Kettlebells in Thousand Oaks, Simi, and Conejo Valley
Russian Kettlebell Training by Mike Prosser RKC
Hard-Style Soviet Strength Training...The AMERICAN Way
"Every Russian military unit, even outposts as remote as the planet Mars, has a gym. For some strange reason, maybe because it makes your sweaty basement dungeon look like a yuppie health spa, it is called a "Courage Corner". Every courage corner, including the permafrost-crusted cave in one of the units I served in, is equipped with kettlebells."
-Pavel Tsatsouline, The Russian Kettlebell Challenge
COMRADE! I'm Mike Prosser RKC. I am currently seeking willing victims in the Conejo Valley and Santa Monica areas of Southern California.
What is a Kettlebell?
A kettlebell is a traditional Russian cast iron weight that looks like a cannonball with a tea kettle handle. It has been the treasured implement of strength for Russian strong men and Soviet Special Forces Operators since the 1700's. They deliver extreme all around fitness and represent a new era in human strength potential. Kettlebell training builds a stronger, healthier, more flexible human being.
Who uses Kettlebells in America?
The extreme fitness benefits of Kettlebells would have remained the exclusive domain of Russian spec-ops and Soviet Olympic champions had my mentor former Spetsnaz instructor Pavel Tsatsouline not immigrated to the Unites States. With his influence the elite of the United States military and law enforcement communities have recognized the benefits and power of the Russian Kettlebell. Pavel's certified instructors, known as RKC's, stand tall in the ranks of the United States Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Airforce, FBI Hostage Rescue Team, U.S.Secret Service Counter Assault Team, and many police departments, fire departments, and S.W.A.T. teams. Once the Kettlebell became a hit, it was quickly embraced by martial artists, athletes, and tough guys everywhere.
You don't have to carry a gun or be an elite level athlete to benefit from Kettlebells. On a grass roots level, RKC's across the country are changing lives by making average citizens stronger and healthier. Kettlebell training is 100% scaleable. Soccer Mom to Mixed Martial Artist. Ballerina to Offensive Lineman.
Who am I?
I am a Reagan/Bush-Cold War era United States Marine, and combat veteran of Desert Shield/Desert Storm. I have been a police officer for thirteen years, seven of those years as a SWAT Sniper. I am a Level 1 Krav Maga defensive tactics instructor, Police bicycle patrol instructor, California P.O.S.T. certified handgun instructor, and a field training officer.
Why train with Me?
There are thousands of personal trainers out there. You see them in the parks with their pastel colored Ken and Barbie weights, yoga mats and inflatable beach toys. Each gym has their own cadre of trainers clad in the official uniform all pushing the same training. Some gyms even have Kettlebells, but no qualified instructors. On the Westside of Los Angeles, to include Venice and Santa Monica, the holy land of fitness in California, there are 10 RKC's. In all of Ventura County there are only 3. I'm one of them.
Let's get started.
The RKC system lovingly refers to students or clients as victims. I am currently seeking victims who desire a change in their life. I am especially looking for the victim who questions if Kettlebell training is too extreme for them. I will show them it is not. The one who has not trained in years or maybe never at all. The victim of morning back pain and joint stiffness. The soul who desires to carry on their day with energy instead of just dragging themselves through the motions.
I am also looking for hard comrades who want to be harder. Highschool and college athletes of any sport, martial artists, rodeo riders, equestrians, rock climbers, BMX, FMX, and MX riders, Cops, and Firefighters.
Location:
I am located in the Thousand Oaks / Conejo Valley area. I am also available for training in Santa Monica at the beach.
Prices and Schedule:
Don't be dismayed. I am a parent and homeowner too. My rates are scalable just as the system is. Keep in mind I am the only RKC in Thousand Oaks. To help you in the decision making process I offer a FREE consultation.
Please contact me by e-mail for availability.
CONTACT:
Let me know about your fitness goals and athletic experience. Please include your telephone number for a quicker response.
