About Steve Cotter

Steve Cotter is a world-renowned martial artist and strength & conditioning specialist. He has merged his experience as a US National Full Contact Kung Fu Champion, internal martial art instructor and cutting-edge trainer with his expertise as Kettlebell innovator, to develop innovative and comprehensive programs for martial artists and other combat specialists. With his 25 years of experience as a world-class martial artist, athlete, and coach, he specializes in the design and supervision of perfectly balanced training programs for fighters and other individuals committed to serious conditioning and fitness. His unique approach bridges time-tested training methods of the internal martial arts and the latest research-based modalities for athletic training. The end results are maximal mind-body performance, deep strength, and unsurpassed athleticism. One of the characteristics that separates Steve among trainers is his ability to apply simple concepts and techniques into a martial context. Every useful technique is either a martial technique in disguise, or a conditioning method to augment overall skill development. Considered by many to be the world authority on one leg squats and low basin strength training, Steve is uniquely qualified to help his students lay the foundation for power development in his or her chosen application.

 Steve Cotter’s professional accreditations include:

• 2 time US Full Contact Champion
• Team Member, USA National Kuoshu Team
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) - National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
• Creator of FULL K.O.NTACT KETTLEBELLS System and best-selling DVD series
• Certified Health/Fitness Instructor- American Colleges of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
• B.S. in Kinesiology, San Diego State University
• Certified USA Weightlifting Club Coach