It was such a great feeling knowing that 90% of the people I invited to participate as "victims" for the teaching test portion of the Orlando RKC showed up - but what I didn't know is that many of them stuck around to watch the grueling conclusion... the dreaded oft-talked-about-in-hushed-tones GRAD WORKOUT. This workout must be completed in order to become an RKC - even if … [Read more...] about End of Orlando RKC – Sunday Part Three – The Love of Friends, Heavy Shadows, Victory, Resolve.
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A Much Needed Recharge, Technique Testing & a Gifted ‘Beginner’s’ ‘Sexy Exercise’ – Sunday Part 2
Sunday at the Disney Wide World of Sports Pavilion thankfully began with another much needed Qigong Morning Recharge session - which unfortunately seemed all too short. ...Could easily be talked into attending a certification workshop for this as well - (HINT HINT, DRAGON DOOR). Afterwards we reassembled into our teams for one final practice of the … [Read more...] about A Much Needed Recharge, Technique Testing & a Gifted ‘Beginner’s’ ‘Sexy Exercise’ – Sunday Part 2
Sunday started a little easier…. in some ways (Orlando RKC Recap Sunday Part 1)
**Picking up where we left off a long long time ago recounting the Saturday night. I have been hesitant to write the Sunday recaps for several reasons - 1. Felt like if I finished them, then somehow that would make it "over" - but now that the RKC2 looms brightly on the horizon of next month that is no longer a concern at all! 2. It gets emotional and a little … [Read more...] about Sunday started a little easier…. in some ways (Orlando RKC Recap Sunday Part 1)
Orlando RKC 2010 Full Recap Video! See if you recognize anyone!
Recognize anyone at 0:36 doing one hand swings? It was fun, it was challenging, I don't remember her asking me all those questions...? What do you think - could you do it? Are you ready for a challenge? … [Read more...] about Orlando RKC 2010 Full Recap Video! See if you recognize anyone!
Dragon Door TV features video highlights from the Orlando RKC!
Look for me at 0:36 doing one handed kettlebell swings! … [Read more...] about Dragon Door TV features video highlights from the Orlando RKC!
Kettlebell Snatch, VO2 Max Protocol, Guacamole, Steak and Passing Out Face Down (RKC Saturday Part 3)
Fresh, or fresh enough back from another break, we were introduced (or rather re-introduced, since most everyone had prepared for the initial RKC snatch test) to the kettlebell snatch by RKC Team Leader Franz Snideman. The snatch is often referred to in the RKC as the "Czar of the kettlebell lifts" - mainly because practicing this intense exercise can lead to amazing strength … [Read more...] about Kettlebell Snatch, VO2 Max Protocol, Guacamole, Steak and Passing Out Face Down (RKC Saturday Part 3)
Presses, Pull ups, Squats and the fun of going heavier… (Saturday Part 2) Orlando RKC Recap
Following yet another strictly timed and much needed break, we came back to learn about the Press as introduced and taught by RKC Team Leader Cortez Hull. The proper performance of a kettlebell military press is highly dependent on the quality of the clean used to get the kettlebell to the pressing (rack) position - so it was obvious as to why we had learned the clean first. … [Read more...] about Presses, Pull ups, Squats and the fun of going heavier… (Saturday Part 2) Orlando RKC Recap
Franz Snideman, Senior RKC, Interview – kettlebells, leadership, motivation and more
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
