UPCOMING SEMINAR - RKC Kettlebell Training; Principles and Methods

Mark Reifkind, Sr. RKC
Saturday, February 23, 2008
9:00am-5:00 pm, Menlo Park AXIS
550 Ravenswood Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Mark Reifkind, Sr. RKC has been a competitive athlete, coach, and student of physical culture for the last 34 years. A former national level gymnast, he has trained Olympic gymnasts, was the Head Coach for Team USA in powerlifting, and has written for Milo, Ironman, and Muscle Mag International. A masters level rated powerlifter, he now focuses his training on the kettlebell and the depth of its applications.

Mark is the owner operator of Girya Kettlebell Training, the first studio in the country to use the kettlebell as its primary method of conditioning. Palo Alto, CA based Girya offers private and semi-private instruction and classes as well as specific workshops, seminars and instruction for the Mixed Martial Artist. Visit www.giryastrength.com

He is the author of the DVD Restoring Lost Physical Function.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
This Kettlebell Training workshop will be a detailed and intense exploration of the basic kettlebell movements, principles, remedial drills and corrections used at the RKC certification course.

The movements are: kettlebell swings, cleans, press, snatch and front squat. The swing will be divided into two handed swings, one arm swing and hand to hand transfer swing.

Training theory, methods and program design will also be addressed. Safety issues, contraindications and orthopedic concerns will also be discussed.

SCHEDULE

8:30 - 9:00 am: Check-in and Registration

9:00 - 9:30 am: Introduction to Kettlebell Training, Mark's back ground and experience with kettlebells, safety issues, contraindications and orthopedic concerns.

9:30 -11:30 am: Kettlebell swing progressions, remedial drills and corrections

11:30 -noon: Ballistic training concepts and principles

12 - 12:45 pm  - LUNCH (will be provided)

12:45 - 1:30 pm  - Turkish get up progressions, remedial drills and corrections

1:30 - 2:30 pm  - Snatch progressions, remedial drills and corrections

2:30 - 2:45 pm  - BREAK

2:45 - 3:45 pm  -  Kettlebell clean and press progressions, remedial drills and corrections

3:45 - 4:15 pm  -  Kettlebell front squat progressions, remedial drills and corrections

4:15 - 5:00 pm  - Program design and open discussion/questions.

COST
$125.00. Lunch will be provided. Discounts: AXIS full or part-time employees - FREE. AXIS Trainers' Club Members - $100.

CANCELLATION POLICY
We are able to offer a 50% refund if notified by Feb. 8th.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

NATA BOC - 7 contact hours
NSCA - .7 CECs
NASM - .7 CECs
NCSF - 3.5 CECs

Please let us know if you are seeking CEU credit for this event, and bring your certificate number(s) on the day of the event to expedite processing.

TO REGISTER

Step 1: Fill out the pre-registration form here.
Step 2: Send in your seminar payment. Click here for instructions.

**Please note that your registration is not complete and your space is not guaranteed until we receive payment. There are only 40 spaces available for this event, so register early to guarantee a seat.