Bakersfield Agatsu Level 1 Kettlebell, Mace, & Indian Club Certification Jan 3-4-5

KETTLEBELL CERTIFICATION LEVEL 1

A gold standard in Kettlebell training the Agatsu program is the most comprehensive program offering instruction in both high volume and high tension methods along with their integration in an overall fitness practice. Unlike other stand alone programs ours was designed to help trainers understand the pivotal role that Kettlebells can play in developing well rounded generalists and our Kettlebell training seamlessly integrates with our other programs.

Kettlebells are a time tested tool that have built strong bodies for decades. Kettlebell practice will build endurance, strength, coordination, an iron grip, and will help you develop a lean strong body.

Location:

A3 Bakersfield

https://www.a3bakersfield.com

5203 Young Street Bakersfield, CA 93311

Date: Jan 3-4-5

Time: 9:30am to 5:00pm each day

What you can expect to from the certification:

-Explore the fundamental Kettlebell exercises and how to break them down and teach them to anyone.
-Learn how to incorporate joint mobility drills, bodyweight exercises and Kettlebell training into a complete fitness routine.
-Learn how to create sport/goal specific programs for your clients.
-Develop and refine your Kettlebell technique through hands on guidance and correction from other instructors.

What you will learn:

• Classic and non classical Kettlebell exercises such as Swings, Cleans, Snatch, Presses,Windmills and Turkish Get Up will be covered in great detail along with many other essential techniques.
• Develop a deep understanding of Kettlebell basics and their variations. Multiple variations and their uses will be explored for every exercise as well as supplemental to help you and your clients break through training plateaus.
• Joint Mobility theory and basics as a means of joint prep and injury prevention pre and post workout.
• Learn how to safely and incrementally scale exercises to suit the ability of a wide range of clients.
• Learn the secrets to creating killer Kettlebell classes and individual programming.
• Discover how to program creative Kettlebell workouts that will challenge your clients in group or private sessions.
• Explore the fundamentals of Kettlebell Sport training and its applications for fitness.
• Marketing workshop will show you how to market your current and new skills to potential clients as well as powerful tools for retaining current ones.

Requirements for level 1

• • Men are expected to perform the basics taught at the course with a min of a 16KG Kettlebell. Women are expected to demonstrate the basics with an 8KG or 12KG Kettlebell.
  • Trainers are not certified to conduct other certifications. Any Agatsu trainer who conducts instructor certifications without express permission from Agatsu will render their certification null and void.
  • The final exams consists of several Kettlebell circuits and a technical demonstration. All trainers must perform both to ensure a min standard of fitness and technical ability. During the technical test each participant must demonstrate a clear understanding and ability with the basics taught during the course.  To ensure successful completion of the course and achievement of your certification we suggest everyone prepare with our Kettlebell 1 program available in our Online Members Training Programs.  The Kettlebell 1 Program includes the 65 page Agatsu Instructors Kettlebell Workbook, several follow along classes, instructional video clips, workouts and more. It is the best online resource to ensure you are a success at our instructor certification seminars.

**Registration is a guarantee of your reserved spot for an Agatsu seminar. Once you confirm your registration you are taking one of a limited number of spaces and as such there are no refunds or transfers in the event that you must cancel. If you are unable to attend you can sell your spot and let us know who will be taking your place

MACE & INDIAN CLUB LEVEL 1

What you will learn:

• Classic and non classical Indian Club exercises such as Swings, Mills, Large and Small Circles, Wrist Rolls,Casts, and more will be covered in great detail along with many other essential techniques.
• Classic and non classical Mace teachniques including 360’s,10 & 2s, leverage lifts and more.
• Techniques for light (2lbs) and heavy club training will be covered as well as the fundamentals of Mace training.
• Develop a deep understanding of India Club basics and their variations. Multiple variations and their uses will be explored for every exercise as well as supplemental to help you and your clients break through training plateaus.
• Joint Mobility theory and basics as a means of joint prep and injury prevention pre and post workout.
• Learn how to safely and incrementally scale exercises to suit the ability of a wide range of clients.
• Learn Agatsu Indian Club routines as well as how to develop your own.
• Discover how adding Indian Clubs to your training can help cut your warmup in as much as half the usual time.
• Learn how to use Indian Club training to develop sport specific qualities such as rotational power, grip strength, strength endurance, core stability and more.
• Many non trainers attend Agatsu courses for their own personal development. If you are taking the course to improve your personal knowledge and do not wish to be certified you may participate without testing.

Instructor courses are hands on where all participants are expected to train. Anyone who does not pass an Agatsu instructor course may within one year attempt the same course free of charge.

In order to maintain the high standards that our certifications have become associated with, re-certification is mandatory every 2 years. Fee for re-certifying is half the price of the full certification fee.

Requirements for level 1

• Men & women are expected to safely demonstrate various basic light club techniques such as: Large and Small Circles, Casts, Mills, Figure 8, Wrist rolls.
• Men & women are expected to safely demonstrate various heavy club and Mace basic techniques such as: Swings, Mills, Casts, Shield Cast, 10 to 2, 360, Squats.
• There is a short written exam covering the material presented over the weekend. The exam is made up of 30 multiple choice questions. A passing grade on this exam is 80%.
• The final exams consists of several Indian Club circuits and a technical demonstration. All trainers must perform both to ensure a min standard of fitness and technical ability. During the technical test each participant must demonstrate a clear understanding and ability with the basics taught during the course.