As soon as I knew there was such a thing as a Senior Kettlebell Instructor Corp I knew I wanted to be among them. That dream was reached this weekend as Pavel named me as the newest Senior RKC Instructor. I lead a twelve person team all weekend through the certification process, designed and lead two tough workouts and got the full team leader experience. It was surreal to be with teaching and consulting with Pavel, Steve Maxwell, Steve Cotter, Brett Jones and Andrea DuCane.
My team was an amazing collection of great athletes and incredible regular people who just loved kbs and want to teach others how to do them. My assistants Doug and Sarah were just perfect as was pretty much the whole weekend. I just wish I had done the crucible with Steve Maxwell at the end as it would have been a perfect ending to my new appointment. I will do this at the next one to make up for it.
It was nonstop all weekend and my knee held up surprisingly well. My new gait technique served me well also.I only ate one meal a day and had tons of energy as well. It also brough my bodyfat to 9.3 % just now at the end of the day at 163.8lbs. I am so psyched I can't beleive it!
Mark Reifkind
SR RKC
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Congrtaulations to you Rif!
How you going to find time now to be the blog watch dog;)
COngratilations, Rif! A well deserved honor. I can't think of a better person to be named as a Sr. RKC. I hope I am there to see you do the crucible with Steve Maxwell!
Too funny, Ken!
Pete Diaz
(I am having problems logging on with account...but only on yours...weird.)
Ken,
do not worry friend,my blog watcher status will be unphased.
Pete,
sorry about the posting problems and thanks for the kind words.Now, onto forming the NorCal Kettlebell Alliance! to that end we have two new EXCELLENT Norcal RKCs
Erik Namayan and Jason Von from Livemore. Two very top notch instructors and athletes.
Way to go, Rif!
Very Cool.
What kind of benefits does that come with?
When does the Rifstonian line of signature kb's come out?
Maybe when I get time to get to the RKC you'll be my guide.
Dymmel
Rif,
Smokin' Dude! Conrrats on your promotion to Senior RKC, you bring a lot to the table in terms of both practical experience and knowledge.
I am looking forward to more great things from you in the future.
Best wishes and Stay Strong!
Tom Shook
Rif,
I knew this would happen, just a matter of time. Congratulations on achieving a hard earned goal! The RKC system is lucky to have a coach of your caliber in a teaching position! You rock Rif!!!!
Yup, Rif was AWESOME! He has a phenomenal grasp of the fine details of KB lifting. He smoked the students with a high pull ladder and led the pack.
It was great hanging with you this past weekend, Rif. Hope to do it again in April.
An awesome teacher by all means! Bow and arrow, diving board, water skiing...great visuals..with many more to come, I'm sure! I can't wait.
You are an all around outstanding, top caliber individual.
It was a privilege to work with you.
Sara C:
Wow, so all Californians are not eating Granola, playing with Crackberries, and listening to Al Franken!
At last some real men in that state!
Continue the testosterone drenched work.
people, I cannot tell you how incredible it is to hear these words from those I respect and admire as much as I do all of you.
This whole kettlebell experience has been one of the most incredible journeys I have ever been on and I have been through a few!
But the level of intellect, energy, passion, intensity and sheer intensity of all of those in this kb community is something else!
I learn from you all everyday and I cant think of a better compliment than that.
tim,
just let me know when you are doing your cert and I will get you in my group if I can.oh and no signature line for me baby, hard core old school is where I'm at, you know that.
tommy,
DUDE I LIKE THAT IDEA! Lead from the front eh!
And beleive it when I say I want to come out there and work with you guys like nobodies business! Plenty of room for KB growth in Europe eh? It is such an honor to be along with you and Kenneth as the New Seniors. Couldnt have better company!
Keep in touch
Rif
geoff,
it helped me tons having you there as Pavels assistant( my job last cert!)and it was excellent meeting your team, just with we had had more time to do Z stuff with Kevin and you.
and as I hold you in the highest regard as an athlete,trainer and thinker it makes me proud to hear such kind words from you,thank you brother.
and I was particularly proud of my hi pull performance. It was saturday and workout day anyway!good to see my training methods bearing fruit.
I will be there in April.
take care
rif
sarah,
as I said on the board you were just a total pleasure to be around and a total professional as well.made my life much easier this weekend to be able to depend on you so well.
thanks and keep in touch
rif
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