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October 2004 Russian Kettlebell Challenge Certification Workshop — Participant Praise

Bud Jeffries, Author, Lakeland, FL

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Competitive Powerlifter, Strongman, Full Contact Fighter, Highland games competitor & kettlebell lifter. State, regional, national and world records in Powerlifting. Martial arts discipline, shootfighting, jujitsu & tae kwon do. Titles in powerlifting, strongman, highland games and kettlebells

"An intense learning period for exercise practice that you can't get anywhere else with people you probably couldn't find together in one group if you searched a lifetime. Excellent and thorough knowledge by all instructors, especially Pavel. Scope is probably the broadest I have ever dealt with. Practical use is excellent."

Mario Civalleri, Fitness Consultant, Cantu , Italy

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Former National Level bodybuilder, 1999 Powerlifting World Champ, Former Paratrooper.

"A really complete and well structured course: Theory, practice, review, marketing. Nothing is left! Top quality of information. Full control from instructors (never had it before). Time to go deep in each argument. Extra time to refine skills. Professional teachers & champions: The best source of information."

Thomas Phillips, Special Education Teacher/ Owner personal training studio, Tinton Falls, NJ

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

2002 Body-for-Life Grand master Champion. Certified personal trainer, sport specific trainer, certified stretching coach. Motivational speaker for EAS transformation camps. Owner of personal training studio, featured in Muscle Media, 4 times. Outside magazine, various local TV networks, various newspapers. Former basketball, baseball, cross country, boxing and various other sports competitively.

"Since I am a gym owner, I have been to a lot of different workshops: this one is by far the best. The quality of instruction and level of attention is second to none. This is the highest quality of instruction I have ever had, and I have been to some excellent workshops. Pavel and the Senior RKC instructors are top notch. There is tremendous depth and it is extremely practical for anyone in athletics or just looking to get in shape. This workshop accomplished everything and more that I was hoping for."

Bruce Kelly, Personal Trainer/Strength & Conditioning Coach, Swarthmore, PA

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Trained athletes & clients for over 14 yrs. Train primarily HS and college athletes. Have CSCS, NSCA-CPT, USAW Sports performance coach & USATF level II sprints/hurdles coach. Will have MS in exercise science in Dec 2004. Have coached and taught squash for last 4 yrs. Masters All-American Indoors — 60-meter dash. Play senior men's baseball.

"The instructors were as better than any other clinic I've been to and that is a lengthy list. I enjoyed the combination of no-nonsense approach with humor and camaraderie. In their various disciplines or exercises the instructors were at the top of the pyramid. They have a way of distilling complex concepts to their simple essence. Great course, ton of info, great instructors, great community of folks from all over the world (literally).

Kirsten Cummings, Personal Trainer, San Diego, CA

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

High school & College All American 1st team in Basketball. Professional Basketball player 14 years. 2003 2nd in US Women's National Championships in Sailing Masters degree in bio Mechanics

"RKC training has taken away my frustration with the traditional method of strength training, and has given me a direction of where to go. RKC has given me science, logic, invention, and creativity in strength training. Pavel's ability to guide a question in order to get an answer is amazing. There is no text book to memorize. Instead, he uses the power of thinking to materialize into understanding and productivity.

As a life long athlete, it was extremely hard to retire from professional basketball of 14 years because I felt I lost my identity as an athlete. Kettlebells has brought back the athlete in me. Moreover, it has allowed me to go further than where I was. Today, at 41 years old, I'm strong and more flexible then I was at the height of my successful basketball career."

Missy Beaver, Personal Trainer, Santa Monica, CA

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

I played fours years of college basketball. I am an avid golfer and participated in the state championship in high school. I am training to participate in amateur boxing. I skateboard, boogie board, rock climb and enjoy climbing ropes and doing the rings in SM.

"A fantastic boot camp. A very challenging will testing weekend. I found it a privilege that instructors of this caliber offer their knowledge and understanding. The quality of training is phenomenal and demands total respect."

Pat Cuntrera, Teacher/Trainer, West Paterson, NJ

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

NSCA — CPT, Bronze medal/world record Goodwill Games 1994.

"Deeper scope and range of material than anything I have attended before."

Ron Morris, Personal Trainer, Forest Lake, MN

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Powerlifting bench over 500, squat over 700, at 230 bodyweight. Professional wrestling, bodybuilding, some boxing, martial arts.

"The best training of its kind I have had."

Ryan Lee, Fitness Entrepreneur,

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

10 years as a trainer and coach (sports med and HS strength coach) Track and Field sprinter — state champion in college. Specialize in online training and consulting.

"Informative and overall a great experience. I think every trainer and coach should be required to take this course! Quality of instruction was top-notch. Sr. Instructors were always available and patient. By far the most challenging and in depth training course I have taken, (and I have taken a lot or courses.)

Zar Horton, Firefighter/Paramedic Special Ops Training Coord. Albuquerque, NM

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Personal Trainer 10yrs. Competitive soccer (17yrs), track (10yrs), Youth girls soccer coach. DOE certified instructor of intermediate force and ground control for law enforcement. Co-developer of Albuquerque Fire Dept Health/Wellness Program

"These 3 days were packed full of essential information on technique, principles, and other components. It was presented in a sequence and method that yielded proficiency in a short period of time. From the beginning, each principle stacked on to the next. I feel I walk away from this with complete confidence I can train people immediately to a high degree of proficiency. It is amazing the level of knowledge that was present on these grounds this weekend!! But more impressively was the ability of the staff to dissect and present that knowledge in an immediately understandable and useable way."

Luc Readinger, Physician, Minneapolis, MN

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Martial Arts

"The RKC was incredible. I learned a ton and it had taken my own personal strength and conditioning training to the next level. An awesome fund of knowledge & insight. They are doing to kettlebells/strength and conditioning. What George Washington Carver did with the peanut."

Terrence Thomas, Health, Sports Conditioning, Rehab Consultant, Miami. FL

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

I have been an athlete all my life. From a nationally ranked sprinter as a youth to HS wrestling and football, to martial arts.

"It was the best decision that I have made in many years in regards to advancing my personal fitness levels and career. The course was far beyond what I expected. All of the instructors are top shelf and exude what kettlebell and hard style strength training is all about. To use one word: Outstanding! I'm a strength coach and have studied with some brilliant people and the knowledge of the RKC Instructors are just as or even more knowledgeable as they are. I learned from each and every instructor. The information is practical, universal, and extremely effective. It has been life changing as far as I'm concerned."

Adam Matz, Student/IT. Minneapolis, MN

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Surviving the weekend and Pavel's stretching seminar. I've trained PTP style for over 3 years.

"Grueling, near impossible at times, one of the best weekends of my life. Pavel is a genius he has an amazing skill in finding the best training and trainers. All of the Senior RKCs are exceptional individuals that have a talent for teaching. The more I learn from Pavel the more tools I have to fox my injuries. I don't feel like I need to waste my money training with anyone else."

Andree Johnson, Mechanical Fitter, Perth, Australia

"It was a very good lesson in humility. The attention to detail was excellent. The instructors were there to teach and not too impress, they showed a lot of patience and understanding. RKC is unbeatable."

Kerry Timko, Strength/Conditioning Coach/PT, Thunderbay, Ontario, Canada

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Trained Canadian Olympic & World Cup Boxers. 1998- Ranked 6th in Navy Seal Super Fitness Challenge. Assisted strength coach — Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings. CSCS since 1987. HBPE, PFLC, Former collegiate — head strength coach. 27 years as fitness professional — over 25,000 trained.

"It was the most intense hands on high volume information and practical workshop I have ever attended. And believe me, I have been in this field for 27 years. And have been to countless seminars and workshops and nothing compares to what you will learn. If you you're an expert in this field, think again! I've got as much education and background as some of the best and I started learning the moment I walked through the door. The instructors were all great. They demonstrated not only their knowledge and expertise, but also were very friendly and approachable. They did not put themselves on a pedestal above the participants."

Thomas Suk, Fulltime College Student, Willowbrook, IL

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Participated in the Honolulu Marathon and many other team and individual endurance events. Training interests lie in grip strength and dead lifting and related movements, aside from kettlebells for general strength and fitness

"The RKC merges balance, strength, agility and endurance in one outstanding and versatile package, truly something on can take home and put into immediate action. The best seminar I have been to. I would recommend it to anyone interested in KB or strength in general.

Shaun Cairns, Director, Johannesburg, South Africa

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Played rugby at club level. Swam for provincial team. Bodybuilding style training background. 4th finish in provincial novice bodybuilding competition.

"Training was tough. Instruction was uncompromising. Professionalism was outstanding. Student's progress was paramount. Very enjoyable and well worth the trip. I have never been exposed to such a vast amount of practical knowledge in such a short space of time. All instructors were willing to assist and share their knowledge with all students at all times."

Christian Goldberg, Shiatsu Practitioner, Boulder, CO

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

High cross-country team, weight training in college for 2 years. 3 seasons rock climbing, cross-country bicycling (2000 mile trip), martial arts: TKD, Kung fu, Goju Ryo, currently practicing Aikido. Yoga/stretching since 1993; rolfing yoga, ashtanga and makko-ho meridian stretches. Kettlebells since 2002, instructor KC Goldberg Taichi and chigong since 1997.

"It was very demanding. It pushed my physical and emotional edge, but gave me the opportunity to learn, experience new aspects of athletics, and meet high quality coaches that I will continue to seek out in my future training. By far the most efficient training method I've learned. Compared to my history of casual coaching, this was the most info I've ever received at a training course. Practical use — very high, for both myself and my future clients. The high quality teachers here are really high quality. The medium quality teachers are probably better with smaller groups and one-on-one, though I learned something form everyone."

Joey Troup, Personal Trainer, Marietta, GA

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

NASM Certified Personal Trainer. ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer. Marital Arts background — Wing Chun, Tang Soo Do, kickboxing and Tae Kwon Do

"This was an incredible experience. The training far exceeded any certification or training I have done in the past.

Lance Long, Fireman, New Palestine, IN

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Former United States Marine, currently a fireman for the city of Indianapolis. Have a background in grappling and various self -

"Overall it was very satisfying, the instructors were top notch and their knowledge on the subject of kettlebells was impressive. Hands down the best."

KC Goldberg, Trainer, M.A. Instructor/Consultant, Boulder, CO

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Undefeated wrestler, 2nd degree black belt Tae Kwon Do, brown belt Ki Aikido, certified trainer, intuitive consultant, Reiki Master Specialist in MA conditioning

"The RKC Certification is by far the best! I received more in one weekend, 3 days then I received in any other course! The quality of instruction was very clear, concise and to the point. All meat and not fat! The knowledge given was of the highest quality. Anyone serious about their training will take this course. I love the intensity!"

Doug Slinker, Fitness Consultant/Strength & Conditioning Coach, Kansas City, MO

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Olympic lifting background. Strongman event training — 2 competitions

"A real eye opener — especially for someone formally trained in other aspects of strength & conditioning. Just when you think you know it all…the Kettlebell Challenge will humble you with new and valuable information. It is clear that Pavel really knows his stuff, so to speak. The level of the instructors is the most impressive of any certification course. Much more intense and "hands on". This course was much more specialized then others I had taken in the past. I liked how the instructors each had their own area of specialization and explain how this type of training can meet various needs of a wide range of athletes/people."

Tige Watson, Paramedic/Firefighter, Albuquerque, NM

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Track, wrestling, personal trainer, soccer coach, wrestling coach, DOE instructor Certified, Co-Developer Wellness and Fitness Program for Albuquerque Fire Department

"The training and expert interaction were awesome, second to none. Each movement was broken down into segments and used. The level of knowledge concerning mobility and joint flexibility was very informative and will lead to some significant changes in my workouts. The RKC has been head and shoulders above any other training. I was challenged, taxed and improved."

Boey Hsan Siung Jonathan, Freelance swimming teacher, Singapore

"At last, a simple, efficient and effective course on the art of strength and strength of art, but not easy, not at all. 100% gold, no bullshit. Everything said is practical and informative. Once in a lifetime experience, finally learning something I like!

Michael Parry, Student, Canberra, Australia

"Amazing. I would fly out again to train with Pavel and the rest of the RKC. I've learnt more in a weekend then I did in years."

Don Stevenson, Fitness Trainer, Sydney, Australia

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

4 yrs. Australian Army, Endurance Mountain bike racing (24hr/12hr), Marital Arts — Japanese swordsmanship, BJJ

"By far the best training course I've ever done. Clear, relevant instruction and an environment that promotes learning. All the instructors were very knowledge in both a general RKC sense and also obviously in their specific field. Pavel's instruction and observations were very sharp and always cut to the cause of difficulties. The RKC course was far more useful then my previous fitness certification (ISSA). Material is clearer, there is more hands on and I feel that Pavel and Dragon Door offer much better support in the long term. Quality and scope of info was just right for a 3-day course.

I had an awesome time! It was well worth the cost and the flight from oversea and I look forward to training with Pavel, the senior RKCs and the other course members in the future."

Rick Huse, Fitness Equipment Sales, Training Consultant, Indianapolis, IN

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

NSCA - CSCS

"My second RKC showed how much the program had advanced and I thought the 1st one was great. The organization, presentations and personal interactions were very impressive. Pavel is amazing to watch, moving from one layer to the next and connecting the dots to form the big pictures. All the instructors followed the same approach and it works."

Shawn Reed, Dicks Clothing and Sporting Goods Store Manager, Oakdale, PA

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

1st Place 2004 GS National 90+kg w/32kg in traditional meet

"For anyone who wants to maximize the results KB's can bring to all aspects of their own training, go to the RKC, become humbled. Nothing compares with this course. It fully prepares you on how to instruct others, how to better your own training, how to develop a business, and how to conduct yourself while representing the RKC. Thank you for the experience. It will always be unforgettable."

Charlie Rivers, Athletic Director, St Louis, MO

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

Ranked Men's USA Volleyball after total hip replacement 3yr. Ultra Marathon Cycling

"Physically demanding weekend. Great education. Unbelievable, a wealth of knowledge. At most workshops 1 or 2 instructors are great with the rest marginal. Here I was very impressed with the quality of all of the instructors."

Roan Kalani Grimm, Student, Lake Geneva, WI

Athletic Achievements, training background or specialty:

20 years various martial arts, (11 years Filipino martial arts). 5 years Marines

"A humbling experience that provided me with great inspiration. Although I was introduced to my weaknesses in KB lifting, I was shown how to correct them. A phenomenally empowering experience that I would not hesitate to recommend. Unparalleled! Aside from the Marines, the most physically and mentally demanding training I've ever had the pleasure to endure. I will be back and I can hardly wait!