My story
MY STORY
Kettlebell and Physical Culture Coach
“Making exercise a joy, a skill and an expression of my passion for being alive”
I have a passion and a long-term holistic approach to fitness, incorporating skill based full-body exercise and restoration practices. During the 1980s I competed in Judo to a high level and I represented my county at U21. In the summer of 1988 I trained with the British Olympic Judo Squad in their preparation for Olympic Games in South Korea.
Today, at the age of 56, I am fitter and stronger than I was over 35 years ago, I have unstoppable energy and I am showing no signs of slowing.
In 2018, I took a sabbatical and walked the awe-inspiring 630 mile South West Coast Path, with no rest days and camping the whole way. It was a life changing experience and an incredible, emotional and spiritual adventure.
MY TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
“Train and practice the fundamentals; too much variety creates an illusion of progress, so keep it simple, focus on technical proficiency and understand that you are in it for the long haul, so do it for the love and for the joy.
Accreditations
and experience
- England’s first IKFF Master Kettlebell Trainer; mentored by World kettlebell expert Steve Cotter
- Coaching kettlebells since 2010
- NASM Certified Natural Fitness Trainer; certified by NBA Strength Coach Jon Hinds
- Kettlebell sport athlete; 2017 English Open Pentathlon bronze medallist
- Indian club trainer with the Indian Club Swinging Teaching Institute
- Program designing with progressions to all levels
- 40 years of coaching experience
- QCF Accredited First Aider Level 3
KEY SKILLS
- Kettlebell training and coaching
- IKFF Kettlebell Certification
- Indian Clubs
- Persian Meels
- Indian Jori Clubs
- Indian Gada (Mace)
- Handstands and headstands
- Shena board push-ups
- Yoga for alignment and restoration
- QiGong for ‘life energy cultivation’
Delivered with energy enthusiasm & passion
I live in the village of Lower Quinton just outside Stratford upon Avon with my wife and two sons. I have a gorgeous pedigree British Short-hair cat called Maddie, who often makes impromptu appearances during training and practice sessions.
testimonials
“Five Stars!”
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“I’m very impressed with your skill level and I love your positive attitude. Keep smiling and keep being awesome my friend!”
– Steve Cotter, President of the International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation
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“Mike is a great trainer and I’ve learnt a lot from just one session”
– Anthony Claxton, Blackpool
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“The boredom of the treadmill and weight machines finally took their toll. I was on the look for something new, something ‘old’ school and a good teacher. I found both. Kettlebells and Mike Eves. Training is always fun with Mike. He emphasises the importance of being fluid and efficient with movement as the key to performance and to get the most out of your workouts. The good news is you don’t have to spend hours in the gym, a kettlebell and the great outdoors is all you need to ‘train smart’. Mike’s training methods focus on the fundamental kettlebell lifts and these are the centrepiece of the workouts he has tailored for me with a few bodyweight exercises thrown in. In 12 months, I am stronger, healthier and I feel more energetic than ever before. Mike has a wealth of knowledge and I’m constantly learning. If you’re looking for real results, get some kettlebells and Mike is your man”
– Onkar Singh, Birmingham
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“If you want energy, vitality, fitness and positivity then Mike’s your man. We’ve trained with Mike for over two years and couldn’t recommend him highly enough; you’ll learn new skills, get or keep fit, work hard but most of all you’ll have fun”
– Keith and Jean Griffiths, Evesham
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“He is worthy of the ‘Master’ title”