FACULTY: Steve Cotter
VENUE : ICCR (Indian Council for Cultural Relations)
9A, HO CHI MING SARANI, KOLKATA -17
Certified Kettlebell Teacher (CKT) Level 1 Certification:
The IKFF CKT Level 1 course is perfect for beginning, intermediate and even advanced k-bell
practitioners. You will learn the proper mechanics/alignment, breathing and groove (k-bell
trajectory and position) for all the classical.
The CKT Level 1 course focuses on two high level points:
Mastery of the basics – You will learn all the fundamental kettlebell exercises, several
variations and most importantly, the key physical training principles underlying and associated
with each movement.
Coaching skills – In addition to learning how to take your own fitness to higher levels, you
will learn how to coach others safely and effectively utilizing a process Steve has refined over
several years and thousands of clients.
Exercises covered:
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Swing
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Clean
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Press
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Push Press
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Jerk (taught but not tested on)
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Long Cycle (Clean + Jerk – taught but not tested on)
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Snatch
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Squat
What will you learn at a CKT certification?
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The classical kettlebell lifts and their variations!
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Why learning how to differentiate the different types of breathing and knowing how to
apply them is so important to safety and efficiency
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How to properly execute all of the competition lifts involved in Russian Kettlebell Sport
– swing, snatch, clean, jerk and long cycle (clean + jerk)
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How you can still achieve all of your fitness goals despite the challenge of limited time
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How to design a program for any fitness goal you or your clients may have – strength,
endurance, work capacity, muscle mass, mobility etc.
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Mobility and flexibility work specific to kettlebell training
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The necessary drills needed to help ensure you and your clients learn all the lifts safely
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Assistance exercises for competition training – these very unique exercises will take your
conditioning and technique to new levels
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Why hand position is so critical to performance and elbow safety
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How to to dramatically reduce hand fatigue and tears in the snatch
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Learn what is YOUR best Rack position
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How kettlebells train your body to effectively manage any type of force encountered in the
real world
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How to create the “blueprint” necessary for achieving mastery in Russian Kettlebell sport
Learn how to integrate time based training and volume based training for extraordinary
results
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Why kettlebells make you more resistant to injury
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Why learning to regulate your tension is a huge must in improving the efficiency of your
lifts
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Why the neutral hand position allows you to avoid the typical 'pump' that is normally
associated with high-repetition training. Once the forearm pumps your grip is destroyed
and you can't hold on. So the grip gives out before the cardio system is fully taxed.
Kettlebell allow you to work much longer and train the cardio system to a much greater
degree.
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And much more!
Assessment
The IKFF prides itself on producing coaches that are the gold standard in the industry.
Attending/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.
The assessment is to be the performance of all level 1 techniques (swing, clean, press, push
press, snatch and squat). Jerk is taught in Level 1 because it is an important lift,you will be
taught the lift, but will not be required to test on the Jerk until CKT 2. 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 following Level 1 test. 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.
Men:
Hand-hand Swing: 20kg x 100 – switching hands after each rep is completed 1 arm Clean& 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 Front Squat: 20kg x 2 min, 15 rpm
Women:
Hand-hand Swing: 12kg x 100 – switching hands after each rep is completed 1 arm Clean& 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 Front Squat: 12kg x 2 min, min 15 rpm
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The above is performed one right after the next with no rest or breaks inbetween
exercises.
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Women under 45 kg 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 techniques, the student will receive a Certificate of Participation and will need to
subsequently demonstrate correction of the techniques. 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 corrected techniques.
Upon, registration you will receive:
Pre-Certification E-Manual: This will provide a high level over-view of the course (schedule,
content, preparation tips etc)
CKT Level 1 Course Manual: This will provide detailed information on the exercises, program
design.
Recertification Process
CKT’s are required to update their certification status every three years. This will be based on
calendar year (not the actual date). Thus, if you became a CKT in March 2010, you would need to
be re-certified sometime before the end of 2013.
The goal of the re-certification is straight-forward – continuing education. We are consistently
learning and being exposed to new information. Thus, it’s important our coaches stay abreast of
updates to the CKT program and remain on the cutting edge on what’s happening in the fitness
world.
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