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

Crossfit Overhead Squat Benchmark

Still making good progress in my OHS, but not at quite the same pace!

Tested my max at 135lbs, got ten reps. I think I can bump this to about 16-18 in 2 weeks. We'll see.

When I retest, I'll have to shoot another video!

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!

Kettlebell Workshop Mechanicsville, VA

Mechanicsville Martial Arts
Richmond's Yamasaki Jiu Jitsu affiliate
will be hosting a one day introduction to kettlebell lifting seminar on
May 17th
from 9am until 12 noon at their school,
located near the intersection of Mechanicsville Turnpike and I 295

more info about MMA

as instructed by me, Jason Struck, RKC

cost of attendance will be $20,
and is limited to the first 15 participants to sign up.
Call Klint or Mike ( (804) 840-2434 ) to reserve your spot today!

Do Win Shoe Review

Guess what came in the MAIL TODAY!!!

I was pretty excited, I have been really itchin to go hit some olympic lifts in my new shoes....

here's the story- click here to see the previous post

I got the first half of my order on monday, all of 2 business days after I ordered them. The shoes were not included, they didn't arrive until Thursday, or 5 business days after I placed my order. I am not certain why, but the shoes had to be shipped separately.

First impressions?

• style-pretty cool for O lifting shoes (kind of like retro Saucony)
• fits my foot pretty nicely
• I ordered according to my usual French size (44), but I ordered one size smaller (43) as that is what everyone says you're supposed to do. It worked out perfect, they fit like a glove!
• Not super breathable, but I have tried on a few others (suede) that where like spending a summer day in a rubber coffin. After wearing them for a while, I have to say; Not as breathable or light as the Nike Free, (duh) but pretty damn comfy!
  
• The heel is actually pretty understated. It's shorter than last year's Do Win, which is fine by me, because like so many other Crossfitting jerks, I have been doing most of my O lifts in Nike Free's. I wasn't ready to start wearing stilettos.