Description
Functional Kettlebell Training Certification
WHY KETTLEBELLS?
The Kettlebell is an amazing piece of equipment that can be both the best tool for introducing loading to our fundamental movement patterns, or uniquely suited to progressing those basic exercises into more dynamic and challenging progressions. As such the kettlebell has earned a large contingency of ardent fans, sometimes comically referred to as kettlebell cultists. Their enthusiasm is not misplaced, but often times it is unfortunately displayed in a gatekeeping or dogmatic manner that actually keeps people away from using and enjoying the kettlebell and it’s benefits.
The FKT Certification will stand out from other KB certifications in the industry because our only focus is that the tools and knowledge you gain with us are immediately applicable to as many of your clients as possible. We are not interested in having overly strict and unnecessary standards which are not required to deliver exceptional results. At the other end of the spectrum we are not overly interested in excessively complex movements, complexes or flows which can look, feel and be great, but are realistically rather difficult to implement with our standard clients.
The FKT course will coach you through kettlebell exercises, many progressions of those exercises, complexes/flows/combination drills and a very practical section of “integrating KB training into a multi-tool and multi-disciplinary approach to health promoting fitness, strength and conditioning”.
When you take this course we do NOT expect you to only train with kettlebells! But we are certain you’ll want to start using them as a staple in your complete programs.
THE CURRICULUM
The FKT course will break out the exercises under our 6-foundational movement patterns:
SQUAT | HINGE | LUNGE | PUSH | PULL | CARRY
Within each pattern there will be MANY variations. We recognize that you and your clients don’t just desire variety, but they actually need variety.
Here is a reality, many people who specialize in the kettlebell want to act as though being able to effectively teach a client how to do the drills is difficult. The truth is that it is NOT difficult to introduce new exercise to your clients. We will not be spending multiple hours on one single exercise variation! We generally are able to introduce a new exercise to our clients in minutes, so why would it be needed to take 3+ hours to learn how to teach that exercise?! Instead we will ensure you can perform the fundamentals very well, teach them very well, and then we will learn how to progress them intelligently to produce novel adaptations and gains while keeping your clientele excited with your programs.
Each pattern will be taught with this framework…
| FUNDAMENTALS | PROGRESSIONS |
| BE ABLE | BE ATHLETIC |
| Strength Focus | Power, Coordination, and Rotation Focus |
| Strongest Bases of Support | Challenged Base of Support |
| Single Drills | Single and Combo Drills |
You’ll learn the kettlebell basics such as swings, cleans, snatches, windmills, and the turkish getup, OF COURSE. However, we will also discuss when and how to implement those and how they may have utility limitations with many clients.
You’ll learn many variations in the squat, push, hinge and pull patterns. You’ll also learn over a dozen unique kettlebell swing variations. You’ll learn many dynamic lunge+ clean/snatch variations. And the course will end with learning the ins and outs of successful kettlebell complexes and flows.
| COMPLEXES / FLOWS |
| BE ADAPTABLE |
| Endurance Focus (expression) |
| Moving or Challenged Base of Support |
| Successive drills strung together or for reps |
MAXIMIZING YOUR TIME INVESTMENT
If you are an exercise professional you most likely already know how to do the fundamentals, so we don’t feel it is needed to spend lots of time covering what is most likely already something you are quite proficient in our limited time together. Rather, we will send you the instructional videos for the basic patterns using a kb.
You will be sent video lessons on the deadlift, squat, kb swing, kb clean and kb press upon sign up. This will be delivered on a private group for the certification where you will also be able to get form checks prior to the event.
We provide basic prep instructions for you upon signup. If you’d like more detailed plans, just ask!
You get personal video coaching for 6 weeks leading up to the event. This is optional but HIGHLY recommended. NO OTHER COURSE DELIVERS THIS.
Practicing ahead of time will also allow you to improve your basic technique so that you can more effectively practice new variations during the certification event.
| SURVEY: If you are willing, we’d love to get your testimonial here, or any other feedback please! |
| This is the most comprehensive well thought out training program than I have ever participated in. It is worth every penny. I would recommend it to any trainer looking for ways to meet multiple clients needs beyond basic barbell strength training. Sign up. |
| I highly recommend FKT certification. I have been in the personal training for 19 years and only the past 10 years have been incorporating kettlebells. Sure I knew basic movements and how to coach them. But it was great to hear the PPSC staff teach their style and technique, especially Clif with his experience and expertise. It made me practice and get familiar with the different ways handling kettlebells, and how to use them as a tool to teach movement patterns to my clients. It was the most rewarding and fun certification seminar I’ve been a part of. |
| Hands down one of the best courses as far as simple detail is concerned. The ramp up program was so beneficial and the video feedback was so helpful. I learned so much throughout the entire ramp on and actual weekend course. My kb confidence is glowing ???? |
| I’ve been lifting weights in many forms for 25 years & personal training for 18 years. Having taken multiple continuing education courses-PPSC is THE BEST! The energy & information provided by the coaches is functional & useful for fitness professionals. You can’t learn this stuff from books! It’s a fun atmosphere that also teaches foundations to build from-even if you’ve been in the fitness industry for a long time. I appreciate the knowledge bombs I’ve been lucky enough to learn from PPSC. I have been playing & working with kettlebells for 20 years & 10/10 would recommend anyone interested in pushing themselves should absolutely take this course! |
| This certification really opened my eyes when it came to Kettlebell training. I did not realize how dynamic and fun it is to train with Kettlebells. Cliff did a great job of progressing the program and engaging with the group leading up to the weekend. |
| This was an absolutely phenomenal certification course. The on ramp program and coaching added so much value. The quality of Clifton’s knowledge, delivery, and engaging style kept it interesting and fun. And the top notch assistant coaches rounded out a top notch event. I highly recommend this certification, especially for people looking to use kettlebells to improve their athleticism and not be bogged down with a dogmatic approach. |
DO NOT HESITATE AS THIS SPECIAL EVENT WILL SELL OUT EXTREMELY FAST DUE TO HIGH DEMAND IN NYC
