RKC D-License Certification

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The RKC D-License certification is the foundation of your kettlebell knowledge and answers all questions for your work with "open-class" fitness groups.
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• Who is the RKC D-License suitable for?

  Have you ever wondered why kettlebells play a minor role in so many gyms? They stand there – heavy and impressive – yet hardly anyone uses them. Why? Because kettlebell training looks simple at first glance, but the correct execution is anything but trivial. "Simple, but not easy." Customers without prior knowledge quickly hit their limits. At the same time, group classes (so-called Open Classes) are supposed to cater to everyone – from beginners to experienced athletes – even though neither leveling of technical knowledge nor group progression is possible.

  The RKC D-License gives you exactly the tools to elegantly solve this apparent contradiction.

  The RKC D-License – Perfect for Dynamic Fitness Professionals

  Do you work in a lively studio environment? Do you want to harness the potential of kettlebells, even if your participants bring different fitness levels? Then the RKC D-License is just right for you.

  With this course, you will be ready for the open-class format, where your clients are primarily looking for one thing: a great training experience that is fun, challenging, and motivating.

  Your Clients – What Sets Them Apart

  • Fun and action are the focus: Your clients want to exert themselves, feel success, and stay active – detailed technical training is not their top priority.
  • Regularly changing participants: You cannot rely on your groups to remain stable or work on progression in the long term.
  • Clear and safe instructions: Your clients depend on you to adapt exercises flexibly to guide them safely and effectively – regardless of their fitness level.

  Competence Profile – What You Can Do After the Training

  The RKC D-License makes you the key figure who finally brings kettlebells into the spotlight. After the training, you will be able to offer safe and effective kettlebell training for fitness groups – specifically in the open-class format.

  This means:

  • Adaptability: You recognize early when and how to adjust exercises for different fitness levels.
  • Motivation instead of frustration: You create a positive and energetic workout experience, even for groups with mixed abilities.
  • Maximum safety: You guide your participants safely and recognize when someone needs support – even when they cannot assess their own limits.

  With the RKC D-License, you show fitness studios how kettlebells can revolutionize training. Get the kettlebells out of the corner – and take your classes to a new level!

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

  Fundamental Kettlebell Exercises and Their Variations

  You will learn the technically correct execution of the most important kettlebell exercises that can be safely and effectively used in an "open class." These include:

  • Deadlift
  • Cheat Clean
  • Loaded Carries (such as Farmer Walk, Rack Walk, Overhead Walk)
  • Push Exercises (e.g., Presses)
  • Rows
  • Squats
  • Lunges

  The training also includes preparatory exercises and variations to adapt the techniques to different fitness levels.

  Positions: The Key to Good Technique

  An exercise execution is only as good as the starting position. In the workshop, you will learn the most important positions:

  • Farmer Position (for a secure stance and stability)
  • Rack Position (for push and pull exercises)
  • Overhead Position (for mobility and stability overhead)
  • Goblet Position (for squats and hold exercises)

  Specialties of the "Open Class" Concept

  The focus here is on kettlebell workouts that do not require much theory and long explanations. You will learn:

  • How to build kettlebell classes that are self-contained and do not require continuous group progression.
  • Which exercises and concepts are suitable for open fitness groups – and which are not.
  • How to keep your coaching cues brief, precise, and understandable ("don't over-explain!").

  Trainer Knowledge: Safety and Individualization

  Your participants should train safely and efficiently. Therefore, safety rules and individual adjustments are the focus. You will learn:

  • The most important safety rules for kettlebell training (e.g., controlled movements, criteria for stopping).
  • How to identify weaknesses in your participants and adjust exercises progressively or regressively.

  Program Design for Kettlebell Groups

  A good training session needs structure. In the workshop, you will receive tools to create effective kettlebell workouts for groups:

  • Movement Matrix: A simple method to ensure that all important movement patterns (Push, Pull, Hinge, Squat, Loaded Carry) are covered.
  • Programming Template: You will learn how to plan a balanced kettlebell workout that is both effective and varied.
  • Practical Practice: In the last part of the workshop, you will create your own workout and lead it for the group – with immediately applicable feedback from the workshop leader.
• RKC D-License Strength Test
• Weight Table for the RKC 100m Farmers Walk Test

  RKC 100m Farmers Walk Test
  Body Weight	Kettlebell per Hand
  (kg, from)	(kg)
  32	16
  36	18
  40	20
  44	22
  48	24
  52	26
  56	28
  60	30
  64	32
  72	36
  80	40
  88	44
  96	48
  120	60