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Interview with Mike Medrano, Pro MMA Fighter and RKC Instructor

December 6, 2013 By Adrienne Leave a Comment

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  I really enjoyed talking with Mike Medrano, a recently certified RKC Instructor who is a pro MMA fighter, and also just an all around very cool guy.  His lifelong interest in lifting and athletics have helped form his unique year round approach to training.  Check out his interview here on DragonDoor.com.  In other news, click over to Instagram and see if you can play … [Read more...] about Interview with Mike Medrano, Pro MMA Fighter and RKC Instructor

Catching Up With Angelo Gala, and gearing up for the 2nd ever PCC Workshop

August 10, 2013 By Adrienne Harvey Leave a Comment

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First of all, I wanted to make sure you had the link for RKC and PCC Team Leader, Angelo Gala's interview that went live today on Dragon Door.  Angelo is a super neat dude.   I first met him a few years ago when he was an assistant on my team as I was attending my first RKC-II Workshop.   Angelo ended up helping me a whole lot, and I was super inspired by his athleticism and … [Read more...] about Catching Up With Angelo Gala, and gearing up for the 2nd ever PCC Workshop

RKC-related interviews by Adrienne Harvey of GiryaGirl.com published Elsewhere

November 6, 2012 By Adrienne Harvey Leave a Comment

I've had some fantastic opportunities to meet some amazing people in the fitness community this year - and these interviews capture the essence of these conversations, dialogs, etc.   I have literally come away from every interview with game changing information.  Hope that you enjoy them too - as they are published around the 'net they'll be cataloged here.   Right now most of … [Read more...] about RKC-related interviews by Adrienne Harvey of GiryaGirl.com published Elsewhere

Interview with Rachel Cosgrove on Dragon Door, and Getting Creative with Outdoor Workouts

September 30, 2012 By Adrienne Leave a Comment

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Rachel Cosgrove recently received the coveted I.D.E.A. Personal Trainer of the year award (2012) and has helped so many people make healthy lifestyle changes.  We had the chance to talk a little on the final day of the San Diego RKC Workshop, where she passed and became an RKC.   She shared some of the recent great success that her team at Results Fitness has had after … [Read more...] about Interview with Rachel Cosgrove on Dragon Door, and Getting Creative with Outdoor Workouts

Some Observations About the Recent Interview with Tom Davin, CEO of 5.11 Tactical, Primal Move, and Flexible Steel

September 17, 2012 By Adrienne Leave a Comment

Really enjoyed interviewing Tom Davin of 5.11 Tactical for Dragon Door a few weeks ago at the San Diego RKC.  One of the things that I noticed right away was Tom's incredible enthusiasm for both what he does professionally and personally within his own life.  This is a pattern I keep seeing in people who are experiencing success in their life and/or business—a genuine … [Read more...] about Some Observations About the Recent Interview with Tom Davin, CEO of 5.11 Tactical, Primal Move, and Flexible Steel

Some catching up again – Paul “Coach” Wade Interview, Beginning Mace Swings

April 19, 2012 By Adrienne Leave a Comment

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I am so honored that Paul "Coach" Wade agreed to an interview for the Dragon Door website - especially considering how big a fan I am of the Convict Conditioning programs and products. SO please check out this interview with Paul "Coach" Wade RIGHT NOW. No matter who you are, or where you are in your training, you'll probably get some helpful hint from Paul. This is real world, … [Read more...] about Some catching up again – Paul “Coach” Wade Interview, Beginning Mace Swings

Tim Shuman, RKCII Interviewed Sunday December 12, 2010

October 30, 2011 By Adrienne Harvey Leave a Comment

Adrienne Harvey, RKC:  So how did you first discover kettlebells? Tim Shuman, RKCII:  I got a flyer from John DuCane. He sent me a flyer saying I can get Enter The Kettlebell and two 16Kilo kettlebells for about $109. And apparently he'd gotten my name off an e-mail list when I was using Pavel's bodyweight books, Power to the People, From Russia with Tough Love, those types of … [Read more...] about Tim Shuman, RKCII Interviewed Sunday December 12, 2010

Mini update – Ageless Body Workshop, Tommy Blom Interview

September 25, 2011 By Adrienne Harvey Leave a Comment

Just a quick update because I need to rest up a little - BUT I wanted to let you all know that Andrea Du Cane's brand new Ageless Body Workshop is FANTASTIC!  Tons of great mobility and flexibility drills that are great for the baby boomer crowd as well as this 34 year old (although sometimes I am the equivalent of two very evil 17 year olds but that's another story).  Anyway - … [Read more...] about Mini update – Ageless Body Workshop, Tommy Blom Interview

Franz Snideman, Senior RKC, Interview – kettlebells, leadership, motivation and more

October 30, 2010 By Adrienne Harvey Leave a Comment

It literally changed the entire cours of my career

Adrienne: I am here today with Franz Snideman, Senior RKC, who was kind enough to take the time to answer a few questions.  Franz, how did you first discover kettlebells? Franz: I first discovered kettlebells through my identical twin brother, named Keats Snideman.  He’s an RKC from Arizona.  I have always been into progressive new stuff in fitness, and in 2002, my brother … [Read more...] about Franz Snideman, Senior RKC, Interview – kettlebells, leadership, motivation and more

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