Credentials

Certifications, accreditations, and achievements

15+ certifications spanning Hardstyle, Sport Style, CrossFit, and martial arts. NASM and ACE accredited course creator.

Kettlebell Certifications

Certified across every major methodology

I didn't pick a tribe. I studied them all.

Hardstyle

StrongFirst SFG Level 2

Signed by Pavel Tsatsouline. Valid until October 2026.

Hardstyle

StrongFirst SFG Level 1

Foundation certification in hardstyle kettlebell training.

Sport Style

RGSI Kettlebell Coach

Russian Girevoy Sport Institute certified coach.

Sport Style

IKSFA Sport Coach

International Kettlebell Sport and Fitness Academy.

Sport Style

Kettlebell Sport Rank

Girevoy Sport ranking achieved through competition.

General

IKFF Certified Teacher

International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation.

General

HardstyleFit L1 Instructor

HardstyleFit kettlebell instructor certification.

General

Kettlebells L1 + L2 Trainer

Progressive kettlebell trainer certifications.

Science

Kettlebell Science & Application

Evidence-based kettlebell training methodology.

Additional Certifications

Beyond the kettlebell

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

Plus CrossFit Judges Certificate and Lesson Planning Certificate.

MMA Fitness L1 + L2

Plus MMA Conditioning L1 and Punchfit/Plyometrics Trainer.

Martial Arts

Training background

BJJ Purple Belt

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Years of grappling and ground work.

Course Accreditations

IKU courses recognized by major bodies

1.4
NASM CEUs
Kettlebell Fundamentals Course
1.4
ACE CEUs
Approved continuing education
AFAA
Accredited
Recognized provider
Personal Records

I practice what I teach

Not just certifications on a wall — real numbers from real training.

1,501
Swings @ 28kg
Single session
11,111
Swings @ 28kg
28 days
1 hr
Unbroken C&J @ 16kg
Non-stop
100
TGUs @ 20kg
Single session
532
Unbroken snatches
Continuous
100km
Ultra race
Bribie Island, 2006
24hr
Endurance race
Hells Bells, 2007
4
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