RKC-B Certification

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In the RKC B-License, the fundamentals of general physical preparedness (GPP) with kettlebell are taught.
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• Who is the RKC B-License suitable for?

  The RKC B-License – for those who want more

  You want to do more than just train with kettlebells; you want to become stronger, more enduring, and more mobile – and pass that on to your clients?
  Then the RKC B-License is made for you.

  This is no longer just about fitness. The B-License is all about General Physical Preparedness (GPP): This means developing a broad athletic base with kettlebells – functional, powerful, and enduring.

  You will learn:

  • How to teach complex kettlebell techniques like Snatch and Clean
  • How to structure grinds like Military Press and Front Squat
  • How to identify and correct mobility and stability deficits
  • How to apply the RKC GPP system – for long-term performance development

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  Your clients – for whom you train

  The RKC B-License is aimed at coaches who work with people who want more than just a six-pack:
  They want to actually improve.

  Whether an ambitious hobby athlete, a motivated everyday person, or an athlete in the off-season – your clients recognize:
  👉 Looking more athletic and feeling more athletic only happens when you truly become more athletic.

  With the B-License, you not only build technique – you develop real performance.
  And that sets you apart from everyone else.

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  Now it gets serious – get your red T-shirt.

• What you will learn in the RKC B-License certification

  Grinds, Ballistics & Double Work

  The B-License makes you an expert in the application of complex kettlebell techniques:

  • Snatch & Clean – in theory, practice, and didactics
  • Military Press & Front Squat – including variations like Bottom-Up Press
  • Double Kettlebell Techniques – safe handling, clean rack position, and coaching of double loads
  • Tension techniques and breathing – especially in the grind

  You will learn structured sequences to build all these movements clearly and effectively.

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  Recognizing and Correcting Errors

  Technique alone is not enough. You will learn:

  • To identify common errors in Snatch, Clean, Press, and Squat
  • To counteract them safely with targeted exercises and correction strategies
  • How to individually consider different body types, mobility levels, and strengths

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  Training Goal: GPP – General Physical Preparedness

  The focus is on your clients' performance – not just good training, but concrete improvement. You will learn:

  • What GPP means with the kettlebell – and what it does not
  • Which movement patterns need to be covered
  • How to combine training stimuli for strength, endurance, and flexibility
  • How to always consider and address deficits

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  Planning RKC-GPP Cycles

  You will receive tools to develop complete GPP training cycles:

  • The official GPP template of the RKC
  • Categorized exercise selection (Category A / B / Finisher)
  • Integration of corrections into every training session
  • Planning of group programs with individual adjustments

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  Systematic Mobility and Stability Corrections

  Based on the tests of the C-License, you will learn to specifically address deficits:

  • Corrections for Toe Touch, Overhead Reach, Deep Squat, Plank, Crawl
  • Exercises like Jefferson Curl, Deep Lunge Rotation, Stickwork, Contract-Relax
  • Integration into your GPP training – not as an add-on, but as part of the system

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  Bottom-Up Press & Double Work

  The B-License opens up access to advanced training methods:

  • Bottom-Up Pressing to improve grip strength and shoulder stability
  • Double Front Squats & Double Cleans for symmetrical strength development
  • Safety in coaching double loads

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  Exam: The RKC 120 Test

  The practical final exam demands not only technique but also performance:

  • 120 repetitions in 6 exercises in 5 minutes
  • Strict technical standards and No-Count principle
  • Can be completed online or on-site – under clear criteria

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  The RKC B-License: Your Transformation from Trainer to GPP Coach

  With the B-License, you will become more than a technique instructor.
  You will be a coach for general physical preparedness – with system, structure, and measurable results.

• RKC B-License Strength and Technique Test