My Kettlebell Experience
Just received an interesting email. The gist of which was concern that I’m not an RKC.
Well, for one thing this is wrong. I’m an RKC.
Because I don’t tend to put much stock in initials, I don’t write them behind my name every time I sign something.
Though it is probably my fault for not making it clear of my experience somewhere on the site. So here it is.
I’ve been training with kettlebells for roughly four years now. First went through the RKC in September 2005. And I served as an Assistant Instructor at the RKC on two separate occasions, with another likely coming up.
Since I’m always interested in expanding my knowledge I am also a certified coach with the AKC. There aren’t too many individuals having gone through both.
If the videos I’ve shown you haven’t proved that I know what I’m doing than perhaps that will.
Now the other part of the email was concern about possibility of injury.
I’ll will be the first to say that kettlebell juggling is more dangerous than just swinging a kettlebell. With the dynamic moves (especially the more advanced ones) there are more chances for things to go wrong.
But it can be safely done. I, for one, have never injured myself with kettlebell juggling in any manner.
You can stick to the more basic moves and progress slowly. If you don’t push the limits too hard or reach for kettlebells that you aren’t in position to catch you’ll be fine.
If you err on the side of using the lighter weights, even if you do find yourself in a less than optimal position you should be able to safely handle it.
But the important thing is that everything is built on top of proper swing dynamics. Something I recently discussed with David Whitley, a Senior RKC. And that interview happens to be one bonus that comes along with the DVD’s.
I hope that alleviates any and all concerns as regarding my experience.
Now onto the fun part.
Just had the shipment of DVD’s come in. And they look good. Can’t help it but I’m a bit proud of the accomplishment. Seems like only yesterday, when it was only an idea in my head.
What that means to you is everything’s just about ready to go. The launch will be this Wednesday at 10 AM (PST) as planned. Less than two days away…
In strength,
Logan Christopher
