By JohnWild on
6/29/2009 6:34 AM
This morning it really hit me that in two weeks I will be heading back to Japan. There is huge significance to the trip for me.
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By JohnWild on
6/23/2009 11:57 AM
Hi Everyone,
Jason Dolby was up this past weekend and we were having a little fun destroying stuff. I really do apologize for the second tear of this book. I'm better than that :-) I lost my technique and went all caveman on it haha.
I taught him how to ...
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By JohnWild on
6/22/2009 1:12 PM
The OKC is going back to Japan this July for our first full fledged 2 day workshop! We have been in top secret negotiations with Japan's leading Kettlebell instructor and we have finally come to an agreement! We will be in Tokyo on July 19, and 20th! There will be more details coming soon!
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By JohnWild on
6/22/2009 8:09 AM
Lunch on day 2, boy did we need some rest!
It is almost sad to admit that I search for myself under load. I use Kettlebells to find, identify, explore and eventually eliminate weakness in my body and mind. They have been a therapeutic tool for me. When I need to feel strong I use Kettlebells to impress people and attract attention to soothe my damaged ego (as you have all witnessed, my apologies). When I need to calm down and find some humility they are ALWAYS there for me like a good friend to smack some sense into me and bring me down to earth. Kettlebells are one component that have led me to much discovery and have helped build friendships that have enriched my life. As the journey moves along I can feel myself evolving. New friends emerge as others unfortunately fa ...
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By JohnWild on
5/16/2009 12:35 PM
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By JohnWild on
5/15/2009 5:03 AM
I got to wear my derby hat!
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By JohnWild on
5/9/2009 6:10 AM
Workshop today, a level 1 KB workshop, $300. It usually takes 7-8 hours and covers the big five swing, clean, press, snatch, and TGU. Sometimes we get around to some other movements and if the class is advanced enough we may even get to do the jerk. I really like teaching the Level 1. I have taught more of these than anything else and there is a real feeling of comfort there for me. Usually we’ll have around 10 people or so. We have had as many as 20 and as few as 4. Obviously the large classes are the ones you shoot for but sometimes the small ones are the most rewarding.
When I was first learning Kettlebell I noticed that sometimes the workshops would be cancelled. I am sure you all have heard horror stories about this. These classes are not cheap and the students will get all ex ...
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By JohnWild on
5/7/2009 7:04 PM
We have an OKC level one workshop coming up this weekend. It should be a good time. One day, 7 hours of Kettlebell,,,what could be better? 
It's nice to see that Nazo was bluffing and that she will continue to blog.
The OKC gym is coming along nicely. Tons of bells, sandbags, and grippers. More to come soon.
Next week we will be pff to Sweden and Finland. We will get to work with Mr. Cotter as well as Marko Suomi! I for one can not wait to meet him.
June looks ...
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By JohnWild on
5/6/2009 5:43 PM
My first day working on the Denis Kanygin gs program has been a brutal one. Most of you know that I am best at the brute strength game. Training for gs has been a very humbling experience. The program I am on is endurance based, it really takes me far outside my comfort zone.
I was planning on writing more but I had the pool table delivered today and had to put the cats in the bathroom. They have locked themselves in (I have no idea how!) and I have to get the out before the wreck the joint.
Stay tuned for details...
jw
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By JohnWild on
5/5/2009 7:03 PM
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