My Iron Tamer blog has moved!
The new site is http://www.irontamerblog.com
see you over there...........
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Off to the beach.....
As I write this, I am waiting for the last leg of my connecting flight to Florida, where I plan to rock a whole lotta lying on the beach.
Vermont was awesome, thanks soooooo much to Ben Warstler and all the attendees for making it such a great workshop and weekend.
I am unsure about internet access while I am on vacation, so I'll sign off now and be back for sure the week of July 27th.
Train hard and stay safe.....
Vermont was awesome, thanks soooooo much to Ben Warstler and all the attendees for making it such a great workshop and weekend.
I am unsure about internet access while I am on vacation, so I'll sign off now and be back for sure the week of July 27th.
Train hard and stay safe.....
Monday, July 13, 2009
Some photos from the road
Here we are, after day one in Atlanta, Kenneth Jay MRKC, Danny Evans, Sara Cheatham Sr. RKC and me. Thanks Danny for the pic!
In Medina Ohio last weekend, Doug Nepodal Sr.RKC and myself helping Pat find depth in squat, despite "bone on bone" in his hip.
In Ohio, rocking the pink bandana, Axl Rose style.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
Summer Tour Continues
I hope you had an awesome 4th of July weekend.
I wrapped up two-day kettlebell workshop with Kenneth Jay Master RKC and Senior RKC Sara Cheatham in Atlanta yesterday. It was a great weekend and I want to thank all the participants and especially Delaine Ross, RKCII and Stephen Belan RKCII for hosting an excellent event. It was a great way to spend the 4th of July.
This Saturday, July 11th I meet up with Senior RKC Doug Nepodal in Medina Ohio for an advanced kettlebell workshop at Better Bodies of Medina.
Do you want the chance to train with not one, but TWO Senior RKC instructors? See you in Ohio.....
Friday, July 3, 2009
wow........
......what a week! I have been running so ragged that I haven't had time to blog.
First off- congrats to everyone at RKC Level 2. It was an awesome weekend and great to see old friends and meet new ones. Thank you all for everything. It is amazing what a pool of talent we have in our organization.
So I get home on Monday with my Danish house guest, MRKC Kenneth Jay. We spent the week immersing him in southern culture, teaching him proper southern slang like "I'm stronger than all y'all". He's a quick study. On Thursday we drove to Memphis and visited Graceland, the home of the king. I have had a bit of a cough, something I picked up from the Dane.
Now we are in Atlanta, getting ready for tomorrow's workshop. Mandy is along with me for this one, so it is extra cool. Hopefully a little nyquil will get my strength back.....
First off- congrats to everyone at RKC Level 2. It was an awesome weekend and great to see old friends and meet new ones. Thank you all for everything. It is amazing what a pool of talent we have in our organization.
So I get home on Monday with my Danish house guest, MRKC Kenneth Jay. We spent the week immersing him in southern culture, teaching him proper southern slang like "I'm stronger than all y'all". He's a quick study. On Thursday we drove to Memphis and visited Graceland, the home of the king. I have had a bit of a cough, something I picked up from the Dane.
Now we are in Atlanta, getting ready for tomorrow's workshop. Mandy is along with me for this one, so it is extra cool. Hopefully a little nyquil will get my strength back.....
Monday, June 22, 2009
Where you going next Dave???
Lotsa travel in the next few weeks....
RKC Level 2-St. Paul MN June 26-28
2-day Kettlebell workshop with MRKC Kenneth Jay in Atlanta July 4&5
Workshop with SRKC Doug Nepodal in Medina OH July 11 (email me for details)
Kettlebell Workshop in Vermont July 18 (email me for details)
RKC in San Diego August 28-30
2-day Kettlebell workshop with SRKC Jeff O'Connor in Oklahoma City
Hardstyle Ventura workshop with Pavel October 24
Stay tuned, there's more in the works for the Iron Tamer Tour 2009.......
RKC Level 2-St. Paul MN June 26-28
2-day Kettlebell workshop with MRKC Kenneth Jay in Atlanta July 4&5
Workshop with SRKC Doug Nepodal in Medina OH July 11 (email me for details)
Kettlebell Workshop in Vermont July 18 (email me for details)
RKC in San Diego August 28-30
2-day Kettlebell workshop with SRKC Jeff O'Connor in Oklahoma City
Hardstyle Ventura workshop with Pavel October 24
Stay tuned, there's more in the works for the Iron Tamer Tour 2009.......
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
HARDSTYLE Ventura
Maybe I just wan't paying attention, but I almost missed this!
Pavel is going to be teaching a workshop on the beach in Ventura CA, on Oct. 24, 2009.
Now why would I fly all the way to California to train with Pavel, when I get to see him at every RKC event I attend?
It is because of the MATERIAL he is covering. The focus of this workshop is bodyweight strength training. At the RKC, we spend the majority of the time on kettlebell drills for obvious reasons.
This workshop will cover the principals of strength as it applies to bodyweight training and goes beyond the Naked Warrior into uncharted territory.
Pavel assured me that he will be covering material that he has not written about yet, material that is availeble nowhere else!
That is enough for me to hop on a plane to California! How about you?
Do you want to immediately improve your strength in pullups, pistols, kettlebell military presses, one-arm pushups, handstand pushups, and a learn variety of killer abdominal drills from the man who wrote "Bulletproof Abs?"
If you are new to strength, you will learn how to do these drills correctly. If you have a long way to go, you'll get a clear set of individualized instructions for mastering them.
HERE are some details.
There are also details on this Facebook page.
See you there!
Pavel is going to be teaching a workshop on the beach in Ventura CA, on Oct. 24, 2009.
Now why would I fly all the way to California to train with Pavel, when I get to see him at every RKC event I attend?
It is because of the MATERIAL he is covering. The focus of this workshop is bodyweight strength training. At the RKC, we spend the majority of the time on kettlebell drills for obvious reasons.
This workshop will cover the principals of strength as it applies to bodyweight training and goes beyond the Naked Warrior into uncharted territory.
Pavel assured me that he will be covering material that he has not written about yet, material that is availeble nowhere else!
That is enough for me to hop on a plane to California! How about you?
Do you want to immediately improve your strength in pullups, pistols, kettlebell military presses, one-arm pushups, handstand pushups, and a learn variety of killer abdominal drills from the man who wrote "Bulletproof Abs?"
If you are new to strength, you will learn how to do these drills correctly. If you have a long way to go, you'll get a clear set of individualized instructions for mastering them.
HERE are some details.
There are also details on this Facebook page.
See you there!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Iron Tamer: Kettlebells with Jacob.
Warning: This one is graphic. If you have a weak stomach or are easily grossed out, do not watch the clip.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Another Kettlebell Certification?
Since Pavel and Dragon Door launched the world's first-ever kettlebell instructor certification program in 2001, the classic RKC program has become the gold standard, now with over 1,200 certified instructors in over 43 countries. No one else even comes close. In fact, if not for the RKC, there would be no other kettlebell instuctor certifications.
But very often I hear that the price tag is too high and the investment of time too great for some people who are still "on the fence" about it. There is no entry-level kettlebell certification program that addresses these folks with the quality and standards that have made Dragon Door, Pavel and the RKC famous.
Until now.
Enter the HKC. The HardStyle Kettlebell Certification. An entry-level opportunity to build a superb and rock-solid foundation as a kettlebell professional and be a part of the world's premier kettlebell instructor training system. Click HERE to find out all the details.
But very often I hear that the price tag is too high and the investment of time too great for some people who are still "on the fence" about it. There is no entry-level kettlebell certification program that addresses these folks with the quality and standards that have made Dragon Door, Pavel and the RKC famous.
Until now.
Enter the HKC. The HardStyle Kettlebell Certification. An entry-level opportunity to build a superb and rock-solid foundation as a kettlebell professional and be a part of the world's premier kettlebell instructor training system. Click HERE to find out all the details.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Old Time Strongman University with Dennis Rogers: Part TWO
Do you want to learn how to do Old Time Feats of Strength from Dennis Rogers?
Click HERE
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Iron Tamer vs. Jedd from Diesel Crew
I have "known" Napalm Jedd Johnson of Diesel Crew online for years and never met him in person until recently. In this completely unrehearsed conversation, we decide to see if we can manage a 60 penny nail bend with each of us holding one end of the nail.
Jedd is a strong dude, but I ain't scared of him.
I've always wondered if I could take him.
Make sure you watch it all the way to the end and find out.
Kettlebells for Power Athletes
Brett Jones, Master RKC and Jeff O'Connor, Senior RKC have a new DVD that was filmed a few years ago but has just been released. It is called Kettlebells for Power Athletes and it will help you to:
-Increase your power output
-Boost your overall strength
-Protect your joints—despite lifting heavier than ever
-Enhance your mobility
The DVD employs unique drills from the evil genius minds of Jones and O'Connor. It is awesome!
Monday, June 1, 2009
Joe's birthday
Recently I had a very special birthday celebration with my friend and client Joe.
Joe is an inspiration and an example of how your attitude and mindset determines everything in your life.
The video speaks for itself.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Surrounded by Greatness
One surefire way to improve yourself is to surround yourself with people who excel at things you want to do better. Surround yourself with people who are better, smater, stronger, more experienced, etc. Simply put: Surround yourself with greatness.
As apart of the RKC faculty, I am blessed to be in contact with some of the best instructors and coaches in the business. Guys like Pavel, Brett jones and Mark Reifkind. Rif, incidentally is the person being interviewed this week to kick off the Kettlebell Secrets series. Rif has helped me a lot in my understanding of physical training and the call will be awesome.
Another person that I have learned a TON of info from is Grandmaster Strongman, Dennis Rogers. I spent the weekend in Lockheart Texas with Dennis at the Old Texas Barbell Company. Dan Cenidoza, RKC and Chris Mason joined me for some pretty intense, hands-on training, bending horseshoes, ripping cards and phonebooks and driving nails thru boards with no hammer. I shot some cool video and will try to get it edited and posted in the next couple of days.
As apart of the RKC faculty, I am blessed to be in contact with some of the best instructors and coaches in the business. Guys like Pavel, Brett jones and Mark Reifkind. Rif, incidentally is the person being interviewed this week to kick off the Kettlebell Secrets series. Rif has helped me a lot in my understanding of physical training and the call will be awesome.
Another person that I have learned a TON of info from is Grandmaster Strongman, Dennis Rogers. I spent the weekend in Lockheart Texas with Dennis at the Old Texas Barbell Company. Dan Cenidoza, RKC and Chris Mason joined me for some pretty intense, hands-on training, bending horseshoes, ripping cards and phonebooks and driving nails thru boards with no hammer. I shot some cool video and will try to get it edited and posted in the next couple of days.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Return of the Kettlebell: the BOOK!
Pavel's new and highly anticpated book on kettlebell training has arrived! Get Return of the Kettlebell HERE!
Friday, May 22, 2009
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