StrongFirst Kettlebell 401, Kettlebell 501, COMBO Workshops—Vermilion, OH

Schedule

Sun Jul 26 2026 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Blind Dog Gym | Vermilion, OH

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Elevate your practice to the highest standards. Push your limits in KB401—then master SFG II testing skills in KB501.
About this Event

Save $20 with early registration—price goes up July 20!

INSTRUCTOR

Mark Valenti, StrongFirst StrongFirst Certified Team Leader Instructor

SCHEDULE

Kettlebell 401: 10:00am - 2:00pm
*Check-in starts at 9:45am
Kettlebell 501: 2:30pm- 6:30pm
*Check-in starts at 2:15pm
COMBO Workshop: 10:00am - 6:30pm
*Check-in starts at 9:45am

CONTACT

This workshop is organized and licensed by Mark Valenti. Email all registration and other questions to [email protected].

Registration Cancellation by Participant: Registration fees are non-refundable. No refunds will be granted. Registrants may transfer their registration to another person for no fee.


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Kettlebell 401: Advanced Grinds & Ballistics

Push Your Limits, Elevate Your Skills!

Building on the foundation set by Kettlebell 301: SFG Ready, this advanced workshop focuses on perfecting the grinds and ballistics that define elite kettlebell training.

This workshop combines technical expertise with practical programming to ensure you leave not just with refined skills, but with actionable training strategies.

If you’ve completed Kettlebell 101, 201, and 301, are an SFG I certified Instructor, or have trained with a StrongFirst SFG II Certified InstructorKettlebell 401 will help you level up.

Prerequisites

To attend this workshop, you need to be competent in SFG Level I skills. Ignore at your peril.

Learn these skills from , , and workshops, a , or a .

You will learn:

  • Advanced Military Press Techniques: Maximize power and control with drills like the Double Military Press and See Saw Press.
  • Bottom-Up Mastery: Challenge your grip, stability, and coordination with the demanding Bottom-Up Clean, Press, and Squat.
  • Double Push Press & Snatch: Develop explosive power and precision with these essential ballistic movements.
  • Double Kettlebell Programming: Practical applications for progressive strength gains, including the “Jurassic Rite of Passage” and the Double Snatch AXE programs.
  • Master the skills taught in this workshop, and you’ll be ready for , the ultimate preparation for achieving the next level of StrongFirst’s gold standard Kettlebell certification.

Take your kettlebell training to the next level.

Sign up and power to you!



Kettlebell 501: SFG II Ready

The Kettlebell 501 Workshop is your ultimate preparation for the next level of the gold standard of kettlebell training: the SFG II Instructor Certification. If you’ve built your foundation through the Kettlebell 401 Workshop and the core StrongFirst curriculum, it’s time to elevate your skill set, strength, and coaching capabilities to elite levels.

Prerequisites

To attend this workshop, you need to be competent in SFG Level I skills and in Kettlebell 401 workshop skills. Ignore at your peril.

Learn these skills from , , , and workshops, a , or a .

You will learn:

  • The Jerk and Double Jerk: Master the explosive, full-body power of this essential ballistic lift.
  • Windmill and Bent Press: Achieve unparalleled loaded mobility and advanced pressing strength.
  • StrongFirst Athletic Drills: Get out of your comfort zone with these dynamic split stance drills and up your athleticism.
  • Advanced Programming: Develop and refine your clean-and-jerk skills with the ‘A+A’ training method and prepare for SFG II with a structured, progressive plan.
  • SFG II Readiness: Specific drills and strategies to perfect the challenging SFG II testing requirements.

Elevate your practice to the highest standards.

Sign up and power to you!


Agenda

🕑: 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Kettlebell 401: Advanced Kettlebell Grinds & Ballistics

Info: Check-in starts at 9:45am


🕑: 02:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Kettlebell 501: SFG II Ready

Info: Check-in starts at 2:15pm


🕑: 10:00 AM - 06:30 PM
COMBO Workshop: KB401 & KB501

Info: Check-in starts at 9:45am


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Blind Dog Gym, 1607 Ohio 60, Vermilion, United States

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