Following a short (strictly timed) 10 minute break we came back to our places on the unforgiving astroturf and got into 1 of 2 approved "learning positions" (yes, I know how this sounds, but there's a logic to it - neither of these put the body into flexion, and can help stretch in a gentle way, the one most of us chose had us on our bellies in something similar to a "cobra" … [Read more...] about RKC Orlando 2010 Recap Part Four: Friday part 3
Pavel Tsatsouline
RKC Orlando 2010 Recap Part Three: Friday part 2
After the snatch test, we took a short break (literally, breaks would be approx 10 minutes and DON'T even think about being late....) Everyone assembled back into the main building and gathered around since Pavel himself was going to give a demonstration on the Goblet Squat. Not one of the actual "RKC 6" exercises, but still a VERY powerful and accessible … [Read more...] about RKC Orlando 2010 Recap Part Three: Friday part 2
Why Dragon Door? Why all this stuff works for me….
Yesterday, after tweeting about working on my CK-FMS case study (**Update! I am CK-FMS certified!!!!!), someone remarked that "wow, you're really drinking that koolaid." My wacky personality responded that I was also taking baths in it and asked if my skin had turned a funny color yet. Pretty sure the intended outcome of the exchange was not to inspire me to poke fun at … [Read more...] about Why Dragon Door? Why all this stuff works for me….
The First EVER Dragon Door Bodyweight Workshop
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! Due to overwhelming response, Dragon Door has decided to offer the Bodyweight Workshop again this coming August! Can't tell you how elated I was to find out that Dragon Door was offering this workshop - next to kettlebell training, bodyweight training is my other favorite way to train. Since discovering Convict Conditioning and Naked … [Read more...] about The First EVER Dragon Door Bodyweight Workshop
Super Joints: Russian Longevity Secrets for Pain Free Movement, Maximum Mobility & Flexible Strength
I was house/dog sitting for a friend of mine and noticed that he had one of the earlier DVD releases from Dragon Door, Super Joints. I hadn't seen it in a while, and since the joint mobility warm up that I lead my kettlebell classes through is largely derived from the exercises Pavel introduces on that DVD, it was certainly worth yet another viewing. Really good stuff on this … [Read more...] about Super Joints: Russian Longevity Secrets for Pain Free Movement, Maximum Mobility & Flexible Strength
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
