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Are Kettlebell Certifications Too Expensive?

In June of 2009 I attended the RKC (Russian Kettlebell Challenge) certification in St. Paul, Minnesota. I am a librarian, not a personal trainer. I went for personal reasons–read: I thought I would have a lot of fun. That turned out to be true. I enjoyed the three days quite a bit, but I was [...]

November 4, 2010 READ MORE →

(Non) SCANDAL! RKC Banished From Dragon Door! An Interview With Chong Li From Bloodsport!!! Tons Of Exclamation Points!!!!!!!

I was crying into my pillow when the door exploded. Who should walk in but Chong Li? He grabbed me by the hair and dragged me into the kitchen, where he informed me that we were about to have an interview. He threw me in a chair, slapped my face and said: Chong Li: No [...]

May 24, 2010 READ MORE →

Three Things I Learned At The RKC Certification

It was a wonderful, brutal weekend at the Russian Kettlebell Certification in St. Paul. I learned way too much to about coherently in a blog post, so some of these lessons will be dribbling out over the rest of the year on World’s Strongest Librarian. For now: here are three things I learned that have [...]

June 15, 2009 READ MORE →

Reasons To Love Kettlebells: The Bond

I get asked every day what I am training for. “For me.” “Why?” “Because I can.  Because I don’t know how not to.  Because I need it.” “But for what event?  Is there a competition?” “Just me.  It’s just for me.”

June 10, 2009 READ MORE →