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Take your healthy, vitality, and fitness to the next level with Kettlebell Training, Sandbag Training, and natural hormone optimization! 

Bonus #1: Receive $149.95 in free DVD's when you attend the course for maximum retention

Bonus #2: Sandbag training DVD ($39.95 Retail Value) 

Bonus #3:  Sign up today and save $200.00! 

Details Below!

 

"Thanks so much for the workshop on Saturday - it was one of the best things I've paid money to attend in my whole life, and it was worth way more than $300. you are EXCELLENT. I feel very inspired! next time I attend, I will leave my 3kg baby rattle at home. while I may not be quite ready to Live Life Aggressively, I am certainly not as much of a sissy as I was last week. thank you."
- Alysia Nolan, Los Angeles, CA

"I was convinced of the value of Mike's workshop. I had wondered previously about its value since I had already learned a lot from videos. But now there was no doubt: some of these things you just need to learn in person. And with exercises I had learned before, the reinforcement of proper form in all its subtleties was worth the time and money. One of the important differences between videos and the workshop is how Mike would build up to an exercise. With the military press, for example, he started by teaching a deadlift, then a clean, then doing a tension exercise, then power breathing, then finally the press. The tension exercise was great: he had us hold a heavier bell than we were used to in the clean position. I was used to a 35lb bell, but now I had an 88lb bell cleaned. Holy cow, it took my whole body just to hold the thing there for 10 seconds! But generating whole body tension was exactly the point. That's the kind of thing you can't get from watching a video."
- Josh Carter, Denver, CO

When:

Saturday October 16, 2010

Where:

AF Performance Center

1653 10th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 895-5385 (driving directions and facility info only) 

Time:

10am to 6pm

Let me get right to the point. If you are serious about getting into great shape and developing strength, flexibility, core strength, endurance, and turning your body into a fat burning machine then this workshop is for you and we want to work with you. You will love our workshop Not a possibility, it is a certainty. If you want to take charge of your physical health and make a serious investment in your well-being, then we want you at this seminar. We love working with people that take charge of their lives and are prepared to pay for high quality services for self-improvement. If you like to blame others  for your problems and think society is to blame for you being out of shape, then go ahead and leave my website now and never come back. Our training philosophy is not for you and we do not want you at my workshop. we only work with motivated people. Sound good to you? We hope so and keep on reading.

You should be super excited about this seminar.  This informative hands on eight hour seminar is for all intermediate level kettlbell trainees. In addition no experience with sandbag training is required.

In addition to all of the incredible training information that will be delivered, I am going to give a lecture on the importance of optimizing sex hormones naturally and why everyone should make hormone optimization a priority.  Moreover, I will reveal how to train and modify your lifestyle to optimize these hormones naturally. This information is crucial to optimal health and well-being. This lecture alone is worth the price of the course. Sick of having no energy and making zero progress with your workouts? You need to be at our seminar. As an additional bonus, we are going to discuss the intricate field of training program design and what the common pitfalls are. More than likely you are not maximizing your time working out and you will love this section of the course. You will understand clearly why training programs need to be personalized and how to make that happen.

Okay, enough with the sales pitch, lets provide some more info to make your decision an easy one

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First off let me tell you who I am. I am a  Kettlebell Instructor and fitness information provider. I am the author of the DVD's The Kettlebell Solution For Speed And Explosive Strength, The Kettlebell Solution For Size And Strength, and The Kettlebell Solution For Fat Loss And Mental Toughness I have done over 100 Kettlebell workshops across the US and overseas.  I am the producer of a series of best selling workshop DVD's: "The Boys Are Back In Town", "Collision Course", and "Kettlebell Training In The Age Of Quarrel." I am also the author of "The Aggressive Strength Solution For Size And Strength." 

Thousands of people have benefited from my experience with kettlebells and I have written about the benefits of kettlebells in several magazines in the US and Japan including Men's Fitness, Muscle & Fitness, Planet Muscle, Industry Magazine, Testosterone Nation, Ironman Magazine, and Ironman Magazine Japan.

Of the thousands of people that I have trained, I have never received any negative feedback. Not one person has been disappointed. What does this mean? It means that you are guaranteed to have a great time at our seminar.

Next lets talk about top strength coach Josh Henkin 

 

 

Josh's training system: Henkin Fitness Systems is a result of over 15 years of of working in the fitness and sports performance industry. Josh, has worked with thousands of people and has worked to develop the most innovative, effective, and fun training programs available. Henkin Fitness Systems provides only the best quality training tools and programs. 

Josh Henkin is a graduate of Arizona State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science/Physical Education and was a member of the Men’s Basketball Team. Coach Henkin is the owner of Innovative Fitness Solutions, a premier strength and conditioning company in Scottsdale, Arizona.  He is a prominent member of the fitness and sports performance arena.

Coach Henkin often makes guest appearances on television and radio programs where he presents cutting edge fitness concepts. In 2005 Coach Henkin released Sandbag Fundamentals. The book was a smash hit and created a high demand for additional products. Coach Henkin has answered the call with the creation of The Ultimate Sandbag and High Octane Sandbag Training: the DVD, soon to be released.

Detailed Information On Mike's  Intermediate Kettlebell Training Material

I cannot wait to cover all of the new information that will dramatically impact your strength and health in the best way possible. I will get right to the point. This course is not for beginners. If you cannot do the following exercises with good form, DO NOT register for the course:

Course Information

Here are the exercises that I will cover in detail at the workshop:

Bonus Hormone Lecture Information 

Here is what will be covered in detail at the hormone optimization lecture:  

Detailed Information On Josh's Sandbag Training System 

 

 

In 2001 kettlebells revolutionized the fitness industry by providing a versatile, effective, and challenging training method for athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike. Kettlebells quickly separated themselves from the rest of the industry by providing honest, real results. The success and rebirth of kettlebells has given rise to the reemergence of other long forgotten training methods.

No other training tool seemed to be needing a come back like sandbags. Strength Coach, Josh Henkin, knew from his own personal experience about the power of sandbag training. Rehabbing himself from two severe low back injuries, Josh was in search of training methods that could actually deliver results.

While researching different methods, Josh came across the writings about the use of sandbags and their power to hit the body in ways that no other training tool could achieve. Wanting to experience the power of sandbag training for himself he quickly started implementing all different types of sandbag exercises and programs.

In only a few sessions Josh could feel that sandbags and their movements were completely unique to any other form of training. The shifting weight of sandbags and their unpredictable movements seemed to “fill in the holes” of standard strength training.  After using these new methods of sandbags with his clients Josh realized that other coaches could benefit from what sandbags have long been missing, a systemized approach to training.

2005 Josh released what would become his best selling e-book, Sandbag FUNdamentals. Overwhelmed with the positive feedback that he received from his sandbag programs Josh knew there was more that could be done to improve this incredible form of training. That started with a sandbag that actually was made for the demands of strength and conditioning programs.

This led to the development of the Ultimate Sandbag and the Ultimate Sandbag Core Training System. Elite athletes, coaches, and fitness enthusiasts have come to recognize the Ultimate Sandbag Core System a leader in fitness and performance education.

Used in over 20 countries, Josh has become one of the mostly highly sought after speakers in the area of performance, injury prevention, and elite fitness. He has lectured all over the world and at some of the top conferences in the field. Now this is YOUR opportunity to learn what is quickly becoming the most unique, powerful, and result producing system in the industry.

Sandbags and kettlebells create programs that can deliver results in a third of the time that most traditional programs can deliver.  Now YOU have the opportunity to learn from two of the top strength coaches in the field and learn their secret methods to achieving results in record time and growing your fitness business.

Here is what you will learn and why you must get to this course! 

•   How to Improve Squatting Technique and Remove Pain in Just Seconds.

•   The Missing Key to Elite Athletic Development.

•   Keys to Improving Kicking, Punching, and Running Power.

•   Learn Exercises that Put the Plank and Other “Core Exercises” to Shame.

•   Secrets of Preventing Low Back Pain.

•   Experience Fat Loss Programs that Will Also Make You Stronger.

•   The Five Movements That Will Give You An Invincible Body.

•   Move In Patterns Previously Left Untrained in Your Fitness Program.

•   How to Become Stronger in a Manner of Seconds.

Sandbag exercises you will learn at the course: 

Half Moon Snatches
Lunges to Shoulder Press
Around The Worlds
Rotational Lunges
Warrior Complex
Shouldering
Three Point Single Leg Deadlifts
Shoulder to Shoulder Press
Rotational Deadlifts
Band Zercher Squats
Bear Hug Goodmorning
3-Power Clean Variations
Shoulder Get-up
Fist Press
Shoveling
Bear Hug Squatting
Shoulder Reverse Lunge
Scoop Rows

What People Say About The Ultimate Sandbag Core Training Program:

“Using sand bags in your training with your clients, and yourself, is something that you have to experience for yourself before you believe how dramatically useful it is and effective it is especially for boosting the metabolism and what I call creating more "bang for your buck" with any exercise - you get to work a lot of muscles at once. Putting new demands in your training with the Ultimate Sandbag system will lead to better results.

The biggest advantage with the Ultimate Sandbag is the "Bang for your Buck"! You can do more with one exercise by using a sand bag.I absolutely recommend the Ultimate Sandbag System!” -Rachel Cosgrove, Author, “The Female Body Breakthrough”

“I highly recommend the Ultimate Sandbag to any trainer/coach who is looking for the edge which transcends general fitness. There is nothing "general" about sandbag training (other than it hits just about any muscle that you would want!). Working with the sandbag trains the body in its innate kinetic chains where all muscles are working together, getting stronger as a unit. It's the ideal "anti-isolation" training tool.”-Vince McConnell, Fairhope, Alabama Athletic Preparation Specialist/Strength Coach

“Virtually every single one of my clients has met or exceeded their personal fitness goals (be it conditioning, fat loss or strength) with the help of the Ultimate Sandbag. It's an all-in-one tool. You can push it, pull it, drag it, throw it, press it, snatch it, hold it....whatever you need to do. Explosive lifts, plyometrics, "odd object" lifts and classic strength lifts are all possible. Thanks to it's versatility, I can create very intense circuits for any of my clients at the drop of a hat.

I certainly would recommend it. For anyone starting or expanding an existing training business, the Ultimate Sandbag system offers incredible variety for a modest price. For anyone simply looking to train at home, the Ultimate Sandbag is great for the exact same reasons. One tool that is cheap and versatile!”- Jason Klofstad, San Francisco, CA-Hybrid Fitnes

“As a coach to ultra-endurance athletes (ultramarathon, triathlon, orienteering) I am always on the lookout for tools to help me build stronger, more resilient athletes. If it's a tool they can use without going to the gym, so much the better, as for many of these athletes training time is at a premium. Coach Henkin's Ultimate Sandbag is such a tool. In my opinion it is almost unrivalled in being able to produce functionally strong athletes quickly, simply and effectively.”-Anthony Humpage, CSCS, USAT Triathlon Certified Coach

“I work with NBA basketball players and absolutely love the ruggedness and variety the Ultimate Sandbag provides. You can do almost every single “conventional” exercise with them and their portability is great for working with teams.

I try to keep my workouts fresh with creative and challenging exercises and drills; as long as they are safe, efficient, and productive. TheUltimate Sandbag meet all these requirements. Plus my players love using them!”-Alan Stein, Stronger Team

“The Ultimate Sandbag seminar is easily the best I’ve attended. I’m an aspiring personal trainer, with some experiance from lots of different things, Kettlebells, sledgehammers, bodyweight and so on. I’m a huge fan of functional training, and that’s what I like about Josh’s methods. It’s not overly complicated, it is highly effective and usefull, and it is actually fun.

Also, I like the emphasize on the corrective and rehabilitating aspect. Even though that is not the main purpose of the training, it is a very nice b-effect. I have several bio-mechanical issues I’ve been struggling with for years, and several of them improved heavily during the seminar, leaving me better not worse after workout. There’s no doubt in my mind that couch Henkin is on to something really great here. And yes, you can build some serious strength with this;) This is going to be a major staple in my regime, both for myself and clients.”-Henrik Eberhardt, Norway

“I would like to say thank you for the training you provided yesterday. I would have to say that was one of the most informative and exhaustive training sessions I have ever attended. The training provided a lot if insight on how to use an ancient tool for modern day warriors. Thank You.”- Kenji Mashiko

"I recently purchased two Ultimate Sandbags for our high school football team's off-season training. The players are use to using free weights and a few specialty machines, a power runner and a power thruster. When I first introduced the sandbags to supplement the work they were accustom to doing with free weights, they thought it was going to be a piece of cake. After all the bags only weight 50 and 70 pounds each. These guys are use to moving 200 to 300 pounds regularly. They were quite surprised at how challenging a sandbag can be. After a few sets there was a lot of huffing and puffing.

Cardinal Ritter High School of Indianapolis is a small private school without a lot of money to spend on equipment. The couple of hundred dollars I spent on the Ultimate Sandbags will pay bigger dividends than machines costing thousands of dollars and when the weather is nice enough for us to move outside the bags will come with us while the machines stay inside.

Thanks for all the ideas and information that you continually share with your customers. It has been a big help for me and the team.

By the way, Cardinal Ritter is the 2008 Indiana State Champs and we do not intent to rest on our laurels."-Larry Timko

"I'm a Personal trainer, I use your Ultimate Sandbag System with all level clients male and female, athletes and stay at home moms, and all levels in between. All quickly realize the difficulty and benefits of incorporating sandbag training into their regular workouts. Its like nothing else ! After just a few workouts back problems are going away, improvement in all other areas of fitness are evident. Your sandbags have a permanent place at Real Life Personal Training. Rock On !"-Tony Tomich

 

Testimonials For Mike Mahler 

Heroes

"Good morning Mike! Just wanted to share some pics from the Fort Hood KB Club via Baghdad. The team is doing well and staying safe, although we did lose a close friend on the recent helicopter crash. I truly enjoyed your "Aggressive Strength Solution for Incredible Kettlebell Training". I am planning on ordering your latest Ebook "Aggressive Strength Solution for Size and Strength". Would I have your permission to share this with the team members here in Iraq? I believe I have stated this before in previous emails, but just wanted to say thanks again for the great web site and free articles. Your contribution to the fitness community is duly noted."
- David COL Jon "David" Mullins

Frank Shamrock

"Mike Mahler is an expert in the challenging field of sports conditioning. His unique and innovative teaching tactics guarantee high retention of these one-of-a-kind workouts. His extensive knowledge feeds a powerful passion to explore the human body with safety and strength. If you get a chance to train with him; do so or regret it."
- Frank Shamrock, Five Time UFC Middleweight Champion

"I often get this question asked at seminars. Who do you respect in the industry? Mike Mahler is certainly of the most decent beings and leaders in the fitness industry. Mike loves to help, and he does it from the bottom of his heart, that is what makes him a great leader. Zero ego, all heart. Great job Mike."--Charles Poliquin author of Modern Trends In Strength Training And The Poliquin Principles http://www.charlespoliquin.com

Heroes

"My Name is Harley Flanagan I am a Purple belt under Renzo Gracie some of you may know me from my bands the Cro-mags, Harley's War and others. I have always been into working out and over the years I have suffered from various shoulder injuries. After just one of Mikes seminars I felt improvement in my shoulder. A lot of my injuries from grappling and life in general got aggravated by using standard weights. However, when using kettle bells I felt improvement in my strength and in those weak areas. These damn kettlebells get you strong as hell, but I would never suggest playing around with them without proper instruction. That's why you should get in touch with Mike Mahler and check out his Dvds and his seminars! You will be glad you did whether you are a martial artist or just into strength training these things are the bomb! This stuff will REALLY get you in top shape for MMA or anything else life throws your way!"
- Harley Flanagan, Cro-mags / Harley's War www.hardcorehalloffame.com and www.cromags.com

Heroes

"Since I have been using Mike's techniques I have gotten into absolutely amazing shape. I'm proud to say it! I cannot recommend his expertise enough. In the past few months, everyone I know has asked me how I got so fit and I direct them all to kettlebells and Mike Mahler. Mike realizes that everyone has different training goals and what they need to do to achieve them. He knows what works and what doesn't and will get you where you want to go. Thanks Mike, you seriously kick ass!"
- Chris Pontius of MTV's Wildboyz and Jackass

"You are an incredible instructor. As a corporate trainer, I understand the energy it takes to manage, teach, and motivate a group. You really excel at breaking down even the most technical exercise into the appropriate steps . The progression allows everyone to be successful. It is clear you love what you are doing and have fun doing it...which translates into everyone else having fun."
- Barbara McDuffie

"I have been around and trained with athletes of all disciplines: martial artists, mountaineers, powerlifters, bodybuilders, college athletes, cyclists, rock climbers, alpinists, footballers, basketballers, etc....Mike stands out more than anyone I have ever had the chance to train with. He has an uncanny ability to break down each lift into segments, focus on them, make sure you master them, then apply them to the whole. He does this with incredible detail and most importantly, patience. I am in no way affiliated with Mike or Dragondoor, so believe me.....I would have paid double if I had to for his workshop. Best six hours of training I've had, period. My snatch is now smooth enough to pass the snatch test for my weight class at the RKC. I was coming up short before, but after Mike, the snatch seems like a whole new lift. In regards to Mike being second to Pavel....I used to be of that mindset but now I question it. I think once you achieve the level of fitness Mike has, none is your better. You just have many equals and countless lesser."
- Steve Meidinger, Denver, CO

"Before attending your workshop, on the Military Press I was able to press the 32kg around 3-4 times on each arm. I just tried it yesterday and cranked out 7 reps with 1-2 left to spare…. I feel the class gave me the extra help with technique that I needed to pull the lat into it more. SWEET!"
- Dustin Silveri, Reno, NV

"I just wanted to say hello and thank you after attending my first kettlebell seminar in NYC this past weekend. My mind was truly blown away (not to mention my ENTIRE body)!! You are a powerhouse of knowledge and a wonderful motivator. Going back to my gym today was tough - all I could think about was how much I want to learn to master the kettlebell exercises and dump traditional weightlifting. Thanks for opening my eyes and helping me discover a way out of my boring training routine. Look forward to another seminar! Thanks again!"
- Julie Nuzzo, NYC

"Thanks to your coaching on lifting heavy kettlebells, I am finally able to snatch an 88lb KB! Several points on technique I learned at your Level 1 Kettlebell Seminar in Miami last made the difference."
- Frank DiMeo CrossFit Gulf Coast

"Thanks for the great seminar. Quinton and I learned a lot and now better understand the fundamentals that will propel us to success. I am finding it hard to walk today :) I hope our beginner status didn't slow things down too much. Next time I see you I'll show off my deep squat! I believe that this class and the system taught is the most fundamentally sound program I have ever seen. Quinton said if he would have known about this 4 years ago he would have been State champ rather than just the league champ in wrestling."
- Kib Pearson

"First off, it was a nice environment. I like Southern California, and the weather was a lot cooler that what I left in Ft. Lauderdale. Second, the planning excellent. This was a seminar and neighborhood I was proud to bring my wife to. I have traveled around the country attending seminars that were information rich, but poorly initiated. Mike took care of the hotel, seminar site, lunch, meet & greet, and a group dinner on Saturday. His thoroughness is the sign of knowledge AND experience. The third import point was the seamless thread of information that was delivered by Mike Mahler and Pavel Tsatsouline. All attendee's were emailed PDF files of the material that was to be covered, and the schedule for the day. This alone amounted to over 120 pages of information,...a free book if you will, as another benefit of the seminar. The instruction was paced with demonstrations, analogy, metaphor, and practical workouts under the critical eye of the hosts. Alterations in form, improvements in flexibility, and instant, almost magical increases of strength were not the exception, but rather the rule for the day. The last point was sincerity and friendship. Everyone, from diverse lifestyle and athletic backgrounds found common ground and helped each other. My wife Cindy and I really enjoyed the weekend and we wouldn't hesitate to attend another Mike/Pavel workshop. Thanks guys, you hit this one out of the park."
- Tom Furman

"Thanks again for a great seminar this past weekend. My husband and I enjoyed it immensely, and not only appreciated the instruction from you and Pavel, but from the RKC instructors as well. They too did a fantastic job of helping out and encouraging! The time and energy (and humor!!) you put into the course meant a lot to all of us and will help ripple out the success of kettlebell popularity no doubt."
- Lisa M. Hoffmann

"Mike is an incredible teacher with his own unique way of simplifying the moves. He breaks down each and every move piece by piece putting them together as if you were building blocks. This in turn simplifies the moves and when he finally has you execute the lift it comes together like magic with more precision and perfection. I’ve been in the fitness industry for over 30 years, starting as a competitive bodybuilder and in all these years I have not seen such an amazing yet simple teaching techniques. As a martial arts instructor I can say that Mike has an incredible progressive teaching method that I’ve only seen in elite martial arts masters. When I shared this with Mike he told me that he saw kettlebells training like martial arts training.If you can not get to one of his workshops do get his DVD’s. I just got and strongly recommend “Kettlebell Solution for Size and Strength.” Mike Mahler is a true Kettlebell Master. He is destined to become a Fitness Superstar in the very near future."
- Julio Anta, Owner of Anta's Fitness And Self Defense

"As a former Marine Sergeant, former natural bodybuilder, former powerlifter, present day amateaur strong man competitor and personal trainer. I have all the respect in the world for Mike's seminars. The seminar was in Bethesda, Maryland and was taught by Mike and another RKC person named Dillon. I felt I really had gotten my money's worth. I only had the kettlebells two weeks prior and was having trouble with some of the techniques. Mike taught with professionalism and was an interesting person. And, not the candy-assed Richard Simmons type that plague the fitness industry. The kettlebells have given me more exposure in the fitness industry and has given my own workouts a boost. My wife says she likes the way my body has become more streamlined, balanced and cut up from all the cleans and presses and snatches. If you have any question about attending a seminar...get rid of any doubt now. It is well worth the money! You better bring some water and towel, because you are working the entire time."
- Keith Dickey President, Body Energy

"You are an excellent motivator and a wealth of great information! You deserve every bit of good fortune and than some, that comes your way! You opened a new door for me that desperately needed an opening. I'm really sick and tired of traditional weight training and all the pompous uninformative trainers that come along with it. They are all show muscle, and are more interested in taking people's hard earned money and BS-ing with their friends and potential prospects during client time. It was cool to see NYC's legendary Harley Flannigan get put through your routines too. I think he was even more surprised to find out I was a fan as well and played the Cromags back in the day when I was a Metal/ Hardcore DJ in NJ… Olli's sure I will be emailing you again soon with some more questions and I will be one of your future on-line clients. Thanks again for an awesome day & hurry back to NYC bro!!"
- Tim Koenig , NYC

"Thanks again for a great seminar - it was an excellent opportunity to learn how to do the basics the right way! Seriously, I had a great time. You're an excellent instructor - not many people can make six hours of working out/learning that much fun. The time really flew by, so that's a good endorsement for your ability to keep it fresh."
- Laurie Dann, Miami, FL

"Mike, I wanted to let you know that I was thoroughly impressed with your seminar that you held in Arvada, CO. last week. Your skills at teaching and instructing are nothing less than expert. I have been "playing around" with KB's for about a year, and I am always self conscious about my form. I thought that I had my techniques practiced and learned properly. Your seminar helped to correct my form in the clean, the Turkish Get-Up(TGU), windmill, military press, and the bent press. Again, your expert instruction and demonstration of the most technical bends/grinds saved me from my poor bent press form. The way you throw around the bulldogs is inspiring."
- Thomas Buhl, Denver, CO

"Please come back to DC. We'd like to attend another workshop from you. Amazingly enough, my entire body is sore, but not my lower back. The first time I was trained with someone else, I had a sore back. I just love the way you trained us. It's phenomenal!"
- Mya Thida

"I really enjoyed your workshop. I feel I got my monies worth still sore). I learned a lot at your workshop. I will say that being directly in front of you the majority of the time had a tremendous effect on my focus. My learning how not to have the KBs bang my wrist when I do Cleans was worth the price of admission all by itself and the rest was icing on the cake. The 6 hours went by too fast for me. There was so much more I would like to have learned from you. Your generosity and approach-ability are rare qualities. I believe if you nurture those qualities about yourself you will continue to be successful. Unselfish behavior is a rare thing in the business world; especially when it pertains to fitness. Allowing me to take a DVD trusting I would PayPal for it later was a shock. I expected to hear "Sorry, I just can't do that." So Thank You again."
- James Day, Lenexa, Kansas

“That was the best seminar I've been to. Good job. Also, your DVD is really hot. The setting is perfect and that first move drew me in capturing my attention. I look forward to reading more of your articles and experiencing your training. I will definitely be attending another seminar.”
- Mike Tornabane

"Hey Mike, thank you for the excellent seminar. it was really great to meet you and learn the kb's from you. You really do a great job on all points, you know the material really well, you kept us moving (my friggin butt is still sore..haha) and you got the good personality to go with it...I see why your successful at the seminars. I really appreciated the detailed feedback too as it made a big difference for me."
- Jon Hinds of Lifeline USA

"Firstly, Mike you are trully INSANE when it comes to KB training and your seminar...AWSOME! Well worth its weight in gold. I learned alot more than just proper form and technique, I learned preparation, focus and attention to detail and all the other nuances that go along with kettlebell training. The soreness and body ache are a testament to everything taught at the seminar. I strongly urge anyone who is procrastinating or delaying to register RIGHT NOW. Secondly, I'd like to thank you Mike and Dillon wholeheartedly for the inspiration and motivation you have given me to pursue my goals and new found love of kettlebell training. Last but not least, I walked away from your seminar knowing how to trully " Live Life Aggressively". GOD bless and thanks again."
- Joe Nicholson, NYC

"I enjoyed the seminar immensely and definitely got my money’s worth. Thanks for the tips. I wasn’t sore everywhere, my feet, calves, jaw and hands were fine. The rest of me was a wreck. Ok most of me still is a wreck. I feel much more confident of the windmill and presses after going through the seminar."
- Brad Koltak, Bethesda, MD

"Thank you for the KB Workshop in Bethesda. You are correct in saying, you cannot learn everything from a video, and you need personal attention. The workshop was well organized and filled with a ton of information. Dylan’s insight was a nice touch. He is definitely a wealth of information on KB application. The two of you really complement each other. The workshop was definitely aggressive, no unnecessary fluff."
- Ron Hiett

"As I'm sure you've been told before, you have a passion that is contagious and a natural teaching ability, which makes you great at your job. Keep up the good work."
- Andy Chestman, Bethesda, MD

"Thanks again for the great instructions and information you gave out. I experienced soreness and pain in some body parts for the first time in my life after the workshop. I thought I would benefit from kettlebells exercises, now I can do them safely with the proper techniques."
- Chiali Sung, NYC

"Mike, I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed your seminar in NYC this weekend. The class was extremely well organized and you guys were very efficient and informative. I think even a novice like me could get something very valuable out of the class. I also though it was a great idea to have more than one instructor given the size of the group. Overall, you guys did a great job and really kicked our collective asses."
- Kevin Saer, NYC

"It was an absolute pleasure to watch you work. You are a great teacher and clearly enjoy your trade. You are a true professional."
- Mike Rutherford, Owner of Crossfit/Kansas

"I just want to say thank you for your efforts. I now feel confident in the ability to properly use kettlebell's. Your expertise and guidance, and those of your fellow instructors, have increased my performance 1000%. It was a great training day and one I will not soon forget, however, I was one whipped pup on Sunday. Please keep me in mind for future classes if you return to the Philadelphia area."
- Rick Nowaczek, Philadelphia

"I wanted to take a moment to thank you again for your very informative and inspirational workshop last weekend in Big D. I found it to be very valuable and well worth the money! I only began training with KB's about 2 months ago but have found them to be addictive. I was never a big one for working out but KB's and meeting you have changed that! I am actually very interested in becoming an RKC so that I can become an instructor/personal trainer. I know I have a lot of work ahead of me but meeting people like you and Lisa Schaffer keeps me inspired and motivated! Thanks again and I look forward to seeing you again."
- Christine Myck Dallas, TX

"It would be an understatement to say I am sore! Your intense understanding of what you teach is incredible, and combined with your tremendous personality it makes for a very rewarding and enjoyable experience. I will definitely be purchasing some kettlebells. I appreciate your firmness and no nonsense approach, as to many workshops get out of control and off track. You stayed on task and in control. You are a true professional Mike!"
- Vincent Harris, Lenexa, Kansas

"Thanks for the incredible workshop. After the months of trying to learn proper technique from books and videos it was about time I got a professional to help, and you were quite the professional. It was also great fun to meet you, the man behind the legend, and see you perform the movements with such great ease. Thanks again, hopefully I'll have the chance to meet with you another time."
- Ryan Plauche, Dallas, TX

"The wealth of immediately usable information I came away with was tremendous - I have had a lot of technique flaws that have kept me from accomplishing a number of lifts. Mike's clear instructions and breaking each exercise into steps blocks was a very effective. The 52# bell has been my stopping point for a long time; I have only been able to poor cleans, press one a couple times (on a good day) and do snatches and swings with it. During the class I was able to clean and press a pair of 52s for reps, successfully clean the 72# bell, hack squat the 52# for reps and front squat the 52s in the low rack position for reps....none of which I could do before Mike's clinic."
- Kelly Moore, Wisconsin

Mike Mahler in action

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I just started training with kettlebells a month ago, can I come?

A: Unless you are the fastest learner around, no. I will not cover the basics at the workshop. If you cannot keep up, you will be politely asked to leave. I only want advanced KB lifters at this workshop. I have too much to teach and do not have time for anyone that will hold up the class. I only have space for ten people so do not take a spot that would be better for someone else, unless you are sure you can handle the course.

If you cannot do the following exercises with good form, DO NOT register for the course:

Q: Do I need to bring kettlebells?

A: No I will have plenty on site and will of course have sandbags on site as well 

Q: I have never used Sandbags before, is this course a fit for me?

A: Yes and Josh is the master at teaching sandbag drills effectively. You will pick up a great deal from him. No experience with sandbag training is necessary. 

Q: I am a certified kettlebell instructor, will I pick up anything new at your course?

A: Without question Yes!  You will have a whole new tool set to teach your students and increase your value in the marketplace. I have been teaching kettlebell training for over 8 years and was the first one to show that you can build a great income with a kettlebell focused fitness business. There is plenty for you to learn from me. Be open minded and get to the course. 

Q: I have some shoulder injuries and have trouble with some of the basics. Can I attend?

A: No, you need healthy shoulders and rotator cuffs to take this course.

Q: Is this going to be a boot camp style course or will it be instruction focused?

A: Both which is why you need to be prepared for the course. Get ready to work hard 

Q: I have high blood pressure, will I be okay?

A: Maybe, but I am not going to take any chances. You are not ready so please do not register. Go to my beginner course instead.

Q: I am not sure if I should sign up. Can you convince me?

A: No, if you are not sure, do not bother signing up as you are not ready mentally and probably nor ready physically. 

Q: I want to get stronger, faster, leaner and take charge of my health. Should I attend?

A: Yes and I cannot wait to work with you!

Q: Where will the course be?

Where:

AF Performance Center

1653 10th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 895-5385 (driving directions and facility info only) 

Time:

10am to 6pm

Q: How Do I Register?

A: Keep reading.

Registration Information

While we would love to have 50 people attend this workshop, we are only taking 20 serious  students that want to take their kettlebell training and health to the next level! The course will be from 10am to 6pm on Saturday October 16, 2010 

If you want in, register right now. Not tomorrow or next week, today!  Right now the price is only $399.95 for the eight hour course. Once five people register the price will go to $699.95. Make sure you register right now and save. 

This is our only intermediate kettlebell/sandbag training course for 2010 so do not have the illusion that you will just catch the next one. Do not miss out.

What does this all mean? It means that you should register right now. Not tomorrow, not next week, not next month. Kick procrastination in the ass and do something positive for your health today. Register today before it is too late. 

Grab your credit card and reserve a spot while you still can. Opportunities like this do not occur often.

Registration Fee: $399.95 

 

P.S.


Do not put this off unless you are comfortable getting average or below average results from your training. Do yourself a favor and learn how to derive the maximum benefit from kettlebell and sandbag training. In addition come learn the importance of hormone optimization.  

Cancellation Policy:

If you provide notice that you will not be able to attend the workshop at least 30 days in advance of the workshop you will have the option of a full refund or a transfer to a same value workshop of your choice. If after 30 days, the full refund option will be void. However you will still get the transfer option as long as you provide notice at least two days before the workshop. If notice is not provided within two days of the workshop, there will be a $25.00 transfer fee. I also reserve the right to cancel the course 30 days in advance.