What is kettlebell training?

Kettlebell or girya is a traditional Russian cast iron weight that looks like a cannonball with a handle. It is the ultimate tool for extreme all-around fitness.

The kettlebell first appeared in a Russian dictionary in 1704 (Cherkikh, 1994). So popular were kettlebells in Tsarist Russia that any strongman or weightlifter was referred to as a girevik, or a kettlebell .

Why train with kettlebells?

They deliver extreme all-around fitness. No other single exercise equipment does it better. Here is a short list of hardware the Russian kettlebell replaces:
barbells
dumbbells
belts for weighted pull-ups and dips
thick bars
medicine balls
grip devices
cardio equipment

What are the benefits of kettlebell training?

Develops all-purpose strength--to easily handle the toughest and most unexpected demand
Amps resilience--to repel the hardest hits
Maximizes staying power--because the last round decides all
Blends strength with flexibility--because strength that fails to reach its target is important
Strips away the fat--without dieting and aerobics
Forges a fighters physique--the form follows the function
Makes strong anywhere, anytime--an extreme hand held gym

Why train kettlebell at Ottawa Academy of Martial Arts (OAMA)?

At OAMA we provide RKC Certified Instructors under Pavel Tsatsouline (www.dragondoor.com). Pavel is the foremost authority on kettlebell training in North America. Our facility is new, bright and safe, with air conditioning and matted training areas. Our kettlebell classes provide a fun, high energy, friendly atmosphere to train in. There is also plenty of free parking behind our building.