CST-KS: CST Instructor Kettlebell Specialist Certification 22/02/09
October 14, 2008 – 3:26 am
Due to the overwhelming interest in kettlebells, the widespread void of coaching effectiveness education available, and the number of aches, pains and injuries associated with inappropriate training technique and protocols, the World Kettlebell Club (WKC) asked me to design performance, breathing, joint mobility and compensatory movement programs to properly energize, prepare and unload tissues for kettlebell lifters.
These programs have been documented for public use in my new DVD series, Scott Sonnon’s Official Kettlebell Foundation - the official programs you need to serve as the foundation to kettlebell lifting. As you’ll see in the DVD course, I included lessons on the most foundational kettlebell exercises as well; plus a basic training protocol progression that will safely allow you to find the results that you want.
The Official Kettlebell Foundation Programs met with such great success and appeal worldwide, that individuals, teams, agencies and clubs have requested instruction. I cannot merely certify people in kettlebell lifting, since these programs derive from an intimate understanding of Circular Strength Training® (CST). They’re taught within the signature “3 Ring” concept of CST, and disected through the 7 Key Components of CST.
The WKC asked me to prepare our instructor cadre to teach these programs, so I’ve established a new kettlebell division for RMAX, and will be conducting the first CST Instructor Kettlebell Specialist Certification on February 22 in Bellingham, Washington. Only returning CST Instructors or trainees of CST Omicron Cadre may register, for the above stated reasons: this is not a separate certification - you must be a CST in order to comprehend the manner in which these skills are assembled and presented in programmatic format.
Registration information can be found HERE.
As a Certified CST-KS, you will be licensed to teach the Official Kettlebell Foundation:
- 5 kettlebell-specific breathing techniques
- 12 foundational kettlebell lifts
- 29 kettlebell-specific joint mobility warm-up program
- 24 kettlebell-specific compensatory yoga cool-down program
- various training protocols and programs for integrating within overall fitness, sports-performance, specific-applications.
RMAX International and the WKC will continue to have independent certification structures. The CST-KS is specifically for CST Instructors, and the programs therein will not be taught in any other organization or licensing structure.
We’ll be rolling out specialization workshops for CSTs in various other equipment you’ve seen featured in TACFIT videos online and in workshops.
Flow Thyself™,
5 Responses to “CST-KS: CST Instructor Kettlebell Specialist Certification 22/02/09”
Scott-
I’ve just watched the Kettlebell Foundation DVDs and was impressed with the attention to detail you gave to each lift. I did have a question about the end goal protocol in the first DVD. If I understood correctly, if one was to pick 3 exercises, with 3-minutes per hand at 5 rounds each, this would amount to 90 total minutes of work (with an additional 30 seconds of rest between each 3 minute round). Is that right?
Thanks,
Brian
By Brian on Oct 20, 2008
I was thinking it might mean pick a different exercise for each day, which would ultimately give you 30 minutes of work, but the DVD didn’t specifically say, which is why I ask. Also wanted to note there were a few very cool drills on the warm-up DVD that I hadn’t seen in your other materials.
Brian
By Brian on Oct 20, 2008
Brian,
Glad you’re loving the series!!
You certainly could train that long if you wanted, but the sets are often decreased as the duration increases, working one’s way to 1 set of 3min/side with 3 exercises and no rest.
Scott
By Scott Sonnon on Oct 20, 2008
Ah, I got you. Thanks.
By Brian on Oct 20, 2008
Here’s the basic progression that has been published on multiple websites:
Pick 3 exercises, with RPM guidelines as given in the Foundation DVD series. Basic is one round of each, Advanced is 2 rounds.
Level 1 1 minute each hand rest 2 minutes
Level 2 1 minute each hand rest 1:30
Level 3 1 minute each hand rest 1 minute
Level 4 1 minute each hand rest 30 seconds
Level 5 1:30 each hand rest 2 minutes
Level 6 1:30 each hand rest 1:30
Level 7 1:30 each hand rest 1 minutes
Level 8 1:30 each hand rest 30 seconds
Level 9 2:00 each hand rest 2 minutes
Level 10 2:00 each hand rest 1:30
Level 11 2:00 each hand rest 1 minutes
Level 12 2:00 each hand rest 30 seconds
Level 13 2:30 each hand rest 2 minutes
Level 14 2:30 each hand rest 1:30
Level 15 2:30 each hand rest 1 minutes
Level 16 2:30 each hand rest 30 seconds
Level 17 3:00 each hand rest 2 minutes
Level 18 3:00 each hand rest 1:30
Level 19 3:00 each hand rest 1 minutes
Level 20 3:00 each hand rest 30 seconds
By Brian Martens on Apr 11, 2009