IKFF

Last weekend, I was certified by the International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation as a CKT (certified kettlebell teacher). Yes, I have previously-twice as a matter-of-fact been certified as a kettlebell lifting instructor and coach by other organizations. In addition to continuing my education as a kettlebell lifter and teacher, it is important to always check-in with others to review my technique. One, two, three certifications doesn't necessarily make me an "expert" but it does make me a more sound instructor.

To date, I have had the good fortune of being trained by experts such as, Valery Federenko-World Champion in Girevoy Sport (kettlebell lifting sport), Master of Sport Marty Farrell, and most recently Steve Cotter (President) and Ken Blackburn (Director of Operations) of IKFF. Technically, I've trained previously with Steve at a few of his seminars he conducted individually prior to the formation of the IKFF.

The message is this: to be good at something, you have to practice it (train) and to be great at something, you have to seek out more knowledge from those who have more experience and are the "experts"; practice makes perfect and the best teachers are those who continue to educate themselves keeping in mind that knowledge/information is not static but ever evolving. You wouldn't want to go to an M.D. who only went to Med. school (never did anything beyond that) would you?

Peace