Beyond the Swing (BTSw) Workshop Overview

The Beyond the Swing (BTSw) workshop is the entry point into getting a comprehensive understanding of the mechanics and techniques behind the Kettlebell. We will cover the foundational 02-hand Grinds and Ballistics that are essential to using the Kettlebell safely and effectively. All the techniques that will be taught during the workshop are applicable to athletes of any age, strength, or experience level. We will also delve deeply into the concept of the “Hinge” and the "Backswing", and how they apply to Kettlebells, as well as providing coaching and performance guidelines for all techniques. This will be intensely "hands on", so prepare to train hard, learn a lot, and take lots of notes.

NOTE: this workshop is applicable to both the beginning athlete and the experienced coach. The workshop will be taught so that the beginning athlete will have sufficient depth in the techniques that they can self-assess their performance and make appropriate modifications. Coaches, trainers, and experienced Kettlebell users, will gain a deeper understanding of how to manipulate, teach, demonstrate, and troubleshoot Kettlebell technique in a manner that is safe, effective, and scalable to any athlete.

BTSw Curriculum

The Beyond the Swing (BTSw) workshop is based on around foundational techniques and tactics that have been used in programming individual workouts (for civilians, law enforcement, and military personnel), as well as small and large group classes for over twenty years. That means that every single technique has performed thousands of times, and the teaching methodology and tactics have been ironed out through working with real clients. There is no "fluff" in this workshop, only tested and validated techniques that can be applied today, and developed to a higher level in the future.

NOTE: each technique listed below will be demonstrated, trained, and tactics presented to ensure that the user understands the principles that are being taught. Techniques that have been honed through twenty years of classroom experience, that are completely unique to this training program, will be presented to add depth to the learning and training experience.

Kettlebell HINGE:

• • Door Hinge
  • Accordion Hinge

Kettlebell BACKSWING:

• • High Hinge
  • Squat Hinge
  • Power Hinge

Kettlebell GRINDS:

• • Deadlift
  • Goblet Squat
  • Front Squat

Kettlebell BALLISTICS:

• • 02-hand Swing
  • 02-hand Clean/Dead
  • 02-hand Clean/Swing
  • 02-hand High Pull
  • 02-hand American Swing

WORKSHOP DETAILS:

• Date: Sunday February 18th, 2023
• Time: 1030 am to 0500 pm; 01 hour lunch break
• Location: CrossFit Koncepts 16720 Oakmont Avenue Gaithersburg, MD 20877
• Cost: $200/person if pre-registered by 02/12/23; $299/person after 02/12/23 (no exceptions)
• Registration: Contact Mike Krivka at 301/404-2571 or [email protected]
• NOTE: workshop size will be limited to 15 people; pre-registration as of 02/09/23 is at 06 attendees