to miss any pearls of wisdom. It was the best physical exercise course I’ve ever had because of the intensity, thoroughness of coverage, and caliber of the information shared by the trainers.”

Paul Daniels, Trainer; Foothill Ranch, CA, Foothill Ranch, CA

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

8yrs Marine Corp Veteran, 2nd Degree Black Belt

“Enlightening. As a martial artist in Pavel’s words “the martial arts of strength training.” It allowed me to bond with these concepts as I have bonded with my martial arts. I am continually impressed with the wealth of knowledge. Unified by the different backgrounds.

The best training I have experience in this area. It imparted a deeper understanding. What we want to do with our bodies, but also a much more complete understand how to assist our bodies tin becoming the best they can be. Loved it! Best training experience in the business. I look forward to contributing to the continued growth of the RKC.”

Kerry Kriener-Althen, Early Childhood Researcher. Novato, CA

“This was the hardest physically and mentally enduring 3-days that I’ve ever had (including when getting my PhD!) I learned a lot of techniques that will help me help clients be safe and strong when lifting.

Very similar workout to Kung Fu, both in learning technique and conditioning. Very good quality, so much information – a lot to take in – learning the form, practicing the form, teaching the form, troubleshooting problems.”

Ammon Barron, Truck Driver, Mountain Grove, MO

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Black belt Shorin Ryu Karate, RKC Certified

“The training was very clear and concise, a very uplifting , inspiring weekend. The quality of training in unbelievably effective and imaginative. Each instructor is a true professional and extremely inspiring. It easily stands head and shoulders above any type of training or seminar I have ever participated in.”

Lori Chenevert, Marketing Consultant, San Diego, CA

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Played/captain – UMASS Lowell Softball team, Coach – Billerica high School Softball team.

“RKC training was the best training course I’ve attended. Very well organized – drills were explained very clear and concise. Never left a stone unturned.”

Chris Ahlquist, Sales, Mazatlan, Sinaloa, MEXICO

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Long time recreational runner, biker, amateur boxing, high school sports.

“An opportunity to unlock the creative potential of our bodies through the application of unchanging principles, and fun loving pain and frequent torture. The instructors are awesome. If that sounds cheesy, or overly positive, keep in mind my whole idea of training has been revolutionized due to Pavel.

Extremely practical, applicable, without fat. Only essentials. I enjoyed the discipline and corporal punishment because it is effective in “helping” people to give their best, and eliminate egos and other obstacles to convey info.”

Adam Matz, IT/Student, Minneapolis, MN

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Kettlebell and PTP Training, High school baseball

“The RKC course is exhausting, extremely painful and the best physical experience of my life. Its scope is universal. It applies to all lifting and daily life. The best physical training ever.”

Craig Lewis, Personal Trainer, Arlington, VA

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

NYC Golden Gloves Boxer, 2003 Ocean State Marathon (Providence RI), 996 Maui Triathlon (Ironman distance), Martial Arts, Bjj, Silat, Escrime, Marine Corps, Philadelphia

“The certification was like attending a think tank of the world’s top strength trainers. I was always aware of the physical aspects of strength training but this course really showed me that strength training is a thinking mans game. What impressed me most about the instructors was their passion and knowledge for training coupled with their intention for everyone to tap into their own physical potential.

The attention to detail, repetition, and depth of knowledge separates the RKC program from any other I’ve ever attended.”

Samantha Young, Student, Shoreline, WA

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

National Diver, 30 year State of Washington Diving Record. Light Weight Women’s KB Championship (State of Washington)

“It not only taught me that there are great advantages to being strong, however it also showed me that there is no limit to a human being’s strength. It also inspires me to pass this great training technique onto others.

The instructors are always incredible and continue to amaze me. I really think inspiring someone by sharing so much of their information and knowledge is the most efficient way of teaching. (It’s quite obvious by the improvement and accomplishments of the students).

This training was so filled with quality information (back to back) vs. other sports camps (diving, soccer, etc.) trying to fill time by talking about useless stuff. Also, the training has been so positive and everyone is more willing to help vs. other cams, the instructors showed their status and used it as an excuse to simply show their skill and not really teach.

I love working with such a talented group of people who are willing to share their thoughts and ideas. A very positive atmosphere!”

Sandra J. Weston, Health Club Owner, Berwyn, PA

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Under Grad – Dance Major, Masters Degree – Exercise Physiology, Trainer for 23 years, Health Club Owner 14 years

“It was the most intense and creative workshop that I have ever taken. It always amazes me what the mind and body can do when pushed in the right direction. I am totally shocked by the high standards and professionalism of Pavel and the instructors. They really cared that you got it right. Many other certifications are not as interested that you are really getting it right. You many workout more but leave with less. Thanks you so, so much for the experience. Although it was very humbling for me I enjoyed it all.”

Tyler Theslof, Soccer Player, Laguna Beach, CA

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

D1 soccer, Olympic development program, personal trainer.

“A great experience with an amazing training staff. Encouragement and help throughout the whole weekend. Best I have been to, full of knowledge and information.”