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Find a trainer
Our kettlebell workshops are run by highly qualified trainers with many years of kettlebell instruction under their belts. If you are looking for further instruction outside of workshops and can’t book in with one of our trainers, we have provided a comprehensive listing of qualified kettlebell instructors around Australia.
Workshop Instructors
Iron Edge / 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.
Emily Friedel
Emily has been training with kettlebells since 2006. In 2008 she got involved in Kettlebell (Girevoy) Sport. She went on to be the first Australian to achieve the rank of Master of Sport and placed first in her event at the WKC World Championships in 2010 and 2011. Emily also holds the official Australian women’s record for 24kg snatches.
Training exclusively with kettlebells for over 4 years has given Emily an understanding and appreciation for the finer points of kettlebell lifting that are often overlooked, but are essential for safety and good results.
Emily has trained under renowned kettlebell experts such as Valery Fedorenko, Ivan Denisov, Catherine Imes and Vasily Ginko. Her qualifications include:
- BSc
- Cert IV Personal Trainer
- AKI (Australian Kettlebells Instructor)
- Australian Kettlebells Senior Instructor
- IKSA (International Kettlebell & Strength Training Academy) Level 2 Certified Coach
- President and founder of the Australian Kettlebell Club
- World Kettlebell Club Master Trainer (the only one in Australia)
- World Kettlebell Club Strength and Conditioning Coach
- World Kettlebll Club Kettlebell Sport Coach
- World Kettlebell Club Judge
Jamie Douse
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.
Jamie’s qualifications include:
- IKSA (International Kettlebell & Strength Academy) Level 2 Certified Coach
- AKI accredited instructor
- Australian Kettlebells Senior 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
James Ross
James Ross has a highly scientific approach to kettlebell lifting. James is currently studying a master’s degree in exercise science (with a focus on strength and conditioning) and his detailed knowledge of the body, training protocols and screening techniques enable him to give trainers great insights into the kettlebell lifts and how they are best performed and implemented.
James has trained under world famous kettlebell sport coaches such as Valery Fedorenko and Sergey Rudnev and in his research has studied the kettlebell lifting technique of several of the world’s best kettlebell sport athletes.
James has used kettlebell training with a wide range of athletes, including national level Judo athlete Will Loebist-Arnost. James’ qualifications include:
- Currently he is studying a Masters in Exercise Sciences.
- Bachelor of Health Science (Musculoskeletal Therapy)
- Cert IV in Fitness
- Dip. Remedial Massage
- Cert Exercise Sciences
- Level 2 Australian Strength & Conditioning coach (ASCA)
- World Kettlebell Club Strength and Conditioning Coach
- World Kettlebell Club Sport Coach
- Australian Kettlebells Level 1 and 2 Instructor
- IKSFA Level 1 Kettlebell Trainer
Jarrod Boyle
Jarrod is a Melbourne-based personal trainer who began using kettlebells as an adjunct to his kickboxing training. “I found they were probably the only piece of equipment in the gym which could be used for a genuine holistic workout. Kettlebells are great not only because they complement striking movements, but also because of the way they train the posterior chain. Resistance training is generally focused on training the anterior aspect; kettlebells really condition those antagonistic muscles.”
In pursuit of the perfect lift, Jarrod has trained extensively with Emily Friedel and, in recent times, Valery Fedorenko.
Jarrod’s qualifications include:
- Certificate III and IV in Fitness
- 2007 Victorian super-heavyweight kickboxing champion
- 2008 European Pro
- WKC (World Kettlebell Club) accredited Sport Coach and Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Level I and II Australian Kettlebell Instructor
- Currently a staff writer for International Kickboxer Magazine
- Columnist for Lifestyle Trainers
- World Kettlebell Club Strength and Conditioning Coach
- World Kettlebell Club Sport Coach
Shane Yost
Shane is a self-motivated professional athlete, driven by the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of his chosen endeavourers. Shane has combined a passion for kettlebell training with with knowledge and experience of over 10 years of sporting achievement, current relevant training in the health and fitness industry, and a strong passion for helping others realize and achieve their chosen goals and dreams.
Shane’s vast experience working with a wide range of clients, from the average person right through to other professional athletes, has equipped him with the skills required to teach other trainers and he has gleaned his specific kettlebell lifting expertise from Valery Fedorenko. His qualifications include:
- Cert III and IV in Fitness
- Level 1 and 2 Australian Kettlebells Instructor
- IKSA (International Kettlebell & Strength Training Academy) Level 2 Certified Coach
- Level 1, 2 and 3 Kettlebell Training (the Personal Training Workshop Company)
- Postural Analysis and Corrective Exercise Intervention (the Personal Trainin Workshop Company)
- World Kettlebell Club Strength and Conditioning Coach
- World Kettlebell Club Sport Coach