International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation

Vasilis Voukas

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Location: Thessaloniki, Greece

E-mail: info@fitnessmania.gr

Website: www.fitnessmania.gr

Bio:

Adapted physical educator from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Master of Studies (MSc) on Physical Performance and Health Science

Martial Arts conditioning trainer – black belt Okinawa Karate, black belt Ju jitsu, Pankration

Instructor at private fitness school

Kettlebells provided me a very helpful tool to perform better in conditioning of my personal training clients from athletes to general population

Melas Panagiotis

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Location: Ippokratous 68 Thessaloniki Greece

E-Mail: pmelas2004@yahoo.gr

B Sc Physical Education & Sport Science Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM)
International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation Certified Trainer Level 1 (IKFF)
National Academy of Sports Medicine Youth Exercise Specialist  (NASM)

Former tennis competitor to national level, current tennis instructor.

Personal trainer for many competitive tennis players and recreational athletes, who now benefit from the Kettlebell training, recently discovered.

My tennis players, athletes and myself, have experienced  the benefits of training with Kettlebells, which is from now on a big part of everyday traininig due to the amazing results, both in cardiovascular endurance and in strength endurance.

I personally consider Kettlebells as the best training tool I’ve worked with.

 

Isidoros Klissas

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Location: Athens, Greece

E-Mail: isidoros18@hotmail.com

Certification:
• International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation (IKFF) Certified Kettlebell Trainer – Level 1
• International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation (IKFF) Certified Kettlebell Trainer, Fitness and Movement Dynamics – Level 2

Since his first experience with kettlebells as a Krav Maga trainee of George Chalkias (IKFF Regional Director of Operations, Greece), Isidoros realized the benefits of this training tool. His passion about kettlebells led him to be certified as a kettlebell trainer under the guidance of Steve Cotter. Isidoros is committed to improve the fitness and well being of individuals. His main goal is to empower physical strength, stamina and explosiveness of his students.

Akindini Koutsoura

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Location: Athens, Greece

E-Mail: akindgemini@gmail.com

• Certified Yoga Instructor (RYS-200) – Dharamsalla, India • International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation (IKFF) Certified Kettlebell Trainer – Level 1 • Certified Thai Massage – Wat Po – Bangkok, Thailand • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt -Gracie Barra Helllas

Panagiotis Kiskiras

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Location: Athens, Greece

E-Mail: takkiski07@hotmail.com

Certifications: International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation (IKFF) Certified Kettlebell Trainer – Level 1

Takis has been practicing athletics since his early childhood, where he excelled as a swimmer for many years.  After his first training experience with his teacher, George Chalkias (Regional Director and Administrator for IKFF Greece), Takis began training intensively in Krav Maga (Israeli self defence system), supplemented with Kettlebells.  Takis later received his certification as a Certified Kettlebell Trainer under the direction of Steve Cotter, the Director and founder of IKFF.

Takis aims to train those who have an interest in improving their general athletic capability, health and harmony of the body and the mind.  Through the use of Kettlebells, Takis can assist his trainees to see the dramatic benefits of simultaneously working in aerobic as well as anaerobic capacity, which will increase physical well-being, strength, explosiveness and endurance.

Apostolos Iliopoulos

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Location: Athens, Greece

E-Mail: ilapostolos@gmail.com

Certifications: International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation (IKFF) Certified Kettlebell Trainer – Level 1 & Level 2

Apostolos is an IKFF certified kettlebell trainer in Athens, Greece. He had his first kettlebell experience as a student of George Chalkias (IKFF Regional Director of Operations, Greece) in the Krav Maga system of self defense. A lover of innovative ways of maintaining physical fitness and mental alertness, he was inspired and motivated by this vigorous type of exercise, that offers physical and at the same time spiritual discipline through the combination of aerobics and strength exercises. His aim is to use kettlebells to have you quickly toned and strengthen not only your body but also your mind.

Apostolis works as a private trainer who focuses on individual needs and skills. His main priority is to enhance individual skills and work on endurance and explosive power.

Panos Mpaltas

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Location: Athens, Greece

E-Mail: panbal26@gmail.com

Certification: International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation (IKFF) Certified Kettlebell Trainer – Level 1

Panos Mpaltas is an athete and deals with a lot of forms of training as:

Weighlifting and Powerlifting
Brajilian Jiou Jitsou
Muay Thai
Grecoroman and Free Wrestling

Panos discovered Kettlebell as a multifaceted form of training from an article in a athletic magazine accidently.He realized that  with Kettlebell you can increase the explosion , the “cardio” , the flexibility ,the muscular resistance . the power , the streching and generally the good form of organism. Now, Panos is an IKFF Intructor and teaches also in other persons the privilleges of Kettlebell.

Magda Zambetakis

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Location: Athens, Greece

E-Mail: magda.zambetakis@gmail.com

Certification:
• International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation (IKFF) Certified Kettlebell Trainer – Level 1
• International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation (IKFF) Certified Kettlebell Trainer, Fitness and Movement Dynamics – Level 2
• CrossFit Level 1 (CF-L1) Trainer (ANSI Accredited)
• American Fitness Professionals and Associates (AFPA) Certified Personal Trainer

Profile:  
As an instructor in Athens, Greece, Magda found working with kettlebells to be one of the quickest, most effective ways to obtain a total body workout, develop extreme levels of strength, endurance, power and stamina while sculpting the body – all this without spending hours at the gym.
Her aim is to optimize your core strength and conditioning levels and ultimately your physical competence  and functionality.  Her method is to use a constantly varied combination of kettlebell, bodyweight and mobility drills, manipulating the programming structure and intensity ensuring you keep improving in performance and fitness.
The method is scalable for persons of all ages – from beginners to elites and athletes alike.  The result – quickly toned, leaner body-fat ratio, mentally and physically stronger, throwing faster, hitting harder, running quicker and lasting longer.
Once you give it a try, you will be hooked!

George Chalkias

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Director of Operations, Greece

E-Mail: info@powertactics.gr
Website: http://www.powertactics.gr

Certifications:
•    International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation (IKFF) Certified Kettlebell Trainer -Level 1
•    International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation (IKFF) Certified Kettlebell Trainer, Fitness and Movement Dynamics Specialist – Level 2
•    International Krav Maga Federation (IKMF) – Certified Civil Instructor
•    International Krav Maga Federation (IKMF) – Certified Military Instructor
•    International Krav Maga Federation (IKMF) VIP Protection – Gold Shield
•    International Krav Maga Federation (IKMF) VIP Protection – Silver Shield
•    International Krav Maga Federation (IKMF) – Certified Women’s Instructor
•    International Krav Maga Federation (IKMF) – Certified Kids Instructor
•    International Bulgarian Bag Confederation (IBBC) – Bulgarian Bag Specialist
•    American Fitness Professionals and Associates (AFPA) – Certified Sports Nutrition Consultant
•    American Fitness Professionals and Associates (AFPA) – Certified Personal Trainer

George Chalkias is a natural fitness enthusiast. As a Krav Maga Instructor belonging to the International Krav Maga Federation based in Israel, George trains groups of people in the art of self defence.  He owns a Krav Maga school based in Athens, Greece.  George’s goal is to use his knowledge and fitness talent to inspire and motivate people of every gender and age to protect themselves, realize their best potential and at the same time attain their unique fitness goals.
When George came across kettlebells, he was immediately inspired by its effective and rapid results. George trains individual persons or groups to use kettlebells for immediate results and considers kettlebells as the best tool to supplement martial artists for mental focus, hardness, strength, endurance and explosive power.