Meet the Team

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Dave Hedges owns and runs Wild Geese Fitness Training based in Dublin, Ireland

He’s also the co-founder of Wild Geese Martial Arts.

Over the years Dave has practiced many martial arts, collecting a handful of black belts and teaching certs along the way.
It was this hunger and passion for martial proficiency that lead to his immersion into fitness which ultimately lead to discovering kettlebell training.
Dave’s training philosophy revolves around creating more efficient human animals by developing Strength, Endurance and Mobility in equal measure.
The kettlebell training methods supplemented with bodyweight, animal and barbell work have so far shown themselves to be the best combination of methods to realise this philosophy.

Dave has built a name not only as a strength & conditioning coach, but a wealth of knowledge on mobility and more recently with the integration of the Anatomy in motion method into his service, postural alignment and injury management. He is also a prolific writer, contributing dozens of articles in various print magazines and online blogs.

His client base ranges from Kettlebell Sports competitors, competitive martial artists, semi-pro mountain bikers, triathletes and general fitness enthusiasts.

Master Trainer and Team Leader for IKFF Norway.

Allan is the founder and Head Coach of Training Room in Trondheim, Norway; with his specialty in “alternative training” for different teams in soccer, track, handball and ice hockey. Allan provides personal training and instructs regular classes at Training Room. In addition, Allan is the founder and President of the SAFE Self-defense System.

Allan has completed high level instructor training from the International Girevoy Sport Federation under V.S Rasskazov in Russia and most recently received his Level 2 Kettlebell Teacher certification with the IKFF.

Allan has made fitness an important part of his life since the age of 10. At the age of 18 he successfully reached the National Team in Boxing. Allan has competed in such events as the 24 hour extreme challenges, marathons and bicycle races. In addition, Allan has trained in Karate, Tae kwon Do and Kung Fu.

Allan has the title of IKFF Master of Sport in Snatch 32 kg.

Team Leader Chile and South America

Lic. Physical Therapy
M.Sc. Exercise Physiology

Email: rcanaskine@gmail.com
Email: pesasrusachile@gmail.com

With a diverse Athletic background, including athletics (100, 200m track events), martial arts, fitness and functional training, Rodrigo started his road on kettlebell lifting (both for fitness and as a sport). As a physical therapist Rodrigo has realized how relevant kettlebells are for injury prevention and rehabilitation for sportspeople.

Rodrigo is currently working on the development of specific training programmes for very diverse populations, such as: firefighters, martial artists, and general people with different sport backgrounds and interests.

Qualifications

• Certified Kettlebell Trainer Levels 1 & 2
• Specialized endurance Development IKFF
• Modern Kettlebell Sports IKFF

IKFF level 1 Master Trainer

Yani was the first trainer to introduce kettlebell lifting to Lebanon in 2010. He has been working with kettlebells since 2009 and works with IFPA (International Fitness Professionals Association) to continuously promote kettlebell training. A certified personal trainer that works with a variety of clients including combat athletes (MMA fighters), personal trainers and men and women of all ages and abilities.

Yani’s training philosophy is ‘Move With Strength’ a belief that grew from his interest in martial arts and led him to Kettlebells. “It should no longer be JUST about building muscles but also about functional ability and performance”. Yani incorporates this philosophy into his training programs with his clients as well as his own workouts.

He also enjoys partaking in Capoeira, Olympic Lifting, Powerlifting, Calisthenics, Martial Arts and outdoor activities.

Website: www.yanikokozaki.com

Email: yanikokozaki@gmail.com

Brevet d’Etat HACUMESE (Haltérophilie,Culturisme et Mouvements Educatifs d’Entretiens), BEAECPC (Brevet d’Etat d’Aptitude à l’Enseignement du Culturisme Powerlifting et Culture physique )

• CKT level 1
• Master Trainer CKT
• IUKL level 1 kettlebell lifting
• CrossFit Level 1
• Gym Owner since 1997

First IKFF CKT in Puerto Rico. Goal: Promote in Puerto Rico the Kettlebell Sport and the use of kettlebells as a fitness tool.

34+ years experience in martial arts and fitness, 2nd degree black belt in Okinawan Kempo Karate, 6th degree in GoJu Ryu karate and 2nd degree in Seibukan JuJutsu.

Currently, teaching group kettlebell classes and kettlebell Sport training.

Currently working on become the first CMS from Puerto Rico

Kettlebell Certifications:

• IKFF – Certified Kettlebell Teacher Level 1 & 2 and Master Trainer
• IKSFA – Certified Kettlebell Sport Coach Level 1

Rajiv is formally recognized by IKFF (International Kettlebell Fitness Federation) as a Level 1 Master Trainer in kettlebells; he completed his Level 1 Master Training in kettlebells under the guidance of Steve Cotter, and is one of the select few Level 1 Master Trainers in India. Being athletically inclined, he started rowing as a teenager. He trained and practiced rowing meticulously and became a national level rowing athlete for India. He won several prestigious international and national awards and accolades in rowing.