Kettlebell Instructor certifications & Kettlebells workshops
Kettlebells South Africa now offers certifications authorised/recognised by Steve Cotter & the IKFF.
Information about international certifications is available here
With the exception of the Level 0 KB user, the focus of each of the courses is “train-the-trainer”.
Teaching is not specifically aimed at correcting the techniques of the trainers. The focus is on HOW to teach, what to look for (problems & troubleshooting), what to focus on & how to fix problems(corrective techniques). If you'd like to get involved in teaching kettlebells... Contact us
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Level
Description
Cost (Rand)
Equivalent Cost (USD)
Approximate Duration
0
User
R 875.00
$120
4 hours
1
KSI-1
R 1,800.00
$220
15 hours
2
KSI-2
R 1,800.00
$220
15 hours
3
Pre-Cert
$350 (unconfirmed)
4
CKT
$1295
2 days
RKC $2595 + travel costs 3 days AKC $997 + travel costs 2 days
Please note: R/$ exchange rate subject to fluctuation. Converted figures are for illustration purposes only.
KBSA Level 0
This is merely a certificate of attendance aimed at a student who wishes to learn how to do various techniques for themselves. Aimed at beginners or people who plan to train alone, or as an introduction to kettlebells before joining a group class. It does not give them any “qualification”. If you have a gym or group of people who'd like to experience this unique form of training & fitness that gets results... Contact us
KBSA Level 1 (KSI-1: Kettlebell Basics – Instructor Level 1)
In my opinion, there are four basic/essential lifts that all beginners must master before they move on to more advanced techniques.
These are:
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swing
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clean
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press (basic/strict)
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snatch
KBSA Level 2 (KSI-2: Advanced Kettlebells – Instructor Level 2)
More advanced techniques to add to level 1.
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advanced press (chair press,push press,side press,bent press etc)
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jerk (O.A.J & jerk proper)
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squat (goblet, double KB, overhead)
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windmill
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TGU (all 3 variations)
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abdominal exercises
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pistol
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H2H/juggling basics
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Body weight exercises etc
Prerequisite=KSI-1
KBSA Level 3
Pre-Certification – preparatory course for people who are about to do the KBSA Level 4/CKT 1 course. Curriculum etc. determined by IKFF.
KBSA Level 4 (equivalent of - for comparison)
Full CKT1 certification by Steve Cotter – curriculum etc. determined by IKFF.
CKT/RKC/WKC/AKC programmes are not determined by KBSA