Founded by (Steve Cotter) in 2008, IKFF has worked tirelessly to promote safe, effective kettlebell and fitness training all around the world. Along with (Ken Blackburn) and our team of (master trainers), IKFF has established a Global standard for excellence in the development of certified kettlebell trainers.
The use of the kettlebell has grown immensely world-wide over the past decade, and the need for a high-level of professionalism among the certified kettlebell trainers must continue to match this growth.
We are guided by Professional ethics – first, do no harm
This commitment to safe coaching practices starts with technical competence and a careful eye for identifying and correcting faulty form. The duty of the trainer is to provide a safe environment for the students they serve.
Validity
All IKFF – certified trainers will maintain a commitment to continuous growth and development. The IKFF Fitness Test is how the certified kettlebell trainer shows technical skill and is the criteria for professional standard. All IKFF-certified trainers will stay current with his or her kettlebell practice by re-certifying every 2 years
Recertification process
To maintain active IKFF-certification, a CKT has 3 options:
– If you are unable to attend a live IKFF course, you can submit your assessment by (video) to be graded for approval by IKFF
-You can schedule a private training with (Steve Cotter)
*All current CKTs who certified prior to June 1, 2018 will have until Jan 1, 2019 to recertify and maintain CKT validity
*CKTs certified after June 1, 2018 will have a 3-month grace-period to recertify
( 27 months for every 2-year period)
*A CKT that does not recertify within the 27-month period will lose IKFF-certification validity and will not be eligible for re-certification.
Level 1 CKT technical assessment:
Men:
-Hand-hand Swing: 20kg x 100 – switching hands after each rep is completed
-1 arm Clean& Press: 20kg x 16 reps per hand AND must work for the full 2 minutes on each hand (4 min set); 32 reps total non-stop
-Snatch: 20kg x 60 reps with only 1 hand switch (can do 30 each hand or any combo that totals 60 reps)
-Front Squat: 20kg x 30 reps AND must hold KB for entire 2 min
Women:
-Hand-hand Swing: 12kg x 100 – switching hands after each rep is completed
-1 arm Clean& Press: 12kg x 16 reps per hand AND must work for the full 2 minutes on each hand (4 min set); 32 reps total non-stop
-Snatch: 12kg x 60 reps with only 1 hand switch (can do 30 each hand or any combo that totals 60 reps)
-Front Squat: 12kg x 30 reps AND must hold KB for entire 2 min
* The above is performed one right after the next putting the kettlebell down
* Women under 45 kg can use 8kg and men under 60kg can use 16kg; women and men over 55 years of age can use 8kg and 16kg, respectively
CKT Level 2 technical assessment:
Men
- Option 1
- 2 KB Jerk: 2x20kg x 40 reps;
- Snatch: 20kg x 100 reps (can do 50 each hand or any combo that totals 100 reps)
- Option 2
- 2 KB Jerk: 2x16kg x 65 reps;
- Snatch: 16kg x 150 reps (can do 75 each hand or any combo that totals 150 reps)
- Option 3
- 2 KB Jerk: 2x24kg x 30 reps;
- Snatch: 24kg x 70 reps (can do 35 each hand or any combo that totals 70 reps)
Women:
- Option 1
- 2 KB Jerk: 2x12kg x 40 reps;
- Snatch: 12kg x 100 reps (can do 50 each hand or any combo that totals 100 reps)
- Option 2
- 2 KB Jerk: 2x8kg x 75 reps;
- Snatch: 8kg x 150 reps (can do 50 each hand or any combo that totals 100 reps)
- Option 3
- 2 KB Jerk: 2x16kg x 30 reps;
- Snatch: 16kg x 70 reps (can do 35 each hand or any combo that totals 70 reps)
*Note an option of which weight to use; this allows for individual differences in size, age, BW, etc;
CMS technical assessment:
Pushups: Men 35 Women 10
Horse Stance: Men and Women 1 min (thighs parallel)
Pull-ups: Men 12 strict Women 2 strict
Abs: Seated Knees to Chest: Men 35 Women 35
Trunk Hyperextension (partner hold): Men 25 Women 25
Jumping Burpees: Men 30 Women 20
Pistols: Men 1 strict rep per leg Women 1 strict rep per leg
Jump over Stick at Knee Level: Men 30 jumps in 1 minute Women 20 reps in 1 minute