Requirements for level 1
Agatsu certifications are not toughness challenges. You are here to learn not prove that you are a super athlete. With that said you must show that you can safely and effectively teach the fundamentals to clients.
- Men are expected to perform the basics taught at the course with a min of a 16KG Kettlebell. Women are expected to demonstrate the basics with an 8KG or 12KG Kettlebell. If you have an injury that makes moving these weights dangerous please contact us to discuss.
- A technical exam must be passed showing that each participant understands and can perform the basics of Swings, Clean, Snatch, Windmill and Turkish Get Up safely and technically. As an instructor you should be able to demonstrate the fundamentals. You will perform the basics together as a group during your seminar.
- To help you keep your notes, you may purchase the course E-book here Agatsu Kettlebell Training E-Book. (one download per purchase)
- To ensure successful completion of the course and achievement of your certification we suggest everyone prepare with our Kettlebell Foundations available in our Online Members Training Programs. The Kettlebell Foundations program includes the 65 page Agatsu Kettlebell Training e-book, follow along classes, instructional video clips, workouts and more. It is the best online resource to ensure you are a success at our instructor certification seminars.
- Trainers are not certified to conduct other certifications. Any Agatsu trainer who conducts instructor certifications without express permission from Agatsu will render their certification null and void.
*In order to maintain the high standards that our certifications have become associated with, re-certification is mandatory every 2 years. Fee for re-certifying is half of the regular registration price.