AKI Certification Testimonials

"Rick, Ben and Phil run a great course.  Kettlebells are a great tool to add to your armoury, and these guys teach and inform you how to use them in a professional and very informative way.  Between the three of them there is a great blend of practical experience and formal academic qualification.  A busy two days, but well worth the effort, I now feel very ready to go and bring the Kettlebell experience and benefits to my general clients and athletes alike"

"This is for all you gals out there who want to lose weight, look and feel good.

Forget commercial gyms, Jenny Craig, yogalates and most other forms of exercise…kettlebells rule! Why? Having returned to a regular training regime after 15 years of being a stay at home mum, where life was to hectic for exercise and you guessed it, I was what you would describe as being calorie enhanced.

Getting back in shape was what I wanted, but the thought of committing to traditional exercise routines did not appeal to me. What to do? In 2005 I was introduced to a kettlebell. Like most people, the first question I asked, “What do you do with it?” Well, for the next three years I used the kettlebell intermittently, mainly as an aside to traditional conditioning routines. In 2007 I decided to obtain my fitness instructor qualification. Deciding what to use as my main training tool, I found the KB to be the most effective and efficient.

Kettlebell training is cost effective, time efficient and most of all yields incredible results…fast!

Recently I attended the AKI which provided a more detailed insight to the benefits of kettlebell training. What I got out of the two days with Phil, Ben and Rick was more than I ever expected. The course was 2 days of quality instruction, professionally organized, extremely thorough, skill intensive and most importantly I walked away with complete confidence that I have certainly stepped up to the next level of instruction, not just with kettlebells, but with all manner of physical transformation protocols.

The AKI instruction team left nothing uncovered, when it came to body reconditioning. They were instrumental in fine tuning my own exercise and lifting technique, as well as providing key principles in the teaching and coaching of not only kettlebell training, but techniques related to various strength and conditioning principles. I strongly recommend any Personal Trainer whether you have been using KBs for 5 years or 5 minutes to do this course. Regards”.

"Outstanding! I could not be more glowing with my praise of the Certification Course. 3 instructors that really knew their stuff. I have been using bells for a couple years now, and was blown away by the ?correct? methods to perform the exercises. What was most impressive was the course was targeted toward teaching clients to use Kettlebells, safely and effectively. Each exercise was broken down clinically and in an easy to understand manner. A more versatile training tool simply does not exist! Thanks Rick, Ben and Phil for giving us the "unfair advantage"!"

"Being a certified RKC (US course by Pavel) and a full time kb coach already. I was a little skeptical about whether I was going to learn anything new regarding kb training but I wanted to see what the Australians were up to..So I attended the first AKI cert course in Melbourne. I thought the training was excellent and all the progressions were very well thought out. The difference between being a good kb coach and a bad one come down to little technique points and these were always addressed! Thanks guys I thought you did an excellent job, when ever someone in New Zealand talks about getting certified I now tell them to forget about USA. The best course I believe is just over the ditch...

"The depth of knowledge provided in the course was exceptional. This was shown in both the theory and the practical side. The hands on instruction not only gave me great teaching tools to use with my clients, it also helped me refine my own kettlebell technique"

"Kettlebells are an amazing training tool. Not only do they improve health, fitness and strength, they also help to injury proof your body! After a serious lower back injuy, I feared I would never be able to train effectively again. So after conducting a bit of research. I decided to give kettlebells a try. Using kettlebells, I successfully rehabilitated myself and now five years on, they have helped me to become fitter, stronger and healthier than ever. Rick and the team at Australian Kettlebells are extremely knowledgable and conduct their training programs in a very professional, yet relaxed style. Their courses are comprehensive and are delivered in an informative, easy to follow manner. Between them, there is not a question that they cannot answer."

The kettlebell is a fantastic addition to any gym, personal training studio or PT working on their own. I came across the kettlebell over twelve months ago, did some research on the internet and thought they were a fantastic tool to use in my business, so I found Rick from Australian Kettlebells on the internet and bought a couple.

I worked with them for a few months on my own with only DVD and internet instruction - was progressing well (at least I thought I was). I was hanging out to do a course to learn more on how to use these "bells" properly however there were no courses available in Australia which I found interesting. Rick told me that he was putting one together and would be ready early 2008, it was and I was booked in for the first ever Kettlebell Instructor's Course in Australia.

The course was a wealth of information with extremely knowledgeable instructors who have been working with Kettlebells for 30 odd years - these guys knew what they were talking about. I found what I was doing wrong and under their professional guidance, was able to not only perform the exercises very well but also become competent at instructing others.

The drills and teaching queues make working with the Kettlebell a pleasure and the results are outstanding in all areas of training. I have incorporated the Kettlebell into my business and my clients are enjoying the experience of something new yet they have been around for a long time! Thanks for helping me become a far better Kettlebell Instructor. I look forward to learning more!

“I cannot highly recommend this course enough. It is a literally a goldmine of applicable information. Not only will the knowledge that I gained over the two day course take my own training to another level, it will also do the same to the way I train all my clients. The instructors and the course as a whole is first class, by the halfway point of the first day I felt that I got my money’s worth. The wealth of knowledge of the instructors and the delivery of the course material is absolutely brilliant! This course is a must for any fitness professional looking to incorporate and maximize the effectiveness of Kettlebell training for both themselves and their clients.”

"Rick, Ben and Phil, Firstly, thank you very much for providing the AKI certifcation cse. I thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated the information and skills delivered during the cse. Being from a facilitation background, it was great to see three different styles in delivery that added value to each element taught. I was extremely impressed with the effort you all went to in passing on your knowledge. I cannot think of a training team that I have come in contact with that has successfully delivered as much information to a group and individuals in such a short time. Furthermore, I am really impressed and appreciate the support displayed in assisting me to attend the certified course."

I wanted to congratulate on the outstanding presentation of the AKI accreditation course that i was fortunate enough to attend on the weekend past As you know i have been waiting (at times impatiently) for the accreditation programme to get up off the ground and it was well worth the wait.

As you are also aware i travelled across from Western Australia which was a huge financial commitment and i was a little concerned about getting value for money, i need not have worried. The course was excellent. Normally by the end of the day at these types of courses im clock watching but this was not the case with the AKI accreditation, you guys had my full attention for the duration I was looking forward to learning practical drills that I could give to my clients to help break down the unique skills required to become proficient in the art of kettlebell ballistics and grinds and man, you guys delivered.

Every exercise insutructed was broken down into easy to follow steps, included auxillary drills to help iron out technical deficiencies and you also highlighted common mistakes we may see and how to correct them. In a word it was comprehensive Having the three of you alternating through the instruction of each KB exercise worked a treat as you all had a diferent style of teaching and each brought something different to the table. You all made each exercise look far to easy! Having us teach each other was also a great way to identify common mistakes and to develop our own cues & teaching styles In addition to the practical sessions the theoretical component was well delivered, backed up by comprehensive notes and the obvious depth of knowledge of each of the presenters.

Thanks for putting in the time, effort & commitment you have obviously put in to get this programme up off the ground. Well done guys...love your work and i look forward to developing further the AKI relationship

‘The course was comprehensive, practical and relevant. Well worth the time if you are serious about achieving results for your clients. All instructions were well informed and clear authorities in this field.

"Rick, Phil and Ben have put together an outstanding AKI accreditation course which surpassed all my expectations. The quality and skill of kettlebell instruction for both the theory and practical sessions was of the highest caliber. Their knowledgeable and passionate approach was just awe inspiring. I have to say that achieving the Australian Kettlebell Instructor Certification (AKI) has been a defining moment in my fitness career. I am also continuing to have sessions with expert senior kettlebell instructor Phil Kourbatski which are proving to be invaluable. I strongly recommend personal trainers to not only do this course but to also continue to learn from the experts. Thank you again for putting together such a great course and helping me become the Kettlebell Instructor that I am today."

"This course was one of the most professional and informative I have ever attended. Top quality presenters with a wealth of knowledge and experience behind them. The combination of science, first class instruction and hands on practice makes this a stand out! Immediate benefits for my clients and myself. Thanks."

“I have been using kettlebells and their various programs for a few years now and have only had access to DVD’s and books to help with technique. Having experienced guys like Rick, Ben and Phil around to hone in on my technique and iron out the creases was what was missing from my previous training. As a trainer, I have also been somewhat stuck for instructional cues for most of my clients – participating in this course has really eliminated all of my concerns in this matter. The course had a “no nonsense” approach and the content was nothing but thorough. I would highly recommend this to anyone wishing to take their training with kettlebells seriously and be one step in front of their peers. Thanks guys!”