How to find (or become) a kettlebell instructor

Dragon Door

Dragon Door was the first company to fan the flames of the kettlebell movement in the United States and has turned out more certified kettlebell instructors than any other organization.

Visit the Dragon Door website here

Look under the "Kettlebell Resources" section on the left side for the "Kettlebell Workshops" and "Kettlebell Instructors" links.

Art of Strength

Anthony DiLuglio created a chain of mainstream kettlebell gyms. His Punch Kettlebell Gyms have been a proving ground for the Art of Strength certification program.

Visit the AOS website here

Click "AOS Trainer Directory" to find certified AOS instructors near you. Click "Events, Certifications, Workshops" for a series of 1 day workshops and certifications.

IKFF

Steve Cotter founded IKFF to promote kettlebell training on a global scale. He routinely organizes quality certification training classes for new instructors on every continent (except the ones covered in ice). 

Visit the IKFF website here

To find an instructor, look to the "Locate An Instructor" list at the very top right of the screen. Check out the "Upcoming Events" section for certification workshops near you.

Kettlebell Concepts

KBC has probably turned out the second largest number of certified kettlebell instructors in the United States.

Visit the KBC website here

Click the "KBC Instructor Locator" tab to find a trainer near you, or "KBC Instructor Training" to attend a certification workshop.

Dragon Door
Art of Strength
IKFF
Kettlebell Concepts