Success Stories

How a self-styled “corporate thug” restored his wrecked body with kettlebells —and became a force for change in worlds as disparate as Camp Pendleton and the hallowed halls of Western medicine…

By Adrienne Harvey, RKC II

Dragon Door interviews Senior RKC, Mark Toomey

Oct 07, 2011 10:00 PM

Dragon Door: Mark Toomey, Sr. RKC – how did you find the RKC? Mark Toomey: I found the RKC through Qigong with John Du Cane. In the latter part of my 40’s I had a corporate gig: internal security and executive protection. But had a completely dysfunctional body. I had been a typical gym rat, wore the wrist wrap gloves for bicep day - which was every other day. I was hurting, in constant pain. Someone suggested I learn Qigong, I did a search and found Dragon Door. That's when I saw these...

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How a Leading Krav Maga Instructor used RKC and Kettlebells to Excel as a Fighter

By Adrienne Harvey, RKC II

Dragon Door interviews RKC Team Leader, Tommy Blom

Sep 27, 2011 12:00 AM

“I've never seen such big changes in physical development as I have got with kettlebells.”

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How an injury-devastated weakling — who needed his wife's help to walk across the room — gained a complete recovery into full-performance strength

Steve Freides on Recovering from Back Injury and Mastering Your Own Body—Using Kettlebells Plus Pavel's Strength and Flexibility Methods

Jan 18, 2011 04:34 PM

A kettlebell success story interview with Steve Freides

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Why a high school PE instructor and champion weightlifter loves kettlebells: "My goal is kettlebells in every high school."

Coach Mike Burgener: "My Goal Is Kettlebells in Every High School."

Jan 18, 2011 04:30 PM

A kettlebell success story interview with Coach Mike Burgener

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Team Denmark ELITE Center's strength and conditioning coach for swimming discusses how he and his athletes have benefited from Pavel's strength concepts — and how kettlebells have improved their performance

A kettlebell success story interview with Kenneth Jay

Jan 18, 2011 04:28 PM

A kettlebell success story interview with Kenneth Jay

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On the road again: how "the rockstar's trucker" maintains dynamic strength and beats the long-haul blues with a steady mix of kettlebell grooves

Truckin' with Rock Stars and Kettlebells

Jan 18, 2011 04:27 PM

A kettlebell success story interview with Paul Arnold

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How a weak, deskbound computer jockey transformed into an elite kettlebell strength athlete

Rob Lawrence discusses success with Russian Kettlebell Strength Training

Jan 18, 2011 04:26 PM

A kettlebell success story interview with Rob Lawrence

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How a self-defense combat specialist uses kettlebell training for strength and explosive power

Tim Larkin Discusses the Benefits and Applications of Russian Kettlebells

Jan 18, 2011 04:24 PM

A kettlebell success story interview with Tim Larkin

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How a retired South African police officer has lost fat and gained strength with kettlebells

A kettlebell success story interview with Albie Wentzel

Jan 18, 2011 04:22 PM

A kettlebell success story interview with Albie Wentzel

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How a professional boxer has gained a sharper edge with kettlebell training for strength and conditioning

Professional boxer Shaun 'Big Trouble' Creegan of Plainville, MA on working out with kettlebellsand following the Warrior Diet

Jan 18, 2011 04:21 PM

A kettlebell success story interview with Shaun Creegan

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