Wg-Fit offer a series of Kettlebell Lifting Workshops, each level building on the next to take a person from absolute novice to competent practitioner, or even Instructor level.
Workshops will be run throughout the year at Wild Geese HQ or you may book a workshop at your own gym or facility.
Aside from the workshops laid out below, we can offer bespoke training tailored to you and your groups particular needs.
· Level 1 – White – Swing, Squat, Press, Power Breathing
This is the absolute basic level, no knowledge of weight training is assumed before taking this workshop so it is open to absolute beginners. More experienced lifters can use this workshop to review technique and pick up on the teaching cues necessary to train an absolute beginner.
Next Level 1 Workshops:
16th Oct – Wild Geese HQ 10am-12pm
13 Nov – Wild Geese HQ 11-1pm
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· Level 2 – Blue – One Hand Swing, Clean, Push Press & Turkish Get Up
Building on Level One you will see advancements on the techniques previously learned as well as taking in two new drills, the Clean and the Turkish Get Up. While having done the level one (White) is not strictly necessary, novice lifters may struggle without it. Again, the focus is on detail and ensuring participants leave with a thorough understanding of the content.
Next Level 2 Workshops:
16th Oct – Wild Geese HQ 12 – 2pm
13 Nov – Wild Geese HQ 1.30-4pm
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· Level 3 – Purple – Jerks, Snatch, Long Cycle, Anatomical Breathing & Timed Sets
These are the classical lifts which differentiate Kettlebell lifting from other forms of strength training. A Level 3 (Purple) participant will need to have either a background in strength training, and will have done the Level 2 (Blue) workshop. This is not open to novices.
Next Level 3 Workshops:
16th Oct – Wild Geese HQ 2 – 4pm
4 Dec – Wild Geese HQ 11-1pm
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· Level 4 – Brown – Doubles
This level is a recap of previous information, and as such is only open to those who have experience, ideally having completed all previous levels. For the Level 4 (Brown) participants will review the basic strength and conditioning lifts of levels 1 & 2 as well as the classic lifts of level 3, only using a pair of bells. A greater focus will be given to the Classic lifts as these are the more technical and are the most difficult to master. It is recommended that potential instructor revisit this Level more than once.
Next Level 4 Workshops:
4 Dec – Wild Geese HQ 1.30-4pm
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· Level 5 – Black
This level is still under construction. The simple reason is that while there is plenty more to teach, this is the final stage before a participant can apply for the instructor certification. During the Level 5 (Black) workshop I expect participants to be interactive, arriving to the workshop with questions, as well as learning variations on past drills. I am resisting the idea of setting a defined syllabus for this level, preferring instead to have a rough plan that can bend and flex according to the gathered participants.
Next Level 5 Workshops:
TBA
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Upon completion of Levels 1 – 4 a participant will have all the tools in their arsenal to build any Kettlebell training program, they should have a deep understanding on each and every lift covered as well as the desired result of performing that lift.
Level 5 is the equivalent of the Martial Arts Black Belt. In other words it shows that the Lifter has a mastery of the basics, now is the time for them to go out and find their own way in the world of Kettlebell lifting. This could be instructing, competing in Girevoy Sport or turning to shows or strength, the choice is in the hands of the participant.
One thing that will remain consistent is that each participant must show constant improvement, if they attend a level 4, but can’t do techniques from a level 2, they will fail.
Instructor Certification
If becoming an instructor is on the cards then this is what you will have to do:
You will have reached the Level 5 or “Black Bell” status, so you ought to know the basics inside out, yet always be looking to build on what you know and deepen your understanding. It is now you may apply to become an instructor.
This is will be a two part exam.
1) You will be invited to teach either two of my regular classes or either a level 1 or level 2 workshop.
Your performance here will be monitored closely, your ability to guide the students, pick up and correct errors and keep everyone involved motivated to perform.
2) You will be spot quizzed, asked about program development, mobility, assistance work, breathing techniques and more. This quiz will be changed on an irregular basis, but the knowledge and understanding required to pass it wont.
If you have survived this far, and demonstrated the attitude and aptitude required to teach, you will be granted the status of Wild Geese Kettlebell Coach.
But do not rest on your laurels, as you will be using our name and we expect a minimum standard of quality to be maintained, failure to do so will result in your title being removed.
All in all, I expect very few to take the challenge of becoming a Wild Geese Kettlebell Coach, and even fewer to pass it.
Most prospective instructors preferring to take a much easier route of a mere weekend course complete with a guaranteed pass.
Taking the Wild Geese certification comes with no such guarantee. We will fail you if you don’t meet the standard.
If you wish to apply for the Kettlebell Instructor Certification, please Contact us, 99.9% of you needn’t bother.
