The Revolution has begun! New instructor certification courses!!

Kettlebell Instructor Certification Dates

New Agatsu T-Shirts are in! 

New Agatsu T-Shirts are in! 

New Agatsu Instructor Listings

Canadian Kettlebell Convention!!

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The Revolution has begun! New instructor certification courses!!

Agatsu Inc is proud to announce several new instructor certification courses. Along with our Kettlebell instructor certification which has over 200 instructors in five countries we now offer Advanced Barbell Certification, MMA Fitness (UltimateXT Bootcamps), and soon to come Joint Mobility & Movement, Rings and Resistance bands. Check www.agatsu.com for more information and to register for a course today.

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Kettlebell Instructor Certification Dates

The last few months have seen an explosion in the demand for Agatsu Kettlebell Certification courses. This past February the  Ottawa Kettlebell course was literally packed from door to door with participants from four countries including Ireland, Belgium, Canada and the US.

With courses selling out early across the country we have been adding new dates and locations to accommodate the demand and ensure that no one gets left out. If you do try to register for a sold out course email the head office and we will place you on a waiting list.

Click here for course listings: Agatsu Kettlebell Instructor Certifications

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New Agatsu T-Shirts are in!  The new Agatsu t-shirts are now in stock! We have two new style t’s including the original “Pain is weakness leaving the body” and a new model with “I don’t use machines, I am the machine.”

Order yours today

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New Agatsu Instructor Listings If you are looking for a quality instructor to show you how to safely and effectively use your Kettlebellsthere is now an even easier way to find one. We have a new instructor listing system up on www.agatsu.comthat will help you locate one of our Agatsu instructors. Search by country and city to find the instructor that’s right for you. Click here to find an Agatsu instructor near you.

**Instructors must log in to activate their profile- If you are an Agatsu instructor and have not recieved your password to activate your listing contact the head office**

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“Cops & Robbers” Spring workout! Those people in attendance at the April 2009 Toronto Agatsu Kettlebell Instructor Certification were treated to a new Agatsu workout created by Shawn Mozen. Below Shawn explains the concept of the “Cops & Robbers” workout.

“For this workout it is the concept andnot the exercises themselves that I want you to understand. Once you have the concept you can change the exercises or scale them as need be. Cops & Robbers will put two people together in head to head competition. This workout will motivate, push and inspire your clients and give them something to work for rather than just obsessing over the astetic of a particular body part. Take two people and peform the following.”

Cops & Robbers( The robber gets a head start in this workout. The Cop, will have to chase them down and pass them finishing the workout before they do. If the cop is succesfull in finishing first then the Robber must be punished. Punishment can come in the form of tuck jump burpees or another exercise. A fun way to determine the ammount of burpees for the punishment is to use the ammount of time that the Cop finished ahead of the Robber. For example if the cop finished 30 seconds faster then its 30 tuck jump burpees.

Sample workout: 15 pull ups (Robber gets a five pull up head start- you may use Kipping pull ups) 20 box jumps- 25 Kettlebell snatches each arm. 

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Canadian Kettlebell Convention!!

The Agatsu Kettlebell Convention- Level 2 andSteve Cotter seminar are just around the corner. May 1st to the 3rd CROSSFITgyms.ca | toronto + queen + dufferin will host the largest Kettlebell event in Canadian history. Friday the 1st some of the top Agatsu Kettlebell instructors will meet to take the Level 2 challenge and become part of the Kettlebell elite in Canada. On Saturday the 2nd Steve Cotter will conduct a not to be missed day long seminar covering mobility, bodyweight and Kettlebell training. Sunday the 3rd the first Agatsu Games will put participants in head to head competition to see who is the “fittest” of them all.

First round of early bird pricing has passed. The second round for the early bird ends this week! Full price starts next week. Don’t miss out, register today.

Happy New Year!

Kettlebell Instructor Certification Dates

Canadian Kettlebell Magzine

Canadian Kettlebell Convention!!

Winter Workout

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Happy new year from all of us at Agatsu Inc to all of you. All the best in 2009. 2008 closed out with instructor courses around the country and record interest in Agatsu Kettlebell training. This year is set to be very special as it marks SIX years since Agatsu founder Shawn Mozen began introducing Canadians to Kettlebell training. We have several big announcements to make starting with a HUGE one about the Canadian Kettlebell Convention. (see below)

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Kettlebell Instructor Certification Dates  

Agatsu Kettlebell Instructor Certification dates for 2009 are on-line and booking fast. There are only TWO spots left for the Ottawa course Feb 28th-March 1st. The Calgary date Feb 14th and 15th has limited room left and the early bird price ends next week, last chance to save $100!! There are only 3 spots left for the Thunder Bay course in March. Register today to reserve your space.

 

Canadian Kettlebell Magzine We kicked off 2009 with a brand new issue of Canadian Kettlebell Magazine. This new issue is in both PDF and flash format and looking incredible. The issue is packed with articles, videos and more. Read the issue for free here: Canadian Kettlebell Magazine

Canadian Kettlebell Convention!! Agatsu Inc in association with IKFF is proud to bring you the first annual Canadian Kettlebell Convention and Agatsu Games. This May Crossfit Toronto West (www.crossfitgyms.ca) will host the first every Canadain Kettlebell Convention and Agatsu Games. This will mark the largest Kettlebell event ever to take place in Canada. Three days of seminars and competition. For more on the games and seminars click here

Winter WorkoutIf you have any energy left after shoveling snow then try the “Chrissy” workout. This Agatsu benchmark workout depends strict form and is done for time. Perform the workout with the best form you can and aim for the shortest time. Watch the video  below to see the “Chrissy” workout being done and then follow the instructions at the end. Enjoy!!

Agatsu Kettlebell Certification Accredited by CPTN

Instructor Certification Dates for Canada and the US

Free Kettlebell Instructional Video Clips

Markham-ON Agatsu Kettlebell Instructors a Huge Success

Fall Workout

Agatsu Kettlebell Instructors Spreading the Word

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The Agatsu Kettlebell Instructor Certification has been approved by CPTN (Certified Professional Trainers Network) as a continuing education provider. Personal trainers will earn 14 CECs for taking the course.

 

 

Instructor Certification Dates for Canada and the US  New certification course dates are now on-line. Courses in Canada and the US will book fast so don’t hesitate, reserve your spot today.

Registration for the November Toronto course is on now. Save $100 off of the reglar fee. This offer expires in a few days. Register today! http://www.agatsu.com/8112/Without_FL/TorontoKettlebellCertification.htm

Did you know ?

***Any instructor who has passed an Agatsu Kettlebell Certification may attend any future workshop of the same level free of charge to update and refresh their skills.***

Free Kettlebell Instructional Video Clips Here are two new free instructional video clips for you. Both were filmed during a Calgary 2008 Agatsu Kettlebell Instructor Certification. Begin by mastering the One Arm Figure Eight Swing and then move on to the Gunslinger.

 

 

Markham-ON Agatsu Kettlebell Instructors a Huge Success! Erin Lipsett and Francine Colangelo
both recently attended an Agatsu Kettlebell Instructor Certification in Etobicoke, ON. Both instructors took the course with hopes of improving their technique as well as acquiring the skills to teach in their area. Within a week of successfully passing the course they were up and running offering Kettlebell training to eager client. There was so much demand that they have now added up to four classes a day. To try out a class contact Erin at elipsett @sympatico.ca

Fall Workout

The leaves are falling and soon the parks will be covered in snow. Grab your Kettlebell and head outside for a Killer Kettlebell routine.

20 two hand swings

20 one hand swings right arm

20 high pulls right arm

20 one hand swings right arm

20 two hand swings

20 one hand swings left arm

20 high pulls left arm

20 one hand swings left arm

20 two hand swings

One minute rest between sets, repeat five times. Enjoy!

 

Agatsu Kettlebell Instructors Spreading the Word

Agatsu Kettlebell instructors have been educating people about Kettlebells longer than any other group in Canada. From functional fitness, weightloss and even bodybuilding Agatsu instructors have shown a wide variety of applications for Kettlebells. Recently Ron Gonzales (Level 2) Agatsu Kettlebell Instructor gave a demo at a bodybuilding competition blowing everyone away with the ease he can handle serious iron. Carol-Lyne Desroches (recently seen in Hello Canada Magazine) used a Kettlebell routine to place third in a Canadian Fitness competition. Congrats to both of these instructors for all of their hard work and efforts in sharing Kettlebell training with everyone.

 

 (Left) Carol-Lyne does the splits with an 18lbs Kettlebell in the bottoms up postion. http://www.purinspiration.com/

 

 

 

 

 

Ron (Chi Chi) Gonzales- power, speed, strength and yes even flexibility. No wonder he is a Level 2 instructor. http://www.ronchichigonzales.com/

Canada’s #1 Kettlebell Trainer-Shawn Mozen interviewed in Hello Canada Magazine!

Instructor Certifications Booking Fast

Free Assisted Pull-Up Video

Chrissy!-Killer legs and buns circuit

Shawn Mozen the owner of Agatsu Inc and the trainer who introduced Kettlebell training to Canadian’s was recently interviewed by Hello Canada magazine. You can find the Kettlebell Article in the Aug 11th- No 93 Issue on stands now. Click here to read the article.

 

 

 

Agatsu Kettlebell Instructor Certifications for Calgary and Toronto are booking fast. Space is limited so register today!

Courses cover Kettlebell Basics, Complimentary Bodyweight Exercises, Joint Mobility training and more. No other Kettlebell Instructor Certification in the country compares to this course. Click Here To Sign Up

 

 

Pull-Ups can be one of the most challenging exercises for beginners. Due to the difficulty of associated with this exercise many people give up long before they reap the benifits of Pull Up training. Now with Agatsu Resistance Bands people can perform “Assisted Pull-Ups” and enhance their training in ways they could never imagine. Jacques of Crossfit Montreal takes you through the basics in this exclusive video.

Kettlebell Swings have long been known as one of the best overall strength and endurance exercises. The following circuit was designed to make use of the full body benifits of the Two Hand Swing combined with one of the best bodyweight exercies-Burpee’s. This killer beauty is named “Chrissy” and I created for a Toronto based trainer who wanted me to give her a challenging workout. Ladies and gentlemen, grab a Kettle and see if you are tough enough for Chrissy.

(*Tuck Jump Burpee–From standing squat down but to heels..then shoot out your feet into a pushup position- complete a full pushup and bring your legs back to a squat then jump up with your knees going up to your shoulders.)

Chrissy

30 Burpee’s with a tuck jump

20 Two Hand Kettlebell Swings

25 Burpee’s with a tuck jump

25 Two Hand Kettlebell Swings

20 Burpee’s with a tuck jump

30 Two Hand Kettlebell Swings

15 Burpee’s with a tuck jump

35 Two Hand Kettlebell Swings

10 Burpee’s with a tuck jump

40 Two Hand Kettlebell Swings

5 Burpee’s with a tuck jump

45 Two Hand Kettlebell Swings

New Agatsu Kettlebell Instructor Certification Dates

Elite Combat Fitness

Shawn Mozen Guest Speaker at CPTN

Bulgarian Training Bag Video Clip

New Products for Spring!!

Congratulations to everyone who attended the last Kettlebell instructor workshop in Toronto. The course was packed with some of the best trainers we have had yet. A special congratulations to the Level 2 coaches who did an incredible job setting a very high standard for others to follow.

Here are some comments from people who took the course:

“It was a painful, bruising, sore weekend. I had a fantastic time! See you for Level 2!”

“Shawn Mozen is a great teacher. Extremely effective in communicating the technicalities involved in the exercises and very entertaining which helped me through a gruelling weekend.”

“This is the best course I have ever taken for my professional development. Thanks for everything Shawn.”

New course dates are up and registration has already began. The Calgary course began filling as soon as the link went online so don’t hesitate, sign up today for Montreal, Toronto or Calgary. http://www.agatsu.com/8112/Without_FL/kettlebellcertification.htm

If you would like to host a course contact us at info@agatsu.com

Elite Combat Fitness

Shawn Mozen has take a position as the Program Coordinator for Elite Combat Fitness a revolutionary fitness system developed by Moni Aizik the founder of Commando Krav Maga. Shawn will be giving instructor courses in ECF around the world. The ECF system requires minimal equipment and was designed to get everyone from raw beginner’s to fit people into elite shape.

 Moni and Shawn recently appeared on VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club where the celebrities were treated to an ECF workout along with some Commando Krav Maga training.

Check out www.elitecombatfitness.com for more information.

Certified Professional Trainers Network – Shawn Mozen has been asked to give a introductory Kettlebell seminar at this years CPTN Conference. As the leading Kettlebell expert in Canada Shawn will be taking trainers through the basics of Kettlebell training. For more information on the seminar and CPTN check out their  site www.cptn.com

 

Bulgarian Training Bag

Last year we introduced the Bulgarian Training Bag to Canadians. With members of law enforcement, gym owners and trainers now using the bag from coast to coast the word has definitely gotten out. Here is clip to give you an idea of how this simple yet effective tool can change and challenge your workouts.

 

New Products for Spring! Agatsu Inc will launch several new products this spring. In a couple weeks we will be adding a new line of Agatsu resistance bands. These bands are top quality and can be used for increasing resistance in Olympic lifts, Kettlebell training, or for helping with assisted pull-ups. Following the launch of this new product will be two other exciting fitness tools. Our new line of gymnastics rings and pull up station will be available in about a month. These tools are ideal for Crossfit style workouts and are highly portable. Keep your eyes on the site and newsletter for more training clips and products.

Agatsu Kettlebell Instructor Certification

Holiday Sale!!

Kettlebell Juggling

New Commando Krav Maga DVD

Agatsu Kettlebell Instructor Certification New dates are up for Agatsu Kettlebell Instructor Certifications in Toronto and Montreal. Everyone who is attending should be brushing up on their basics and getting ready for a tough weekend. Both certification seminars will be held at Crossfit gyms.

Certification semianrs are intense and very physical. Each weekend course is aprox 16hrs and covers:Kettlebell basics and advanced exercises, Joint Mobility and Bodyweight exercises as well as marketing, course programming and more. This is not a “pay for certification” you must earn your diploma. Be prepared for an intense physical and educational challenge. The course is worth 4-CEC credits.

Hi Shawn: I never did get around to sending an email to tell you how great the certification was. I found it tough but can’t say I was happy that it ended. I was sore for a couple of days, but it didn’t persist past Tuesday — thankfully! Thanks for the quality training and exacting requirements — there aren’t many certifications that follow through on a challenging standard. I recently spent 2 and 1/2 days in Toronto at a bootcamp with Jenn Hendershott – she has won both the Ms Olympia and Arnold Classic titles. She is pretty freakin’ amazing, but it did not come close to the paces you put us through! The “bionic man” quote about you is dead on, but the reality of your skills runs rings around the fiction of the bionic man! And, you have a much keener sense of humour!Wendy Chappell

HOLIDAY SALE Shop at the Agatsu Online Store this month and get huge savings. The lowest price on Kettlebells in Canada. We have slashed prices on other products as well. Don’t miss out on these savings this sale won’t last.

Kettlebell Jugging

Now for something a little different……Kettlebell juggling American Idol style! Before you get too excited the size of the Kettlebell doesn’t indicate the weight. Russian Kettlebells like these have the same dimenssions for light or heavy bells however the juggling is still very cool.

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=f02_1195604181

New Commando Krav Maga DVD

Check out the latest Commando Krav Maga DVD entitled “Vicious Knife Attacks” Shawn Mozen appears in this double DVD set that is jam packed with great instruction from Moni Aizik.

“It was a blast filming for this DVD. I wish I could have been there for the entire shoot, maybe next time. Moni is an incredible teacher and these DVDs really showcase his deep knowledge of self defense. Moni doesn’t shy away from anything with these instructionals, he deals with one tough self defense situation after another. If you are serious about martial arts and self defense training then you should get these DVDs.” Shawn Mozen-Owner of Agatsu Inc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2UKERnHPXY

Agatsu Kettlebell Instructor Certification

New Stock on the way!

Calgary Kettlebell Certification

 Bulgarian Training Bag

The Gymboss

Ottawa Kettlebell Seminar

Skateboard Peak Performance

The September Agatsu Kettlebell Instructor Certification is just around the corner. Everyone who is attending should be brushing up on their basics and getting ready for a tough weekend. We will be at Crossfit Toronto as usual and that means some serious workouts with the bucket near by. A few people have emailed asking about a Calgary Kettlebell Certification. There is a possible date coming up in the new year. Email us for more info.

New stock is on the way. We are currently out of stock on a couple Kettlebell weights but new stock will be arriving around Oct 5th. Orders will be shipped out right away. 

Meet the Bulgarian Training Bag! I had the pleasure of training with this wicked tool while I was in Bulgaria last month. Its an incredible piece of training equipment developed by Ivan Ivanov. Ivan is an accomplished wrestler and coach who is Currently the Greco Roman wrestling Head coach at the Olympic Education Center (USOEC) Marquette Michigan.

Similar to the Kettlebell the Bulgarian Training Bag allows you to work your entire body using compound exercises. While in Bulgaria I had the pleasure and torture of performing five minute rounds with the bag in 40 degree heat! It was  incredible! My grip and entire body got one hell of a workout. Mix this in with your Kettlebell training and watch as everyone else trys to keep up. Our next newsletter will include some killer workouts with the Bulgarian Training Bag. http://www.agatsu.com/8112/Without_FL/bulgarianpowerbag.htm

A few months ago one of the Agatsu Kettlebell coaches posted on the forum about a great little timer he picked up called the Gymboss. I recently found myself in need of a new timer and thought I would take his advice and get one. My Gymboss arrived two days after I ordered it and I couldn’t be happier with it. This little thing is amazing! This is the perfect timer. It is light weight and has features ideal for Kettlebell trianing like a Tabata setting! I love this little thing.
Gymboss Interval Timer

On Oct 13th from 9:00am to 2:00pm Shawn Mozen will be conducting a Kettlebell seminar in Ottawa. The seminar will cover basics and more advanced exercises along with joint mobility training and bodyweight drills. This is going to be one hell of a workout! Contact Rob from Ottawa Boot Camp for more info info@ottawabootcamp.com

 

 

 

Learn how to skateboard the easy way!…“Here’s how you can quickly and easily, learn how to do gnarly skateboarding tricks that will have you skating like your favorite XGames Pro”

Agatsu Inc is all about improving trianing performance and helping people reach their performance goals.  A collegue of mine recently introduced a unqiue product to help skateboarders with their trianing. If you ride a board and want to improve your skills you have to check this out. myskateboardzone.com

Agatsu Kettlebell Instructors In The News!

 Toronto Kettlebell Certification Booking Fast

New Kettlebell T-Shirts

Summer fat burner circuit number 5!

1) John Vivian Agatsu Kettlebell Instructor and owner of Crossfit Toronto (www.crossfitto.com) recently has his Kettlebell classes featured on CityNews. John has been combining Kettlebell training along with Crossfit for some time now and the media is finally catching on to his work and fantastic gym.

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2) The September Kettlebell Instructor Certification is booking at record speed. If you want to attend this intensive training workshop sign up today to reserve your spot. http://www.agatsu.com/8112/Without_FL/canadiankettlebellcertification.htm

3) There are some new products in the Agatsu Clothing store. Check out our No Whining T-shirts! http://www.cafepress.com/agatsushop

4)Here is a wicked circuit posted on our ever growing Kettlebell Facebook group. Agatsu Kettlebell Instructor Rob Kirkwood posted this wicked routine that he does while wearing an Agatsu Weight Vest

here’s good circuit I’ve run with my newest toy the Agatsu weight vest.

5 rounds for time w/ 20lbs weight vest

10 snatches
10 ring push ups
10 ball slams

Weight Vests are in!

New Date for Toronto Kettlebell Certification

Heavy Sale!!! 88lbs Kettlebells on Sale now!

Summer fat burner circuit number 4!

Shawn Mozen on Miami Ink

New Agatsu Weight Vests are in. Our new vests are in stock and are flying out the door. The Agatsu Weight Vest is idea for running, Kettlebell training, weighted pull-ups and more. UFC fighter and former TKO Champ David “The Crow” Loiseau picked one up to help him train for his return to the UFC. Tony Blauer the founder of Blauer Tactical is also training with the Agatsu Weight Vest and loves it.

Shawn

Thanks for letting me T & E your new weight vest. What a difference it made while doing pull-ups, kettlebells, pushups, close quarter drills.  I plan on incorporating into my personal workout more often. Its a definite asset to anyone’s equipment arsenal.

Tony Blauer
President
Blauer TActical Systems,  Inc.
www.blauertactical.com

  

Our next Agatsu Kettlebell Instructor Certification workshop is set for Toronto Sept 28th to the 29th at Crossfit Toronto (www.crossfitto.com) Click here for more info and to register for this event. As always space is limited so book early to ensure your spot. http://www.agatsu.com/8112/Without_FL/canadiankettlebellcertification.htm  

 Summer Sale! Our 88lbs Kettlebells are on sale now for a limited time. Don’t miss this chance to save big and lift heavy. Click here to pick one up today http://www.agatsu.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=10

Our last toronto Certification workshop was a sellout and this one is already half full.
Here is another killer circuit for you to try out.

Try some drop sets with one Kettlebell. Men should try this with a 36lbs

20 snatches right arm
20 snatches left arm
15 snatches right arm
15 snatches left arm
10 snatches right arm
10 snatches left arm
5 snatches right arm
5 snatches left arm

No rest! Enjoy.