Kettle Knights Podcast

In this episode, Gregory answers questions from our Ask Me Anything Format on YouTube.  This episode aired in February 22. Watch it here -> https://youtu.be/GxjdI21mphs 

Jeronimo Milo is a physical culturist, Coach and kettlebell historian, who has pioneered the use of kettlebells in his home country Argentina. He has conducted more than 10 international teacher visits, certifications and trainings on behalf of KBLA in Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and many more. He uncovered the true origins of the kettlebells thanks to his extensive research; collecting most of the texts, publications, photos, and stories dedicated to the kettlebell over the last 300 years. Jeronimo Milo's book "Kettlebell's Secret Files": https://jeronimomilo.com.ar/tienda/videos/kettlebell-secret-files/ ___ Time Stamp 00:00 Jeronimo’s Quest For Truth 07:00 Bringing Kettlebells To Latin America 22:00 Jeronimo’s Initial Response To Lebe Stark 28:00 Origins Of Kettlebells Part I - The Tool 38:50 Origins Of Kettlebells Part II - The Training 1:04:30 The Origins Of The Turkish Get Up 1:31:45 Leading The Horse To The Water 1:35:45 Jeronimo Milo Joins The Kettlebell Avengers

This is the second installment of our "Kettlebell Avengers" session where we have conversations with powerful experts from the kettlebell sphere. Today's guests include Louka Kurcer (CA), Shawn Mozen (CA) & Steve Cotter (USA). ___ Time Stamp 00:00 How Leaders Start Their New Year 14:42 Lockdown Measures In Canada 34:50 The Scarcity Mindset In Kettlebells & Fitness 57:00 Unity Beats Scarcity 1:09:10 How The Kettlebell Manages To Touch All Bases 1:26:00 The AGT Method 1:41:46 Hybrid Style Master Class

Maverick's Fieldhouse is a SFG I & II certfied kettlebell coach who specializes in heavy kettlebell training. His insights share a different perspective on what it truly means to build strength with kettlebells. TIME STAMP 00:00 Maverick’s History 07:25 How To Acquire Brute Strength 13:10 Different Layers Of The Basics 25:25 Instability, GPP & Kettlebells 32:30 Walk The Walk 38:00 Strength: Genetics VS. Training 46:00 The Best Tool To Build Strength

Brittany van Schravendijk discovered Kettlebell Sport in 2011 and has since obtained her Master of Sport in 24kg Long Cycle, 24kg Snatch, 2x24kg Long Cycle, 2x20kg Triathlon, 20kg Snatch, 2x20kg Biathlon, and 16kg Snatch Half Marathon. Time Stamp 00:00 Brittany’s History With Kettlebells 05:20 Exposure To Kettlebell Sport & Hardstyle 11:00 The Hybrid Mentality 13:45 Missing Out On Different Modalities 15:30 Optimal Health & Imbalances 21:16 Balancing Things Out With Different Training Modalities 25:00 Athlete Burnout - The Problem With Lifting Too Heavy For Too Long 28:30 Chasing The Burn 32:51 The Russian Swing 35:20 Shear Forces In Swinging Kettlebells 38:45 Relaxation VS. Tension - The Power Switch Mentality 42:10 Kettlebell Canon & Kettlebell Legends w/ Britt 46:10 The Importance Of The Kinesthetic Sense 48:10 Isometrics & Tempo Work 50:00 The Power Of The Basics

Shawn Mozen is the foremost authority on Kettlebell training in Canada and owner of Agatsu. Considered the father of Canadian Kettlebell training, Shawn was the first instructor to release instructional DVDS, a workbook and to offer instructor certification seminars in Canada. TIME STAMP 00:00 The Father Of Canadian Kettlebell Training 22:00 Open-Mindedness In Fitness 32:00 High Volume & High Tension 46:00 How To Apply Proper Mobility & Flexibility 52:00 The Fundamentals VS. New Ideas 1:05:00 Shawn’s Experience In Russia 1:16:00 Open-Mindedness In Fitness Part II 1:33:00 Complex & Simple Programming 1:45:00 Cyclical Efficiency

Dan John has spent his life with one foot in the world of lifting and throwing, and the other foot in academia. An All-American discus thrower, Dan has also competed at the highest levels of Olympic lifting, Highland Games and the Weight Pentathlon, an event in which he holds the American record. TIME STAMP 00:00 When Dialogue Stops Improvement Starts 08:00 Complex Training Strategies 19:30 „Back Up Your Bullsh*!“ 31:41 Pavel’s „Rite Of Passage“ And „Simple & Sinister“ 38:00 Heavy Turkish Get Ups Can Kill You 41:50 The 5 Spheres By Dan John 49:33 Hybrid Style Master Class

Paul McIlroy is one of the leading proponents of a hybrid kettlebell style. He was first introduced to the world of KB’s 20 years ago in 2001 through the original RKC and became the first person from Irleland to become level 1 and 2 RKC certified. He trained and created a number of ‘Beast Tamers’ with the 48kg bell and competed in 10 Kettlebell Sport competitions, as a two time National champion in the biathlon; representing his country in the IUKL World Championships in 2015. Recently, he also went toe to toe in a competition with the legendary Denis Vasilev in a "Long Cycle Strict Press" battle to hold a fundraiser for Cancer Research UK. TIME STAMP 00:00 Paul’s Background & History 17:00 The Early Days Of Kettlebells 35:00 The Mortar That Unites Kettlebell Sport & Hardstyle 44:00 SFG Snatch Test 1:09:35 Maximum Strength - Effort & Genetics 1:45:00 Denis Vasilev VS. Paul McIlroy 1:57:15 Cancer Research UK Fundraiser 2:07:00 Paul’s Personal Reasons Behind The Fundraiser

Bill Esch has earned his title as the Kettlebell Warrior: He trained with Russian National Team coaches, competed in Kettlebell Sport for more than a decade, and was the first U.S. man to achieve the classification of “Master of Sport International Class.” In addition to being a kettlebell champion, he was also a Division I athlete in Football and competed in Collegiate Olympic Weightlifting. Bill has spent decades amassing knowledge about a multitude of fitness disciplines from Pilates and rehab to elite athletic training. TIME STAMP 00:00 Bill’s Background In Fitness 04:50 David Weck’s Coiling Mechanics 07:00 How To Apply Rotational Exercises 21:40 The Game Of Efficiency 27:00 Benefits Of Rotational Exercises 31:50 Kettlebells - Kinetic Tools Of Training 39:35 Breathing From East To West 47:00 Bill Esch’s Kettlebell Programs 51:00 Boundaries & Molding Your Body 58:00 Bill Esch Joins The Kettlebell Avengers

This is the first installment of our "Kettlebell Avengers" session where we have conversations with powerful experts from the kettlebell sphere. Today's guests include Kat's Kettlebell Dojo from New Zealand and Louka Kurcer from Canada. TIME STAMP 00:00 KB Avengers, Assemble! 06:40 Best Experience In Fitness 13:40 Worst Experience In Fitness 28:00 Programming For Kettlebell Beginners 37:00 The Importance Of Mobility 57:40 Group Coaching VS. Personal Training 1:08:00 Coaching Options To Serve Value 1:12:00 Charles Polliquin On The Kettlebell Swing