Newsletter #19
Hello Friends
Two weeks ago I was face with a very difficult choice, whether to go to Cabo San Lucas for our 19th annual "Too Much Fun in the Sun" trip or attend a 1 day RKC event. My decision surprised all my friends, family and clients, and even myself. I chose RKC Hardstyle in Ventura. Now granted, the decision was a hard one to make but after it was all said and done I made the right choice.
So what was this event held in Ventura that prompted such an unusual decision?
Originally "Hard Style" referred to martial arts like karate which concentrated total body muscle tension into one extraordinary effort - "one punch, one kill". When Pavel served in the Soviet Special Forces, his unit was among those who had adopted a karate-based style of hand-to-hand combat. The hard style of kettlebell training was born to support the hard style of fighting.
Determined to take the skill of strength as far as possible, Pavel (chief instructor and founder of the RKC) researched every possible venue that could be of help ranging from reading obscure neuroscience papers and old Soviet biomechanics texts, to picking the brains of gymnastics, powerlifting, and arm-wrestling elite. Powerlifting coach Louie Simmons has said it best: "Pavel has reverse engineered what the strongest athletes do naturally". This is Hardstyle.
What made this event so unusual was the emphasis of the training. Hardstyle Ventura focused on full body work. Most of the day was spent learning exercises most of you are familiar with, pushups, pull-ups, pistols (a one legged squat) and handstands, I’m sure this sounds easy but Hard Style brought everything to another level of difficulty and understanding. Although this was an RKC event kettlebells was a VERY small part of the day.
The event was amazing and I’m sure all of my clients will reap the rewards (or should I say feel the pain). RKC continues to improve the skills of all of its instructors.
I encourage everyone to look at the pictures and YouTube video of the day on my website.
Check out the pictures and videos here
Please let me know what you think about the site and the event. Check out the site from time to time for new pictures, announcements and links
David White
david@maximizefitness.com
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