Australian Kettlebells founder and owner Rick Ravensdale produced the first kettlebell for his own use in 2000.  Soon after, he realised the potential of the kettlebell as one of the most effective tools for strength and conditioning.

Rick pioneered the kettlebell training concept in Australia widely endorsing the benefits of kettlebell training.  Rick has developed a certification course consisting of three levels of workshops, with each workshop covering more advanced material so that your knowledge is progressed in a logical and systematic fashion.  Rick has recruited Australia’s top trainers to ensure that you get the most out of your training sessions with us.

About the Trainers

Melbourne

Chris and Emily are kettlebell enthusiasts of the highest order. With over over 14 years combined experience in the fitness industry, Chris and Emily have used kettlebells to train everyone from the average Joe on the street right through to elite athletes, including current Australian National Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Champion.

Chris and Emily have also learnt much from their own sporting careers, with Chris having competed in elite track cycling for over five years and Emily being the current women’s national champion in the sport of kettlebell lifting (Girevoy sport) and the first person in Australia to achieve the Master of Sport rank.

Importantly, Chris and Emily have a love for sharing their training knowledge with others, particularly when it comes to kettlebells.  They are eager to help you get the most possible out of your kettlebell training.

Chris and Emily are highly qualified, ensuring you are learning from the best.

Chris:

• Cert IV Personal Trainer
• AKI (Australian Kettlebells Instructor)
• IKSA (International Kettlebell & Strength Training Academy) Level 2 Certified Coach

Emily

• BSc
• Cert IV Personal Trainer
• AKI (Australian Kettlebells Instructor)
• IKSA (International Kettlebell & Strength Training Academy) Level 2 Certified Coach
• The only WKC (World Kettlebell Club) Certified Coach in Australia

Perth

Our Perth workshops are run under the tutelage of Jamie Douse.  Jamie is the principle of Western Kettlebells and is one of Australias most experienced and professional kettlebell instructors. He is the guy the trainers and coaches go to for expert kettlebell instruction

Jamie has specialised in kettlebell training & instruction for the past 5 years. He has received instruction from Steve Cotter, Rick Ravensdale, Ben Minos, Phil Kourbatski, Don Stevenson and the great Vasily Ginko, under whom he achieved Level 2 National GS Instructor accreditation.

He is an active participant in the tough sport of kettlebell lifting, Girevoy Sport, and uses his experience in this arena to train elite level athletes, including professional cage fighter Shaun Spooner and the rest of the team at South West Vale Tudo.

Jamie has recently left his full time lecturing role in the Department of Fitness, Sport & Recreation at South West Regional College of TAFE to take on the role of Talent and Coaching Coordinator, AFL, at the South West Academy of Sport.

His qualifications include:

• IKSA (International Kettlebell & Strength Academy) Level 2 Certified Coach
• AKI accredited instructor
• Australian Strength & Conditioning Association Level 2 Strength & Conditioning Coach
• Australian Weightlifting Federation Level 2 Power Coach
• Cert IV Personal Trainer – (Including Specialist Children and Older Adult)
• Cert IV TAA
• Cert IV Sport Development
• Working With Children Check

With a genuine and unparalleled passion and enthusiasm for kettlebell training, Jamie will share his vast knowledge and experience with you to help you get the most from your venture into the rewarding world of kettlebell training.