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Some of our favorite sites and resources on the web. Including local info such as respected chiropractors, sports medicine doctors, martial arts instructors and of course, Kettlebell instructors.
Kettlebell Lifting
Dragon Door- The publisher of Pavel Tsatsouline's books and videos, supplier of Kettlebells, and home of the discussion board (click banner above)
Vic's FAQ- A nice resource for KB lifters and for using the discussion board
Tactical Strength Challenge- Created by Pavel, this will be an applied strength competition held in Philadelphia this October.
Kettlebell.net- Site featuring many links to articles and videos on the internet. Hosted by Chuck, RKC.
Kettlebell Clubs
KY Kettlebells- Home of Dave Randolph, RKC. Kentucky's only certified instructor.
Antwerp, Belgium- Contact igortorfs@hotmail.com
Dallas- Contact erikseverson@earthlink.net
New England KB Club- contact MJFRSR@aol.com
Pheonix/Tucson- contact cscsatc@earthlink.net
San Diego- contact shogun@san.rr.com
Southern Michigan/Northern Ohio- contact kramizeh@msu.edu
South New Jersey- contact mikeydreadparty@hotmail.com
Fitness
Renegade Training- This is the home page of Coach Davies, author and trainer of top athletes.
Mike Mahler.com- Mike Mahler is a top kettlebell lifting instructor and writes articles for numerous publications. His website has links to all of his articles available on the internet and information on his upcoming workshops.
Clarence Bass- An excellent resource for articles on training, nutrition, and even some articles about Pavel's techniques.
CrossFit- A fitness program incorporating gymnastics, sprinting, swimming, biking and weightlifting. Great sample workouts, be sure to read through the archives.
Dr. Yessis- Several books, including Explosive Running, by the editor of the Soviet Sports Review. Several free e-books available.
Density Training- A famous post by strength coach Ethan Reeve.
Steve Maxwell's Weekly MA Routine- This is an excellent example of a well designed training program, by a Brazillian Jiujitsu world champion.
Mike Mahler Pistol Article- Learn how to build up the strength to perform a full pistol. Also, check out the Jan/Feb 2002 issue of Muscle Media.
Olympic Lifting
lifttilyadie.com- Great resource for Oly lifters
Washington Weightlifting- Articles, competition schedules, records and more
Calpian Weightlifting Club- One of the top lifting schools in the country, based in Sumner, WA
Queensland Weightlifting Association- Awesome videos of record lifts, plus articles and other features
OlympicLifter Portal- Great site on the sport of weightlifting, excellent articles
Dan John- Some great tips from a weightlifting master.
Learning the Oly Lifts- This site gives a great overview of the fundamentals of the Olympic lifts with a computer generated model to demonstrate them.
Powerlifting
Iron Mind- Home of MILO and Captain of Crush grippers. Many other great products as well.
Deep Squatter Archives- An amazing collection of articles from Westside Barbell.
Iowa Strong- A nice site featuring tips on various different lifts.
Dr. Squat- This site has a ton of articles by weightlifting legend Fred Hatfield. There are e-books and equipment for sale as well.
Elite Fitness- Dave Tate's site has great articles, by himself and Louie Simmons.
Washington Post- Forget the news, check out Marty Gallagher's Strength, Health, and Fitness column.
Jason Bryce Bench Routine- Here is a bench routine used by Jason to gain 80lbs on the bench press.
Parillo Press Archives- Many full articles written by Pavel. Covers abs, stretching and strength.
A Primer on Cable Training- Many ideas on how to incorporate flex bands into your strength work. Written by Brad Reid.
Health
Acupuncture, Wellness and Sports Training Support- David Engstom's Seattle-based clinic for holistic strategies to increase health and athletic performance. He has experience with lifters. 206-938-0682
Dr. Nick Friedman- One of the most respected trainers in the Seattle area. Works with athletes, including professionals. Highly recommended for any sports injuries. 425-822-7750. 11417 124th Avenue Northeast | Kirkland, WA 98033
Martial Arts
AMC Pankration- Martial Arts school in Kirkland featuring boxing, kickboxing, submission grappling, and pankration. Featuring several world class instructors and champions.
Real Fighting.com- The foremost site for reality-fighting and defense.
Rmax.tv- The home of ROSS martial arts, a Russian health, fitness and defense system taught by Hall of Fame member Scott Sonnon. Great material for martial artists and health enthusiasts.
Russian Martial Arts- The home page of Vladmir Vasiliev, hand to hand combat trainer of the Soviet Spetsnaz. Many videos for sale and a nice discussion board. Check out the Russian Health Discussion board.
Seattle Capoeira- A unique Brazillian style of martial arts, taught at the Enshin Karate Dojo.
Chinese MA Teacher's Directory- Links to instructors of Hsing-I, Pa-Kua, and Tai-Chi from around the US and worldwide.
Shen Wu- A chinese martial arts school in California featuring Xing Yi Quan, Ba Gua Zhang, and grappling. They sell books and videos by Tim Cartmell.
James Keating- Teacher of the Riddle of Steel edged weapon training camp, James is a master at arms, based in Walla Walla.
Diet/Nutrition
Paleo Diet- a comprehensive guide to Paleolithic nutrtion including many links to other sites.
Weston A. Price- Large collection of articles on nutrition, compiled by Mary Enig and others.
New Chapter- Maker of some excellent organic supplements, including Zyflamend, a natural anti-inflammatory.
iHerb.com- Very cheap prices on a lot of organic and smaller brand supplements. Fast service and great deals. Be sure to read through this site, a great resource for information on diet and supplements.
Miscellaneous
Parallelette Training Guide- A comprehensive guide to Parallelettes for conditioning purposes. This is a great example of using gymnastic moves for conditioning purposes.
Sandow Plus- Complete reproductions of many classic weightlifting texts. Sandow, Jowett, Pullum, Saxon and many other famous strongmen have books here in digital format.
BodyTrends.com
- This is a great place to buy Swiss Balls, Power Putty and other random stuff.
Cold Dousing- This is an article on the practice and benefits of cold dousing. It sounds crazy, but works like a charm and it's FREE!
Steve Maxwell's Cold Dousing- A post by Steve Maxwell on Cold Dousing.
