Pavel Tsatsouline Kettlebell Strength Training Weight Lifting Workouts Exercise and Flexibility Questions & Answers.

Some people on the MMA.TV Undergound Forum are posting about a supposed incident that happened between you and a gracie. They are asking questions about what happened when a Gracie challenged you or something. If your interested in responding just wanted to let you know as I think you all class otherwise have a nice day! 

I saw quite a few people who's Calluse's were getting ripped off or who's calluses were enough of a problem that they had to be taped, I had the same problem in the past untill I met Mark Reifkind of Girya strength (www.giryastrength.com) at Mike Mahler's workshop in San Jose, His advice was dont let them develope in the first place, use a stone and grind the calluse away, every day...the stone he was speaking of can be found very easily, theyre called pumus stones and are used for taking calluses off of the feet, there is also graters for the removal of calluses but be careful they remove alot of skin...there is foot soakes you can wash your hands with that will soften the calluse before you attack it with the stone and make the job easier...This way you never have to cut calluses off of your hand or drain deep blisters...Now you have no excuse, ..stay Proactive in your approach to not getting ripped off again... 

I was fortunate to be able to attend Steve Cotter's Chicago workshop this weekend; what a great instructor and athlete! Watching him easily move the 72s the whole time was impressive, but watching him do alternating snatches with a pair of 72s was amazing. The entire workshop was fast paced, fun and informative. I had a great time and had PRs in double 52# presses and janda situps. I am especially grateful that Steve was willing to pass along GS snatch tips for us small-handed persons; they should help with keep my hands in better shape (less callous tearing) and increase my 52# numbers. I am recommending Steve's workshops to anyone interested in kettlebell training. Thank you again Steve! Kelly 

I was fortunate to be able to attend Steve Cotter's Chicago workshop this weekend; what a great instructor and athlete! Watching him easily move the 72s the whole time was impressive, but watching him do alternating snatches with a pair of 72s was amazing. The entire workshop was fast paced, fun and informative. I had a great time and had PRs in double 52# presses and janda situps. I am especially grateful that Steve was willing to pass along GS snatch tips for us small-handed persons; they should help with keep my hands in better shape (less callous tearing) and increase my 52# numbers. I am recommending Steve's workshops to anyone interested in kettlebell training. Thank you again Steve! Kelly 

Just got back from Mr. Cotter’s workshop in Chicago and it was a blast. Steve covered all the fundamental KB lifts as well as a few things I would never have imagined possible with these unwieldy hunks of iron! It was great to get solid instruction on fundamentals and also a glimpse at what is actually possible towards the upper limits. 

Just got back from Mr. Cotter’s workshop in Chicago and it was a blast. Steve covered all the fundamental KB lifts as well as a few things I would never have imagined possible with these unwieldy hunks of iron! It was great to get solid instruction on fundamentals and also a glimpse at what is actually possible towards the upper limits. 

Go the 105lb bell today and it reminds me of the first time I tried playing with the 88lb bell back in 2002! The bell is huge, challenging, and a lot of fun. Did some floor presses with each arm, five per side. Liked it and will incorporate it into my GTG program on alternating days with double Mil presses(with the 88s). Did a TGU and side press with my right arm, a windmill with the right and some push presses. Military pressed it once with my right arm and heard my back crack in five places! So much for needing to have my back adjusted ;-) Lot of fun and I am going to take it to the park later today to do some snatches and other fun things. Cannot take the chance of dropping it on my living room floor as it will probably go through the floor and scare the hell out of my neighbors ;-) Mike Mahler

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I have recently started studying Ng Fmaily 5 Animal Shaolin Kung Fu, and so far it is very fun and inspiring to my own goals.. Has anyone here possibly studied this style of Kung Fu or encountered it in your training time? My Sifu teaches not only the forms but also teaches how each can be effective in combat, which is why I am learning from him. I want true application, as well as the strict forms themselves. He also teaches a type of joint-locking, and weapons training. All around seems like a great bargain, with a vast amount of information available. 

I am close on the details which will be announced next week. Will be a kettlebell version of the Captains of Crush and we will be throwing in some cash prizes as well as a bucket of fame. 

Being overly ambitious can often be a nasty way to learn a lesson. Instead of slowly incorporating the 48kg bells into my routine I went all out in performing double clean and jerks. Today my forearms are so wiped out that I think I am going to get some soft-tissue work. My biceps and forearms feel like I performed 24 hours of curls. Ouch!! Ok, lesson learned a little more progressive next time:) Josh Henkin www.joshhenkin.com 

I had it Taylor 115-113. I thought Hopkins came on strong at the end but was too far behind. I think he thought Taylor was going to make dumb mistakes in the early rounds and it just never happened. Rob  

I had it Taylor 115-113. I thought Hopkins came on strong at the end but was too far behind. I think he thought Taylor was going to make dumb mistakes in the early rounds and it just never happened. Rob  

First, if you didn't come out you missed a great workshop. Saturday was the KB workshop. We did it outside at Piedmont Park in downtown ATL. Wasn't bad despite the heat, swamp-like conditions and ankle biting gnats. But hey, isn't that what hard-style training is all about?!?!?! Steve does a great clinic (in between his moaning and groaning about making sure he gets to eat chitlins, chicken and waffles and fried twinkies during his visit! Granted he didn't quite find any of the above, but he DID insist we hit Dunkin Donuts before each workshop! Right Dave?!?!;-) Seriously though, Steve did a fantastic job presenting drills both basic and advanced. Steve is a great instructor and pays attention to detail. He definitely has a passion for what he does and it comes through in the quality of his instruction. Aside from Steve, Dave Randolph and Marguerite came down from KY (always great to see you Dave, it was great bashing forearms with you!), Dave "Crash" Whitley came down from TN (Dave it was great to finally meet you. Lisa said she is ready to kick your ass again anytime you want a rematch!;-) Marty Farrell and one of his friends came up from Macon (You missed some great burgers at the Vortex Marty!) One of Steve's trainees, a cool tatoo artist named Pete, came up from FL to attend the KB workshop and did a great job with all the drills. Jim Webb and his wife made the trip down from SC to join us for dinner at Rusan's Sushi which was a great time. Steve, it was great to have you out to the ATL and a pleasure to finally meet you. If you make it out in October for the NSCA clinic we are definitely going to have to check out that fried cheesecake! Thanks again to all who made it out for the workshop! -Scott  

First, if you didn't come out you missed a great workshop. Saturday was the KB workshop. We did it outside at Piedmont Park in downtown ATL. Wasn't bad despite the heat, swamp-like conditions and ankle biting gnats. But hey, isn't that what hard-style training is all about?!?!?! Steve does a great clinic (in between his moaning and groaning about making sure he gets to eat chitlins, chicken and waffles and fried twinkies during his visit! Granted he didn't quite find any of the above, but he DID insist we hit Dunkin Donuts before each workshop! Right Dave?!?!;-) Seriously though, Steve did a fantastic job presenting drills both basic and advanced. Steve is a great instructor and pays attention to detail. He definitely has a passion for what he does and it comes through in the quality of his instruction. Aside from Steve, Dave Randolph and Marguerite came down from KY (always great to see you Dave, it was great bashing forearms with you!), Dave "Crash" Whitley came down from TN (Dave it was great to finally meet you. Lisa said she is ready to kick your ass again anytime you want a rematch!;-) Marty Farrell and one of his friends came up from Macon (You missed some great burgers at the Vortex Marty!) One of Steve's trainees, a cool tatoo artist named Pete, came up from FL to attend the KB workshop and did a great job with all the drills. Jim Webb and his wife made the trip down from SC to join us for dinner at Rusan's Sushi which was a great time. Steve, it was great to have you out to the ATL and a pleasure to finally meet you. If you make it out in October for the NSCA clinic we are definitely going to have to check out that fried cheesecake! Thanks again to all who made it out for the workshop! -Scott  

First, if you didn't come out you missed a great workshop. Saturday was the KB workshop. We did it outside at Piedmont Park in downtown ATL. Wasn't bad despite the heat, swamp-like conditions and ankle biting gnats. But hey, isn't that what hard-style training is all about?!?!?! Steve does a great clinic (in between his moaning and groaning about making sure he gets to eat chitlins, chicken and waffles and fried twinkies during his visit! Granted he didn't quite find any of the above, but he DID insist we hit Dunkin Donuts before each workshop! Right Dave?!?!;-) Seriously though, Steve did a fantastic job presenting drills both basic and advanced. Steve is a great instructor and pays attention to detail. He definitely has a passion for what he does and it comes through in the quality of his instruction. Aside from Steve, Dave Randolph and Marguerite came down from KY (always great to see you Dave, it was great bashing forearms with you!), Dave "Crash" Whitley came down from TN (Dave it was great to finally meet you. Lisa said she is ready to kick your ass again anytime you want a rematch!;-) Marty Farrell and one of his friends came up from Macon (You missed some great burgers at the Vortex Marty!) One of Steve's trainees, a cool tatoo artist named Pete, came up from FL to attend the KB workshop and did a great job with all the drills. Jim Webb and his wife made the trip down from SC to join us for dinner at Rusan's Sushi which was a great time. Steve, it was great to have you out to the ATL and a pleasure to finally meet you. If you make it out in October for the NSCA clinic we are definitely going to have to check out that fried cheesecake! Thanks again to all who made it out for the workshop! -Scott  

First, if you didn't come out you missed a great workshop. Saturday was the KB workshop. We did it outside at Piedmont Park in downtown ATL. Wasn't bad despite the heat, swamp-like conditions and ankle biting gnats. But hey, isn't that what hard-style training is all about?!?!?! Steve does a great clinic (in between his moaning and groaning about making sure he gets to eat chitlins, chicken and waffles and fried twinkies during his visit! Granted he didn't quite find any of the above, but he DID insist we hit Dunkin Donuts before each workshop! Right Dave?!?!;-) Seriously though, Steve did a fantastic job presenting drills both basic and advanced. Steve is a great instructor and pays attention to detail. He definitely has a passion for what he does and it comes through in the quality of his instruction. Aside from Steve, Dave Randolph and Marguerite came down from KY (always great to see you Dave, it was great bashing forearms with you!), Dave "Crash" Whitley came down from TN (Dave it was great to finally meet you. Lisa said she is ready to kick your ass again anytime you want a rematch!;-) Marty Farrell and one of his friends came up from Macon (You missed some great burgers at the Vortex Marty!) One of Steve's trainees, a cool tatoo artist named Pete, came up from FL to attend the KB workshop and did a great job with all the drills. Jim Webb and his wife made the trip down from SC to join us for dinner at Rusan's Sushi which was a great time. Steve, it was great to have you out to the ATL and a pleasure to finally meet you. If you make it out in October for the NSCA clinic we are definitely going to have to check out that fried cheesecake! Thanks again to all who made it out for the workshop! -Scott  

First, if you didn't come out you missed a great workshop. Saturday was the KB workshop. We did it outside at Piedmont Park in downtown ATL. Wasn't bad despite the heat, swamp-like conditions and ankle biting gnats. But hey, isn't that what hard-style training is all about?!?!?! Steve does a great clinic (in between his moaning and groaning about making sure he gets to eat chitlins, chicken and waffles and fried twinkies during his visit! Granted he didn't quite find any of the above, but he DID insist we hit Dunkin Donuts before each workshop! Right Dave?!?!;-) Seriously though, Steve did a fantastic job presenting drills both basic and advanced. Steve is a great instructor and pays attention to detail. He definitely has a passion for what he does and it comes through in the quality of his instruction. Aside from Steve, Dave Randolph and Marguerite came down from KY (always great to see you Dave, it was great bashing forearms with you!), Dave "Crash" Whitley came down from TN (Dave it was great to finally meet you. Lisa said she is ready to kick your ass again anytime you want a rematch!;-) Marty Farrell and one of his friends came up from Macon (You missed some great burgers at the Vortex Marty!) One of Steve's trainees, a cool tatoo artist named Pete, came up from FL to attend the KB workshop and did a great job with all the drills. Jim Webb and his wife made the trip down from SC to join us for dinner at Rusan's Sushi which was a great time. Steve, it was great to have you out to the ATL and a pleasure to finally meet you. If you make it out in October for the NSCA clinic we are definitely going to have to check out that fried cheesecake! Thanks again to all who made it out for the workshop! -Scott  

First, if you didn't come out you missed a great workshop. Saturday was the KB workshop. We did it outside at Piedmont Park in downtown ATL. Wasn't bad despite the heat, swamp-like conditions and ankle biting gnats. But hey, isn't that what hard-style training is all about?!?!?! Steve does a great clinic (in between his moaning and groaning about making sure he gets to eat chitlins, chicken and waffles and fried twinkies during his visit! Granted he didn't quite find any of the above, but he DID insist we hit Dunkin Donuts before each workshop! Right Dave?!?!;-) Seriously though, Steve did a fantastic job presenting drills both basic and advanced. Steve is a great instructor and pays attention to detail. He definitely has a passion for what he does and it comes through in the quality of his instruction. Aside from Steve, Dave Randolph and Marguerite came down from KY (always great to see you Dave, it was great bashing forearms with you!), Dave "Crash" Whitley came down from TN (Dave it was great to finally meet you. Lisa said she is ready to kick your ass again anytime you want a rematch!;-) Marty Farrell and one of his friends came up from Macon (You missed some great burgers at the Vortex Marty!) One of Steve's trainees, a cool tatoo artist named Pete, came up from FL to attend the KB workshop and did a great job with all the drills. Jim Webb and his wife made the trip down from SC to join us for dinner at Rusan's Sushi which was a great time. Steve, it was great to have you out to the ATL and a pleasure to finally meet you. If you make it out in October for the NSCA clinic we are definitely going to have to check out that fried cheesecake! Thanks again to all who made it out for the workshop! -Scott  

First, if you didn't come out you missed a great workshop. Saturday was the KB workshop. We did it outside at Piedmont Park in downtown ATL. Wasn't bad despite the heat, swamp-like conditions and ankle biting gnats. But hey, isn't that what hard-style training is all about?!?!?! Steve does a great clinic (in between his moaning and groaning about making sure he gets to eat chitlins, chicken and waffles and fried twinkies during his visit! Granted he didn't quite find any of the above, but he DID insist we hit Dunkin Donuts before each workshop! Right Dave?!?!;-) Seriously though, Steve did a fantastic job presenting drills both basic and advanced. Steve is a great instructor and pays attention to detail. He definitely has a passion for what he does and it comes through in the quality of his instruction. Aside from Steve, Dave Randolph and Marguerite came down from KY (always great to see you Dave, it was great bashing forearms with you!), Dave "Crash" Whitley came down from TN (Dave it was great to finally meet you. Lisa said she is ready to kick your ass again anytime you want a rematch!;-) Marty Farrell and one of his friends came up from Macon (You missed some great burgers at the Vortex Marty!) One of Steve's trainees, a cool tatoo artist named Pete, came up from FL to attend the KB workshop and did a great job with all the drills. Jim Webb and his wife made the trip down from SC to join us for dinner at Rusan's Sushi which was a great time. Steve, it was great to have you out to the ATL and a pleasure to finally meet you. If you make it out in October for the NSCA clinic we are definitely going to have to check out that fried cheesecake! Thanks again to all who made it out for the workshop! -Scott  

iv use of the techniques in thr nw for my pistols and elevated OAPs nd its the best. like tensin ur ass when ur at the bottom of a pistol and im also trying to try squeezin my my abs at the bottom to help me up , same with pullups. i gotta tell u tho, the MOST anoying thing when ur doin hard exercises such as the ones above would be when somethin funny happens or some1 does something funny and u laugh, then ur whole workout is meessed up because u got weaker from laughing. i reallly gotta get some privacy!!! 

See how I start rumors! This would be an excellent idea considering your history with the device. I am sure this forum will demand it. Hope everything is great and I have not forgotten about our little "project" together. Tom Furman

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See how I start rumors! This would be an excellent idea considering your history with the device. I am sure this forum will demand it. Hope everything is great and I have not forgotten about our little "project" together. Tom Furman

http://www.physicalstrategies.com 

can your DVD's be used for a GPP or are they primarily for MA? Not looking for anything specialized, only superior conditioning. Thanks 

from your little escapade into rep hell? Inquiring minds want to know if you are a human mutant or from other species entirely. Rif hoping you are at least sore. 

from your little escapade into rep hell? Inquiring minds want to know if you are a human mutant or from other species entirely. Rif hoping you are at least sore. 

from your little escapade into rep hell? Inquiring minds want to know if you are a human mutant or from other species entirely. Rif hoping you are at least sore. 

from your little escapade into rep hell? Inquiring minds want to know if you are a human mutant or from other species entirely. Rif hoping you are at least sore. 

Just did 1050 40kg 1 arm swings in 1 hour, 14 minutes. Thanks for throwing down the gauntlet. I did shorter sets than you did because my L hand kept giving out. I started 10r/lx2 + 5r/l (50 total) but had to break it up after the first long set. Some were 15/15, some 10/10, some 5/5. I would do 50 as quickly as i could like that, then rest a couple of minutes, repeat. I must go eat now.

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Just got back from Santa Monica and an intense training weekend with Pavel,Mike Castrogiovanni, Mike Mahler, David Weck,Brett Jones and Steve Cotter. What a perfect weekend. Never have been to the beach down there and it was perfect california weather and the pacific was actually warm.Will have a write up soon but here are the pics on my blog,just keep scrolling down.

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