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It looks like Kettlebells and programming are in the foreground,
so in the near future I will be posting more materials on those topics.

I know some of my friends, correspondents and clients are struggling with a few things on the Turkish Get Up, so we may start there.

Thanks!

-Jason

PS: Don't forget to check out the new poll

Kettlebell Workshop

Kettlebell Workshop

Eric Burdo ( www.richmondbjj.com )(sexiest vegan I know) is going to be hosting a 2 hour workshop at his academy January 31st.

Space is going to be limited; our goal is to present a smaller breadth of material but to explore that material in much greater depth than most coaches/classes.
It is with this in mind that we've decided to call our class a 'Kettlebell 101' workshop, and to focus on the fundamentals.
After all, a house is only as sound as it's foundation.
After completing the workshop, most students should feel confident practicing the techniques on their own in solo training or with a partner. After some review, they will be well prepared to begin training in more advanced techniques later on, as they will have increased their capacities in the basics substantially!

I will post a little more on this soon.

Why Kettlebells for Grapplers?

A lot of people ask me 'why should I use kettlebells?'.
First off; you don't have to.
You could use anything you want.
Most of the movements that are now considered de rigeur in kettlebell lifting (the windmill, the turkish get up or the side press) were all once performed with anything, including but not limited to, the kettlebell.
As Greg Glassman of Crossfit fame says 'the magic is in the movements'.
That being said, here's why I think you should use a kettlebell; the coaches. There are plenty of great coaches out their that don't teach kettlebells. Don't get me wrong. I am not saying that you have to do kettlebells to be good. What I am saying is this; the RKC certification is a pretty rigorous one, and focuses in more detail on a smaller number of skills than any other to which I have been exposed. There aren't many bad RKCs... they simply don't pass the course, which has a pretty high failure rate.

Now that I've got that off my chest... I will say this as well. You could perform most KB moves with a barbell or a dumbbell. The most compelling reason to use the KB at all is because it just works. The off-centered nature of the weight makes it ideal for movements featuring an overhead lockout component... the windmill, TGU and side press again, as well as others such as the snatch and jerk. They are also convenient; they are pretty sturdy, portable and indestructible. Compared to a complete set of dumbbells, or a nice barbell and bumpers, they are pretty affordable as well.

So much for philosophizing about the KBs themselves... what about the movements? Well, my interest is in sports performance, and most specifically grappling. I love Judo, Bjj, wrestling, sambo whatever. I also love training others with the same interest! To that end, my good friend Klint Radwani (Yamasaki jiu jitsu brown belt) and I have compiled a short video pointing out a few ways in which kettlebell lifting is perfectly suited to grapplers in the gi. Check it out!

find this compelling? Come to one of my KB classes.

Some spots left!

6 Week Kettlebells for Beginners

MMA and I will be conducting a 6 week class that meets 4 mornings a week, and a lot of people seem to be wondering just what that entails!

Well, first, the basics...

It's a class for beginning to intermediate students who have little to no experience with kettlebells and even little to no experience with weightlifting/exercise

You won't need a kettlebell of your own, that will be provided for you

you can come anywhere from 2 to 4 times per week

The costs vary a little depending on participation;

12 classes=$150
18 classes=$200
24 classes=$225
(that's anywhere from $9.38 to $12.50 per class)

The class follows a progressive curriculum, ie week one is very basic and fundamental material and week six is refinement of the most advanced techniques of the course

A graduate of the course will be competent in all the major KB lifts, such as;

1. the windmill
2. the Turkish get up
3. the swing
4. the clean
5. the jerk
6. the snatch
7. the russian military press
8. the front squat

and even a few more ( see a video HERE )

and finally, the class will be a combination of theory, technique and practice as well as rigorous exercise to perfect the technique and improve the physical capacity to perform in both kettlebell lifting and in sport!

If you'd like more information or are interested in joining, please contact myself via mail me or call MMA today, as space is limited and classes start next week!

Kettlebell Workshop this Weekend!

Mechanicsville Martial Arts
and
Jason Struck, RKC
will be hosting a 'Kettlebells for Beginners' workshop
this Saturday, May 17th from 9am until 12 noon

I'm afraid it's sold out!

But starting the following Monday (May 19th) we will be beginning
a six week course for beginners in KB lifting as well.
We still have a few spots open for this one!

Please call MMA or e-mail me for more info.
(804)840-2434

Kettlebell Basics one day seminar!

Weekend after next (May 17th) Mechanicsville Martial Arts will be hosting a 3 hour introductory course to KB lifting, taught by me!

See my previous post for more info; HERE

Introduction to Kettlebell Lifting

Coming soon!

RiverCity Physical Culture and Mechanicsville Martial Arts(MMA)
are going to be teaming up to offer a six week course that will instruct
beginners on the core lifts of the RKC system
and prepare them for training on their own or in groups.

We will cover;

• Front Squats
• Russian Military Press
• Jerk
• Clean
• Snatch
• Windmills
• Turkish Get Ups
• a lot more
  

In addition, we will learn accessory and assistance lifts, as well as how to train;
The girevoy sport methods
the 'Hard-Style' methods
training for sport
for strength
for endurance
for fat loss

Prices will be dirt cheap, the facility great and classes will be offered at least 3 times a week!

Unfortunately, in order to ensure the best training for the participants,
we will have to limit enrollment, so space is limited and on a first-come,
first-pay=first served basis.

Click here to for more info about MMA and to sign up!