IKFF Kettlebell Certification
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I am delighted to offer the International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation (IKFF) CKT1 qualification in the UK.
Unlike many fitness certifications, you cannot buy an IKFF certification and it is never given to you; you must earn it through hard work and commitment to the program. The IKFF leads the way globally in kettlebell training education and it continues to evolve through cutting edge athletic training and conditioning.
The Certified Kettlebell Trainer CKT course standardises safe and effective kettlebell exercise and guides fitness professionals to excellence in the art and science of teaching kettlebells to the fitness-minded and sporting public. The CKT dives deeply into the precise study of kettlebell exercises and provides the student a principled-based approach to sustainable fitness through the mastery of the kettlebell.
The IKFF provides an holistic approach to health, fitness, performance and well-being that is based upon the blending of body and mind and is integrated with the 5 Pillars of the IKFF Kettlebell system:
Kettlebell technique
Performance breathing
Mobility
Flexibility
Mindset
Exercises
- Swing
- Clean
- Press
- Push-press
- Clean and press
- Jerk
- Long cycle clean and jerk
- Snatch
- Squat
- Assistance exercises and drills
Click Here to learn more about what is covered
- The classical kettlebell lifts and their variations.
- Learning how to differentiate between the different types of breathing and knowing why how to apply them is important to safety and efficiency.
- How to properly execute all of the competition lifts involved in Kettlebell Sport.
- How you can still achieve all of your fitness goals despite the challenge of limited time.
- How to design a program for any fitness goal you or your clients may have; strength, endurance, work capacity and mobility.
- Mobility and flexibility work specific to kettlebell training.
- The necessary drills needed to help ensure you and your clients learn all the lifts safely.
- Assistance exercises for competition training. These very unique exercises will take your conditioning and technique to new levels.
- How to dramatically reduce hand fatigue and tears in the snatch.
- Learn what is YOUR best Rack position.
- How kettlebells train your body to effectively manage any type of force encountered in the real world.
- How to create the “blueprint” necessary for achieving mastery in Kettlebell sport.
- Learn how to integrate time based training and volume based training for extraordinary results.
- Why kettlebells make you more resistant to injury.
- Why learning to regulate your tension is a huge must in improving the efficiency of your lifts.
- Why the neutral hand position allows you to avoid the typical ‘pump’ that is normally associated with high-repetition training.
- And much more!
Assessment
The IKFF prides itself on producing coaches that are the gold standard in the industry, thus, our criteria for passing is strict.
Attending and participating alone is not enough to obtain CKT status. You must meet the designated criteria connected to the technical and coaching components of the course.
All CKT Level 1 candidates must pass a stringent assessment in order to successfully complete the requirements and achieve the Level 1 CKT distinction. The appraisal is the performance of all level 1 techniques; swing, clean, press, push press, clean&press, snatch and squat. For all lifts, form is checked to assure effective understanding and performance of the movements. In addition to the technical assessment, all registrants must pass the Level 1 fitness test detailed below. This is simply a test of minimum standards for Level 1 and a building block for continuous progression in abilities, thus the focus is on lighter weights and lower volume with exceptional technique.
For the coaching assessment you will be asked to conduct a 20 minute coaching session on 1 or more techniques with a student.
Men
Hand-hand swing: 20kg x 100: switching hands after each rep is completed.
1 arm clean and press: 20kg x 2 min per hand (4 min set); minimum 8 rpm, 32 reps total non-stop.
Snatch: 20kg x 30/30 with only 1 hand switch, 60 reps non-stop.
Front squat: 20kg x 2 min, 15 rpm, 30 reps non-stop.
Women
Hand-hand swing: 12kg x 100: switching hands after each rep is completed.
1 arm Clean and press: 12kg x 2 min per hand (4 min set); minimum 8 rpm, 32 reps total non-stop.
Snatch: 12kg x 30/30 with only 1 hand switch, 60 reps non-stop.
Front Squat: 12kg x 2 min, min 15 rpm, 30 reps non-stop.
The above is performed one exercise right after the next with no rest or breaks in between exercises.
Women under 45kg can use 8kg and for men under 60kg can use 16kg; men and women over 55 years of age can use 16kg and 8kg respectively.
In the case that a candidate is unable to successfully demonstrate competence in one of more of the Level 1 criteria, the candidate will receive a Certificate of Participation and will need to subsequently demonstrate correction of the criteria or fitness test. There are numerous avenues in order to accomplish this, including attending a review Level 1 course, testing in person with an IKFF regional representative or by providing video evidence of the corrections.
Upon, registration of this IKFF CKT1 certification you will receive:
- Pre-course kettlebell training guide and course overview
- CKT Level 1 Fitness Test Prep: This is a simple training program to ensure that you are prepared for the Fitness Test
- A schedule of the course
Post Certification Benefits
- IKFF CKT high-performance T Shirt
- Numerous kettlebell e-books
- Use of IKFF logos
- Eligible for continued education
- Member of a globally recognised organisation
Pricing
Early bird:
£500 GBP
Existing CKTs less than 3 years:
re-certify for only £150 GBP
Existing CKTs greater than 3 years:
re-certify for only £300 GBP
Alternatively you can book a private 1-2-1 IKFF Certification for £750.
This is a two day 1-2-1 certification, please contact me for further information.
For more information about the IKFF CKT Certification
testimonials
“Five Stars!”
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“Excellent IKFF L1 weekend thanks! Great tutor, great course, highly recommended”
– Mark Johnson, Whole Health Studio, Gainsborough
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“Doing my IKFF CKT Course has broadened my scope of what’s physically possible with a kettlebell”
– Megan Cox, Axe and Dagger Fitness, Coventry
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“Really enjoyed it and learned a lot. So much fine tuning of technique and efficiency of the movements. There is always so much you can learn”
– Ryan Wells, former Royal Marine and owner of Axe and Dagger Fitness, Coventry
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“Thank you to Mike for guiding me through this. If not for his advise, patience and constantly being positive I wouldn’t have managed to finish the fitness test”
– Manoj Krishan Devasudan, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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“Thanks to Mike Eves for running a great course! I’m going to sleep well tonight”
– Darren Veitch, Survival Instructor, Oxford
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“Thanks Mike for teaching all the fine details”
– Barry Andre, founder of the Rotterdam Kettlebell Academy, Netherlands
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“Learnt so much this weekend from Mike, he’s truly a kettlebell master!”
– Pete Galliot, UK BJJ Champion, Guernsey
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“Mike oozed enthusiasm and professionalism from start to finish. His experience to know exactly how to cue me most effectively/efficiently for the most important technical issues without overwhelming, made it clear to me that he is worthy of the ‘master’ title – a term I see far too often abused these days”
– Martin Lowe, Fitness Trainer and Martial Artist, Brooklyn, United States
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“Throughout my CKT weekend, Mike tirelessly took me through the modules, passionately and patiently explaining how to efficiently use a kettlebell. Amazing weekend with a true expert in his field. “
– Stuart Hook, Kettlebell enthusiast, Swindon
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“I thoroughly enjoyed the weekend, it was certainly more of a challenge than I expected, but that’s no bad thing”
– Chris Ashworth, Crossfit Trainer, Halifax
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“Thanks for your excellent coaching, I learnt a lot to reinforce knowledge of kettlebells and not only that, the way you have communicated after the course has also been very helpful with the information you have sent”
– David Popoola, Alphalifting, Birmingham
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“Mike is a very experienced and excellent practitioner and instructor”
– Steve Cotter, IKFF President and Director
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“Mike is one of our very best instructors”
– Ken Blackburn, IKFF International Team Leader, Director of Kettlebell Competitions
Contact Mike:
United Kingdom
Phone: M: 07754 569353